Who We Are
Rosedale Network of Churches (previously CMC) is an evangelical Anabaptist denomination with headquarters in Irwin, Ohio.
- Rosedale Network is made up of over 100 churches located in 23 states.
- Over 300 ministers serve as pastors, chaplains, deacons, evangelists, missionaries, and overseers.
- Pastors Conference for pastors and spouses is held in mid-February.
- Multiply Conference, an annual gathering for families, is held in late July or early August.
- The Conservative Mennonite Statement of Theology and the Conservative Mennonite Statement of Practice strategically identify Rosedale Network in the wider Anabaptist family.
- Rosedale Bible College and Rosedale International are agencies within Rosedale Network of Churches.
- One hundred years of Rosedale Network history is documented in the 2014 publication of Together in the Work of the Lord by Nathan Yoder.
- 2016 Mission and Identity Report
What We Believe
Our History
Rosedale Network of Churches has its roots in the Amish Mennonite wing of Anabaptism. From its modest beginnings in 1910 it has strived to “maintain peace and unity” and to “spread the gospel because Christ himself commanded it.” read more
Our Mission:
To mature and multiply churches locally and globally
Our Commitments
Submission
- To God and His revealed Word
2 Timothy 3:16 - To Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord
Phil. 2:9-11 - To the leading of the Holy Spirit
Romans 8:14 - To each other in the body of Christ
Ephesians 5:21
Urgency
- People are hungry for God Isaiah 55:1-2
- People are harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd Matthew 9:36
- Many are lost and dying, and millions have no access to the good news Matthew 9:37-38
- Jesus is coming soon Revelation 22:12
Discovery
- We seek to thrive as image bearers of God Genesis 1:27-28
- We explore ways to co-labor with the Father on the extraordinary mission he has called us to Matthew 28:19-20
- We seek to develop and use every person’s gifts and creativity to the fullest 1 Corinthians 12:1-31
- Our leaders seek to continually adapt and learn in order to remain effective in our changing world 1 Corinthians 9:19-23