The spirit of Methodism : from the Wesleys to a global communion / Jeffrey W. Barbeau.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Barbeau, Jeffrey W., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Methodist Church--History.

Methodist Church.

Methodism--History.

Methodism.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (226 pages)

Place of Publication:

Downers Grove, Illinois : InterVarsity Press, 2019.

Summary:

"I felt my heart strangely warmed." That was how John Wesley described his transformational experience of God's grace at Aldersgate Street on May 24, 1738, an event that some mark as the beginning of the Methodist Church.Yet the story of Methodism, while clearly shaped by John Wesley's sermons and Charles Wesley's hymns, is much richer and more expansive. In this book, Methodist theologian Jeffrey W. Barbeau provides a brief and helpful introduction to the history of Methodism-from the time of the Wesleys, through developments in North America, to its diverse and global communion today-as well as its primary beliefs and practices.With Barbeau's guidance, both those who are already familiar with the Wesleyan tradition and those seeking to know more about this significant movement within the church's history will find their hearts warmed to Methodism.

Contents:

Methodism in crisis

The origins of British Methodism

Warm hearts

Divine power

Perfect love

Costly obedience

The growth of North American Methodism

Revival fire

Everlasting freedom

Holy people

United ministry

The expansion of world Methodism

Round tables

Outstretched hands

Spiritual conquest

Inspired voices

Hope for the future.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780830866656

0830866655