How the United Brethren built and guided their churches around the world
In a detailed historical account, the book shows how this Protestant group structured congregations, held Synods, and connected local life with wider sovereignty and law. It highlights how worship, education, and discipline shaped a living, communicative church.
This edition draws on the early regulations and practices that governed the Brethren, from congregational rights and ministerial appointments to the conduct of services, catechetical teaching, and the role of elders. It presents a clear picture of how faith translated into everyday church life across Europe and in overseas missions, without losing sight of the human stories behind each settlement.
- How congregations are formed, inspected, and connected as a unified body
- The roles of bishops, civil elders, and synods in church governance
- Worship practices, hymnody, liturgy, and the rhythm of the Lord’s Supper
- Education, ministerial training, and the emphasis on catechetical instruction
Ideal for readers of church history, religious constitutional documents, and those curious about how early Protestant communities organized their faith in law-abiding nations.