John Wesley, the founder of a movement known as Methodism, was the focus of this spiritual growth study for United Methodist Women. During his lifetime, which spanned almost the entire 18th century (1703-1791), Wesley dedicated his well-ordered intellect, self-discipline and high energy to intense religious activity aimed at renewing the Church of England.
A man far ahead of his time in his thinking, Wesley acts on the conviction that the Gospel is for the whole person and the whole human race, a vision that resulted in the founding of dispensaires for the sick, homes for orphans, schools for persons who were poor, visiting prisoners, opposing slavery, and publishing numerous materials, enough to make a full bookshelf today (and more).
Wesley traveled over 250,000 miles in his lifetime as he spread the Gospel. The influence of his persuasive preaching and organizational abilities lead to the creation of Methodist bands, classes, and societies in England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland, and the American colonies. The United Methodist Church is one of the denominations which is part of the legacy of John Wesley.
These resources are out of print. For copies, please check your church, local church, or second hand books sources online.
The Adult Study BookJohn Wesley: Holiness of Heart and Life.
Cover Art: Edward Moultrie, adapted from a photo by Peter Wyart of a stained glass window in Wesley's House, London.
This book contains the both the study by Charles Yrigoyen, Jr. and a study guide by Ruth A. Daugherty all under one cover. It is 144 pages long. Charles Yrigoyen, Jr. examines the roots of United Methodism in the life, thought, and ministry of John Wesley. Learning about John Wesley can help teach United Methodists about who we are, from when we have come, and what God calls us to do as we celebrate God's grace and witness for Jesus Christ.
The book is amply filled with quotes from Wesley's sermons and and other writings. Its chapters discuss:
Dr. Yrigoyen, a United Methodist ordained elder, serves as the General Secretary of the United Methodist General Commission on Archives and History.
Bound into the basic book is a study guide by Ruth A. Daugherty. Designed for six sessions, the guide offers us suggestions, resources, and activities that can lead to experiencing and learning about Wesleyan class meeting, love feast, hymns, and theology.
John Wesley: Holiness of Heart and Life Youth Study.
Cover Design: Stephen Sohl
Mariellen Sawada has written this book for middle school and senior high United Methodists. The chapter titles are the same as for the study book:
The content is shorter than the adult book, easier to read. It has drawings, activity sheets and other experiences that young people will find attractive. Leader's notes are also included with each chapter.
MAP--John Wesley's Britain.
This attractive color map with photos gives, on one side, an overview of Wesley's life and the centers of British Methodism and, on the other side, a numbered, descriptive listing of significant places of Wesley's activities in England, Wales, and Scotland. It has been reproduced with permission of the British tourist authority.
Video--Mission Magazine. Special Schools of Mission Edition 1996.
Order #2527
The three mission study themes, China/Hong Kong, Living in a Multicultural Society and John Wesley, are the focus of this video.
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The drawing near the top of most the web pages for Holiness of Heart and Life depicts the Reverend John Wesley (1703-1791) at age 48. All of the black and white drawings have been scanned by Nancy A. Carter for the General Board of Global Ministries, United Methodist Church from public domain nineteeth century or early twentieth century Methodist history books. Please acknowledge this web site, John Wesley: Holiness of Heart and Life, http://gbgm-umc.org/umw/wesley/, if you reproduce these. We now have some graphics available in high resolution format, suitable for print media.
