How To Become Amish?

Learn about Amish beliefs, values, and church practices

Visit Amish communities respectfully

Build relationships with Amish people through appropriate social contact

Ask a local Amish bishop or church leader about their process for joining

Be prepared to adopt Amish dress, language habits, and daily customs

Be willing to give up modern conveniences and technologies that the church does not allow

Commit to living a simple, community-centered life

Follow the rules of the specific Amish church district you want to join

Attend church services and participate in community life as invited

Complete any required period of instruction or probation

Be baptized into the Amish church if accepted

Remain faithful to the community’s Ordnung and church discipline

Respect that some Amish communities may not accept converts easily

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