The term "Amish" was first used when a man named Jakob Ammann led a group of people who conformed to his beliefs and opposed those of the Swiss brotherhood. This is how the sect of Mennonite Christianity known as the Amish was born. From this point on, Mennonites and Amish began to migrate to America. Jakob's initial decision to sever his ties with the Anabaptists was the lack of discipline within the Church. In the 18th century, due to religious wars and poverty, the Amish community began to migrate across the American continent. During the 19th century, a series of conferences brought together Amish leaders to discuss the future of the Amish people. After several days of meetings, the most conservative and traditional Amish leaders boycotted the conferences. This caused another historic break in Amish history. This split made it possible to differentiate between the old Amish order (traditional spirit) and the new Amish order (progressive spirit). From the ancient Amish order, came another order known as the Swartzentruber Amish. This group arose from a split in 1917 in Holmes County, Ohio. The majority of the Swartzentruber Amish are located in Holmes and Wayne counties. Holmes County is 423.98 square miles and Wayne County is 556.82 square miles. Both are located in northeast-central Ohio. These communities have an explicit enculturation process that produces the cultural elements commonly associated with the Amish people. Examples of Amish culture are modest clothing, hairstyles, and even home decor. Their lifestyle is so saturated with religion and discipline that you cannot be Amish without being disciplined and religious. The de...... middle of paper ......unit. Regardless of all the divisions within the Amish and Swartzentruber order, this order has managed to grow and expand into 13 states and Canada. The Swartzentruber maintain their extreme traditional beliefs and values, while still managing to expand and grow considerably. Since this community does not rely heavily on government and state aid, but on its families and the community at large, it will most likely continue to thrive in the world. The Swartzentruber consider themselves one of the few groups that still respects original Amish practices. People looking at this community view them as "stuck in time" due to the minimal conformity found within the community. This group is a great example of a cultural community, due to the influences that produced the group and the progression of the group since its origin..