Methodists - An Introduction
Methodists
are basically fundamentalists, with no clear doctrine but an emphasis
on "living right." John Wesley founded the Methodist church
while studying at Oxford University, preparing for the Anglican
ministry. While there, Wesley became a leader of a band of students who
sought spiritual renewal through methodical diligence in study and worship.
The term "Methodists" was originally a nickname given to their
study group.
Later, as an Anglican priest, Wesley traveled around England bringing
a revival of the Church of England. The movement spread, but the Church
of England would not ordain Wesley's priests, so he left for America in
1738 and formed the Methodist church, which spread rapidly throughout
the country. The Methodist church is now the second biggest Protestant
denomination in the United States.
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