OUR FAITH FOUNDATIONS MENU FOUNDATIONS Our aim is to live as disciples of Jesus – to give up everything for the kingdom of God. We wish to be witnesses… to be people who do not proclaim themselves, but Christ. —Eberhard Arnold, Bruderhof founder HOME OUR FAITH FOUNDATIONS Foundations of our Faith and Calling From the New Testament onward, Christians have testified to their faith through the written word. In that tradition, the Bruderhof published Foundations of Our Faith and Calling in 2012. It is a public account of our faith and describes the tenets and orders common to all Bruderhof communities. All members took part in drafting, revising, and eventually unanimously approving the text. Unless otherwise specified, all Bible references are from the New Revised Standard Version. BASIS OF OUR FAITH Basis of Our Faith OUR CALLING The Kingdom of God Church Community The Way of Peace Justice and the Works of Mercy Proclaiming the Gospel HERITAGE Heritage Our Founding Forerunners Guides CHURCH ORDER Church Order Becoming a Member Our Vows The Responsibility of Membership A Variety of Gifts Pastoral Leadership Making Decisions No Law but Love CHURCH ACTIONS Church Actions Baptism The Lord's Supper The Laying on of Hands Church Discipline and Forgiveness Marriage LIFE IN COMMUNITY Life in Community Prayer Community of Goods Common Work Mutual Care Children and the Family Education The Individual in Community The Common Table CONCLUSION Conclusion Want to see how this is lived out? Schedule a visit to one of our communities today! View Books: On-line version is for reference only; see the English language print version for current official version. Placement of Bible references may change depending on your device. WELCOME TO THE BRUDERHOF We are an intentional Christian community of more than 3,000 people living in twenty-nine settlements on five continents. We are a fellowship of families and singles, practicing radical discipleship in the spirit of the first church in Jerusalem. We gladly renounce private property and share everything in common. Our vocation is a life of service to God, each other, and you. LIFE IN COMMUNITY Community of Goods Family Education Caring for Each Other Working Together Living Simply FAQs OUR FAITH Foundations Membership Baptism Our Journey Resources ARTICLES REACHING OUT Common Causes Our Initiatives Connecting Different Paths CONTACT US © 2021 Bruderhof Subscribe Privacy Policy Terms of Use Join a weekly Zoom discussion of Foundations.