The Things Which Become Sound Doctrine: The life of Aaron M. Shank

The Things Which Become Sound Doctrine: The life of Aaron M. Shank

When the dust all settles, you can be sure that Aaron is still standing at the same place he has always stood.

Aaron M. Shank had an out-sized influence on the 20th-century conservative Mennonite church. In this biography, you will discover the leadership he provided with his passion for following Christ, for teaching sound doctrine, and for retaining Scriptural applications historically held by the Mennonite Church. Aaron provided leadership for both the formation of the Eastern Pennsylvania Mennonite Church as well as the formation of the Pilgrim Mennonite Conference. He and Marjorie endeared themselves to many in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, and to many others beyond. His doctrinal teaching and his lifetime of service with integrity helped shape the conservative Mennonite church moving into the 21st century.

C H A P T E R 1 The Generations Before 1
C H A P T E R 2 Charming Childhood 17
C H A P T E R 3 Tender Teens 25
C H A P T E R 4 Teachable Twenties 33
C H A P T E R 5 Tireless Thirties 51
C H A P T E R 6 Fiery Forties 73
C H A P T E R 7 Forceful Fifties 103
C H A P T E R 8 Serious Sixties 173
C H A P T E R 9 Sacred Seventies 211
C H A P T E R 1 0 Aching Eighties 265
C H A P T E R 1 1 Death, Sod, God 283
C H A P T E R 1 2 Postlude 289
A P P E N D I X A Frank Observations by Close Co-Workers 305
A P P E N D I X B Record of Meetings 315
A P P E N D I X C Committees 323
A P P E N D I X D Assorted Quotes 325
A P P E N D I X E Selections from Aaron’s Writings 331
A P P E N D I X F Letter to Stephen Scott 365
A P P E N D I X G List of Selected Sermon Titles 369
A P P E N D I X H Shank Genealogy 373
A P P E N D I X I A Final Word by Steve Ebersole

Pub Date: March 19, 2020