Methodism has at its roots one person whose vision, determination and faith inspired fellow seekers to re-assess their lives and renew their relationship with God. John Wesley (1703-1791) challenged the religious assumptions of his day, urging those to whom he preached to 'trust in Christ, Christ alone for salvation' for the assurance that we are all forgiven through Christ.
When John Wesley was at Oxford University, he was part of a small group of students who held regular meetings for Bible study, prayer and Communion. This earned them the nickname 'The Holy Club' or 'Methodists'.
Wesley became a priest in the Church of England, but in 1738 had a spiritual experience that he described as God working in his heart through faith in Christ. He launched a hugely influential preaching ministry and had a flair for organising people into small groups. These he named classes, with locally appointed preachers and leaders, which studied the gospels and prayed together. Wesley's new movement became a separate Church which grew rapidly throughout the 18th century and afterwards.
Its purpose is to provide timely information regarding movements of spiritual, biblical, and traditional Wesleyan Methodist renewal and concern in the Churches called Methodist. www.ucmpage.org
Unofficial site. Provides information, links, discussion forums for Methodist Youth and on Methodism in general, and other sources of information. www.geocities.com/methodism/mcca2.html
Part of the World Methodist Council. List of congregations supported in many countries also leadership training, worldwide evangelical initiatives and information on how to support this ministry. www.worldmethodist.org
Cooperative ministry of World Evangelism, Candler School of Theology and Emory University. Aims for the institute in training, listening, sharing, cooperating with others and developing resources for evangelism. www.wmei.ws
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