John Wesley
1703–1791 · Evangelist, founder of Methodism
Life
Anglican priest whose heart was 'strangely warmed' at Aldersgate in 1738; rode some 250,000 miles preaching.
Why it matters
Organized the Methodist societies; taught Arminian theology and Christian perfection.
Works
- Sermons on Several Occasions
- Journal
- Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament