Continuity and Change in a Southern Beachy Amish-Mennonite Congregation

William L. Smith

Continuity and Change in a Southern Beachy Amish-Mennonite Congregation

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Abstract

Key leaders in a Beachy Amish-Mennonite church in southwest Georgia were interviewed to discuss the congregation’s history and position on religious beliefs and practices, gender roles and family life, education, work life, and areas of current concern. I then use the framework of boundary maintenance to assess the congregation’s viability. I conclude that while this congregation has experienced a variety of changes, its history reflects continuity rather than change.

Original language	American English
Journal	The Journal of Amish and Plain Anabaptist Studies
Volume	1
State	Published - Jan 1 2013

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Regional Sociology
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Sociology

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Continuity and Change in a Southern Beachy Amish-Mennonite Congregation

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