What are some of the Beachys struggles?
Beachys in the US and Canada will often admit that their record in bringing community people into the church or to salvation is less than what they want it to be. This may be in part because the attractiveness of the practice is appealing mostly to those serious about an extensive change in practice to follow Biblical principles, but not to the common person. It may also be because Beachy churches are cultural enclaves in their community; Beachys struggle to be a part of the community and interact with locals. The balance between too much separation from the world and not enough is an ongoing question in dealings with the community. The Beachys are also disappointed in the many community people who have attended or joined a church for several years and then left. The reasons for the coming and then going are complex, but may rest partly in cultural differences and partly in the persons expectations versus what he finds the church to really be like. Beachys also struggle with their iden
