Our famous follower in these pages is John
Wesley, the 18th-century preacher who took his message to the streets
and became the unwitting founder of Methodism.
These pages were written by Steve
Tomkins, the author of a new life of Wesley, John
Wesley: A Biography.
Read the story of John Wesley, from his
early years as a failed missionary in America, through to his preaching
in the streets and fields of Britain.
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life and times of John Wesley? Follow links to relevant websites
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"Money never stays with me, it would
burn me if it did," said John Wesley, who died a poor man.
Read the famous words of one of the 18th century's most prolific speakers.
Is the story of John Wesley relevant to
us today? How could our lives be different if we followed his example
and the example of Jesus, which inspired him?