Issue 69. The Wesleys: The Founders of Methodism


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Summary
A friend from Oxford, John Gambold, said of the Wesleys, "could I describe one of them, I should describe both." Such is the story of John and Charles. They walked interweaving paths of ministry, calling, talents and passions which led them to found a denomination together. Their commitment to worship, piety and evangelism sparked revivals of religion on the British mainland and in the American colonies.

But how were John and Charles prepared for this massive ministry undertaking? Christian History & Biography offers some answers. In this issue, you will learn about their family lives, parents, romantic pursuits, and schooling. They were ordinary men, but they were giants as well.

Their struggle for perfection strained their relationship and sparked revival on two continents.

Inside this issue you'll find:

  • A Tale of Two Brothers
    Like many siblings, John and Charles Wesley often clashed—and the Methodist movement profited.
  • Wesleys in America
    What went wrong?
  • Attack of the Bible-Moths
    From the way Oxford scorned the Holy Club, you would think the Wesleys had created a monster.
  • Like Mother, Like Son
    John Wesley's parents, especially his mother, profoundly influenced his character and career.
  • The Matchmaker
    When the Wesley brothers agreed to help each other find wives, they never guessed their deal would lead to disaster.
  • Spare the Rod and Spoil the Church
    Though Methodism thrived on big crowds, its survival depended on the discipline of small groups.
  • Be Ye Perfect?
    The evolution of John Wesley's most contentious doctrine.
  • Two Views on Perfection
    John and Charles disagreed on the measure of holiness a Christian might expect on earth, but both longed for it. From "Christian Perfection" (Sermon 40)
  • Start the Presses
    No Protestant leader in the eighteenth century made better use of print media than John Wesley.
  • The Gallery: The Leadership Team
    These early converts supported, strengthened, and spread the Methodist movement whether John Wesley agreed with them or not.
  • The Link: Weeds in the Garden
    The Methodist pursuit of holiness has, over 200 years, branched off in some startling directions. A conversation with Tom Odem.
    Departments
  • Did You Know?
  • From the Editor
  • From the Readers
  • CH Timeline
  • Recommended Resources


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