The Mennonite Brethren Church was born in the midst of religious and social turmoil in mid-19th century Russia. Before long it became established in North America, then in India, and soon in various other countries until today it is part of a large global Anabaptist-Mennonite family. This volume tells the story of a community that has strong faith connections even though it has become culturally and ethnically very diverse. ~from the back cover