The Anabaptists (which meant the ‘re-baptizers’) made the most radical attempt of the Reformation era to renew the church in central Europe. Whilst Anabaptism was a grass roots movement with diverse expressions often opposed by the establishment in its early development, its enduring legacy has included:

• a view of the church in which participation is voluntary and followers look to the scriptures and to each other for guidance.
• a commitment to the way of peace and other teachings of Jesus as a rule for life.
• a separation of church from civil authority.
• baptism as a personal profession of faith.
• worshipping congregations that create authentic community and reach out in mission and service.

More on history of the Anabaptists here