John Wesley's Preachers: A Social and Statistical Analysis of the British and Irish Preachers Who Entered the Methodist Itinerancy Before 1791 (Studies in Evangelical History and Thought)

by John Lenton

Richard P Heitzenrater (Foreword)

This book Is about those preachers whom John Wesley called his "Sons in the Gospel", their lives, importance in the Methodist movement and wider significance. It Is about those who entered In Wesley's lifetime; they had their work by 1791. Because of their unity and dedication they had more effect than either of the Wesley brothers in the creation of the worldwide Methodist Church. This study will analyze their lives and achievements. It provides new statistical information and brings to life the calling, travels and everyday experience of individual preachers.

• ISBN10: 1606088785
• ISBN13: 9781606088784
• Publish Date: 1 July 2009 (first published 1 January 2009)
• Publish Status: Active
• Publish Country: US
• Imprint: Wipf & Stock Publishers
• Format: Paperback (US Trade)
• Pages: 536
• Language: English