We insist you cannot be Christian alone. Our name was chosen to express the deep ties that bind us to one another as brothers and sisters in the faith family. Allegiance to Christ is central. Brethren are a people of covenant. That text has inspired a remarkable record of human service.
Brethren are a people of compassion.
We stubbornly defend our cherished beliefs and practices. Yet we insist believers must regularly gather around the Word to discover the fresh truth the Spirit reveals. Open discussions of all aspects of faith and practice shape our life. Brethren are a people of conversation. Conviction, covenant, compassion, conversation - these are the common strands in the Brethren fabric.