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The Berean Mennonite Church began in Phoenix, [[Arizona (USA)|Arizona]] in 1969. Noah Yoder was the founding minister; Lyle Kropf was ordained as minister on 19 January 1970. The congregation initially affiliated with the [[Bible Mennonite Fellowship |Bible Mennonite Fellowship]] which was primarily based in [[Oregon (USA)|Oregon]]. It became unaffiliated during the 1980s. A meetinghouse was purchased in May 1970 at 2008 West Ocotillo Road, an Hispanic area of Phoenix. In addition to several local outreach programs, the congregation began a mission in Northern Mexico. Iglesia Evangélica Menonita, an unaffiliated Mennonite congregation under the leadership of Gustavo Verdugo was formally established in Ahome, Sinaloa, Mexico in 1977.
 
The Berean Mennonite Church began in Phoenix, [[Arizona (USA)|Arizona]] in 1969. Noah Yoder was the founding minister; Lyle Kropf was ordained as minister on 19 January 1970. The congregation initially affiliated with the [[Bible Mennonite Fellowship |Bible Mennonite Fellowship]] which was primarily based in [[Oregon (USA)|Oregon]]. It became unaffiliated during the 1980s. A meetinghouse was purchased in May 1970 at 2008 West Ocotillo Road, an Hispanic area of Phoenix. In addition to several local outreach programs, the congregation began a mission in Northern Mexico. Iglesia Evangélica Menonita, an unaffiliated Mennonite congregation under the leadership of Gustavo Verdugo was formally established in Ahome, Sinaloa, Mexico in 1977.
  
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In 1988 the Berean congregation decided to relocate from Phoenix to Wickenburg, approximately 100 km (60 miles) northwest of Phoenix. They purchased a former Mormon meetinghouse, and remodeled part of the building to serve as a Christian elementary school. In 1990 the congregation became part of the [[Midwest Mennonite Fellowship|Midwest Mennonite Fellowship]].
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In 1988 the Berean congregation decided to relocate from Phoenix to Wickenburg, approximately 100 km (60 miles) northwest of Phoenix. They purchased a former Mormon meetinghouse, and remodeled part of the building to serve as a Christian elementary school. In 1990 the congregation became part of the [[Midwest Mennonite Fellowship]].
 
= Bibliography =
 
= Bibliography =
 
"Berean, Wickenburg, Arizona." <em>Midwest Mennonite Focus</em> 19, no. 5 (September-October 1998): 8-9.
 
"Berean, Wickenburg, Arizona." <em>Midwest Mennonite Focus</em> 19, no. 5 (September-October 1998): 8-9.
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<strong>Phone</strong>: 928-684-5579
 
<strong>Phone</strong>: 928-684-5579
  
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<strong>Denominational Affiliation</strong>: Midwest Mennonite Fellowship
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<strong>Denominational Affiliation</strong>: [[Midwest Mennonite Fellowship]]
  
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<h3>Berean Mennonite Church Pastoral Leaders </h3> <table class="vertical listing">  <tr> <th>Name</th> <th>Years of Service</th> </tr>  <tr> <td>Noah Yoder</td> <td>1969-1970 </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Lyle Kropf
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== Berean Mennonite Church Pastoral Leaders ==
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Bishop, 1978- </td> <td>1970- 
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! Name !! Years<br />of Service
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</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Joe Yoder </td> <td>1978-? </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Harry Schrock </td> <td>1978-198? </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Curvin Martin </td> <td>1999- </td> </tr>  </table> <h3>Berean Mennonite Church Membership</h3> <table class="vertical listing">  <tr> <th>Year</th> <th>Members</th> </tr>  <tr> <td style="text-align: right;">1977</td> <td style="text-align: right;">13 </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align: right;">1990</td> <td style="text-align: right;">37 </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align: right;">2009</td> <td style="text-align: right;">28 </td> </tr>  </table>
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| Noah Yoder || 1969-1970 
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| Lyle Kropf<br />Bishop, 1978-  || 1970- 
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| Joe Yoder  || 1978-? 
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| Harry Schrock  || 1978-198? 
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| Curvin Martin  || 1999- 
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== Berean Mennonite Church Membership ==
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! Year !! Members
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| 1977 || 13 
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| 1990 || 37 
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| 2009 || 28 
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| 2012 || 34 
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= Maps =
 
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[[Map:Berean Mennonite Church (Wickenburg, Arizona)|Map:Berean Mennonite Church (Wickenburg, Arizona)]]
 
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[[Category:Churches]]
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[[Category:Bible Mennonite Fellowship Congregations]]
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[[Category:Independent Mennonite Congregations]]
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[[Category:Midwest Mennonite Fellowship Congregations]]
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[[Category:Arizona Congregations]]
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[[Category:United States Congregations]]

Revision as of 12:49, 15 March 2014

The Berean Mennonite Church began in Phoenix, Arizona in 1969. Noah Yoder was the founding minister; Lyle Kropf was ordained as minister on 19 January 1970. The congregation initially affiliated with the Bible Mennonite Fellowship which was primarily based in Oregon. It became unaffiliated during the 1980s. A meetinghouse was purchased in May 1970 at 2008 West Ocotillo Road, an Hispanic area of Phoenix. In addition to several local outreach programs, the congregation began a mission in Northern Mexico. Iglesia Evangélica Menonita, an unaffiliated Mennonite congregation under the leadership of Gustavo Verdugo was formally established in Ahome, Sinaloa, Mexico in 1977.

In 1988 the Berean congregation decided to relocate from Phoenix to Wickenburg, approximately 100 km (60 miles) northwest of Phoenix. They purchased a former Mormon meetinghouse, and remodeled part of the building to serve as a Christian elementary school. In 1990 the congregation became part of the Midwest Mennonite Fellowship.

Bibliography

"Berean, Wickenburg, Arizona." Midwest Mennonite Focus 19, no. 5 (September-October 1998): 8-9.

Mennonite Church Directory (2009)

Mennonite Yearbook (1979, 1990)

Additional Information

Address: 440 America Street, Wickenburg, Arizona

Phone: 928-684-5579

Denominational Affiliation: Midwest Mennonite Fellowship

Berean Mennonite Church Pastoral Leaders 

Name Years
of Service
Noah Yoder 1969-1970 
Lyle Kropf
Bishop, 1978- 		 1970- 
Joe Yoder  1978-? 
Harry Schrock  1978-198? 
Curvin Martin  1999- 

Berean Mennonite Church Membership

Year Members
1977 13 
1990 37 
2009 28 
2012 34 

Maps

Map:Berean Mennonite Church (Wickenburg, Arizona)


Author(s) Sam Steiner
Date Published August 2011

Cite This Article

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Steiner, Sam. "Berean Mennonite Church (Wickenburg, Arizona, USA)." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. August 2011. Web. 18 Dec 2024. https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Berean_Mennonite_Church_(Wickenburg,_Arizona,_USA)&oldid=115713.

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Steiner, Sam. (August 2011). Berean Mennonite Church (Wickenburg, Arizona, USA). Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Retrieved 18 December 2024, from https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Berean_Mennonite_Church_(Wickenburg,_Arizona,_USA)&oldid=115713.



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