Learn about Amish beliefs, values, and daily life
Visit Amish communities respectfully
Build relationships with Amish families and church members
Learn the local dialect if needed
Adopt a simple, plain lifestyle
Give up modern conveniences that conflict with Amish practice
Follow the Ordnung of the specific Amish church district
Attend church services and community gatherings
Seek guidance from an Amish bishop or minister
Be baptized into the Amish church
Accept that conversion and membership are community-specific and often gradual
Be prepared to live by the rules of the chosen Amish district for life