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German Baptist Conference

Thousands of Old German Baptist Brethren gather near Baldwin City for an annual church conference.

Most of the Old German Baptists are born into the church. The church doesn't believe in infant baptism, however, and only accepts consenting adults into the faith. Commonly referred to as the "Dunkers" because of their baptismal practices, the fellowship of the Old German Baptist Brethren Church began in 1708 in Schwartsenau, Germany. Their plain attire conforms to scriptural doctrines pertaining to modesty, simplicity and avoiding the vanity of fashion.