From the introduction: At the heart of the Mennonite Brethren name is this simple core: we are family. We are, or we aim to be, God's family. Getting to know a family well involves the discovery of its particular and current traits, and it also involves studying its background. The first task identifies those characteristics and views that we might call the family's particular "ethos," and identifies its passion and resources. The second offers some explanation of why things are the way they are. Discover: why Mennonite Brethren are known as "people of the book"; how we work together in higher education, Christian education, world missions and publishing; what our stance is on peacemaking; what it means to be a family of faith. Read stories of growth in Canada, the United States, the International MB Family and in our inter-Mennonite connections. Meet people who serve and are served. Read about our challenge for the future and its perspective. Above all, welcome to this family! Enjoy the discovery. - from Amazon