Marcus presents a high-level overview of this history of the Amish and Mennonite churches, and testifies of the power of this history to shape our thinking today. He highlights the fervor of early Anabaptists, and the difference between the Anabaptist and Protestant views of the church.

Stephen presents a paper on the wider Mennonite world in North America, focusing on those not part of the self-described conservative Anabaptists.

In large part, we are today the product of what happened during the "Great Awakening," says Edsel. He discusses salvation and ethics in Peter Burkholder's Nine Reflections, available here. How we are saved is not divorced from how we live in Burkholder, and this, says Edsel, is the essence of Anabaptism and Christianity. Edsel also discusses Peter Brenemman's Pride and Humility, available here. Download Burkholder's Confession

Beginning with an encouragement to read the primary sources of Anabnaptist history, Stephen urges us to view modern challenges with a historical perspective.

Stephen describes the several streams of Anabaptists that comprise conservative Anabaptism in the 21st century. He closes with a parable comparing boats to churches; though our practices may differ, our calling must be from our Captain.

In part 2, Edsel continues the examination of the Mennonite experience in the "Great Awakening." He describes the rise of a Mennonite revivalism with the work of John S Coffman and others.

How do we reconcile our traditional stance on nonresistance with all the unrest, splits, and hatred in our churches today? How can I defend my nonvoting position in the face of the push to get Christians to vote? Can political leaders be Christians? Stephen Russell, Edsel Burdge, and Stephen Scott answer questions related to the legacy and future of conservative Anabaptism. Melvin Lehman moderates.

What is our niche in the ecology of the kingdom? At the end of an event focused on the history of Anabaptism, Melvin proposes a path forward for our churches.