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| Field | Anabaptism |
|---|---|
| Type | Tradition |
| Origin | 16th century Central Europe |
| Overview | Anabaptism is a family of Radical Reformation traditions associated with discipleship, believer's baptism, voluntary church membership, peace witness, and communal practices. |
| History | It arose in sixteenth-century Central Europe and developed into Mennonite, Amish, Hutterite, Brethren, and other streams. |
| Beliefs and emphases | Many Anabaptist communities stress following Jesus in daily life, a gathered church, nonviolence, reconciliation, mutual aid, and separation from coercive uses of religion; the exact emphases differ among groups. |
| Worship and practice | Worship practices range from plain and local to contemporary, often with strong communal participation and simple ordinances. |
| Organisation and life | Structures are typically congregational, conference-based, communal, or elder-led depending on the stream. |
| Broader traditions | Protestant Christianity |
| Variants | — |
| Related | — |
| Contrasting positions | — |