The Beachy Amish Mennonite Churches

The Beachy Amish Mennonites

Mennonites

Literature and Publishing

Though the Beachy church is one of the largest plain Anabaptist groups, there is no single publication company that stands out as the largest and most influential. Instead, most Beachy literature, including stories, children's books, doctrinal literature, school curriculum, and tracts, come from one of two larger conservative Mennonite publishing companies, Christian Light Publications (CLP) and Rod & Staff (books from the latter may be purchased from an unofficial site here). CLP is a parachurch Mennonite publishing company that has a large minority of Beachy staff working both in house and out of house. Rod & Staff operates under the auspices of the Nationwide Fellowship conference of Mennonites.

However, there are several smaller publishing operations within the Beachy Church.

Calvary Publications

2673 Township Rd. 421

Sugarcreek, OH 44681

Calvary Publications is the official publishing company for the Beachy church. The primary publication is the monthly periodical Calvary Messenger. This includes articles, newsbytes, poetry, obituaries, births, and marriages, and has been published monthly since 1970. The organization was founded under Ervin N. Hershberger's leadership and editorialship. Paul L. Miller of Kansas is the current (and only third) editor. In addition to the Calvary Messenger, Calvary Publications

occasionally publishes tracts, books, and pamphlets for usage within the Beachy church, but has no regular inventory or catalog.

Still Waters Ministries

270 Antioch Rd.

Clarkson, KY 42726

270-242-0459

Box 25

Poole, ON NOK 1S0

519-595-3533

Still Waters Ministries publishes a daily devotional book released in two month increments. The devotional, Beside the Still Waters, includes a small devotion, corresponding daily Bible readings, a one year Bible reading plan, and a maxim for each day. The operation is under the direction of Cedar Springs Amish Mennonite of Clarkson, KY.

You may call or write to one of the above addresses to receive a free subscription to Beside the Still Waters.

Reaching Out

A ministry of:

Calvary Christian Mennonite Church

Reaching Out

425 Cox Rd.

Cottage Grove, TN 38224

Reaching Out is a quarterly periodical written to address moral issues confronting people today. To receive a free subscription, write to the address above, or check back on this website to download the latest issue in pdf format.

Download Winter 2008 issue

Download past issues: Fall 2007, Summer 2007

Articles in the Winter 2008 issue (#54)

Cover Article…………………………

The Christian Home…………………

The Church in Society………………

Feature Article for Youth……………

Creation Science……………………

The World Today……………………

Abana Books

6523 Township Rd. 346

Millersburg, OH 44654

330-674-7679

Call or write for a free catalogue.

Abana Books is a privately operated, family owned business based in Millersburg, OH. The company specializes in producing Amish and Amish Mennonite directories. While there is one directory for New Order Amish and Amish Mennonites (mostly Beachy, but also Fellowship and unaffiliated Amish Mennonite), Old Order Amish directories are divided into states. Several other books are also sold by Abana. The current 2005 edition of the Amish Mennonite directory is out of print.

Amish Mennonite Publications*

6523 Township Rd. 346

Millersburg, OH 44654

330-674-7679

*AMP is managed by Abana Books.

Click the graphic to the left to download the most current catalog.

Amish Mennonite Publications features the literature of William McGrath and Ron Border. Most of the books are small to medium in size and address traditional stances and beliefs of the Beachys. One of the classic favorites is Christian and Plain, a collection of testimonies from people who joined the Beachy church from a non-Anabaptist background.