HOME LOCATIONS VISIT US ENGLISH SEARCH LIFE IN COMMUNITY OUR FAITH ARTICLES REACHING OUT OUR FAITH HOME OUR FAITH The Basis of our Faith Our life together is founded on Jesus, the Christ and son of God. We recognize the Bible’s authority over all aspects of our belief and life, and we affirm the rule of faith stated in the Apostles’ and Nicene Creeds. We are particularly influenced and inspired by the New Testament’s Acts 2 and 4 and the Sermon on the Mount, which direct us to embrace communal living and lifelong service to others. We desire to remain true to this calling all our lives. Founded in 1920 in Germany, the Bruderhof (“place of brothers” in German) has its roots in the Anabaptist tradition of Europe’s Radical Reformation. We practice adult baptism. We are also pacifists and conscientious objectors. While we love our countries and countrymen, our faith transcends political and nationalistic affiliations. Other religious movements stemming from the Anabaptist tradition include the Mennonites and Amish. We, however, are most similar to and inspired by the sixteenth-century Hutterites, who shared a community of goods and sought to live in brotherly and sisterly love. The Bruderhof does not want a religion that seeks the future of humanity only beyond this earthly life, thus satisfying people with mere spirituality. Humankind needs help here and now. By following Jesus’ practical commands, we feel we are doing what we can to advance God’s kingdom here on earth. Some of Our Guiding Biblical Texts: “They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. And fear came upon every soul; and many wonders and signs were done through the apostles. And all who believed were together and had all things in common; and they sold their possessions and goods and distributed them to all, as any had need. ” — Acts 2:42–45 〈 〉 “Faith expressly signifies the deep, strong, blessed restlessness that drives the believer forward so that he cannot settle down… A believer cannot sit still as one sits with a pilgrim’s staff in one’s hand. A believer travels forward.” Soren Kierkegaard IN-DEPTH STUDY Join us on Zoom as we read and discuss the tenets of our faith. SIGN-UP NOW LEARN MORE about our faith! FOUNDATIONS FOUNDATIONS MEMBERSHIP BAPTISM OUR JOURNEY RESOURCES 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 Sign up for a free weekly email