Two of the people who were greatly influenced by John Wesley were George Whitefield and Francis Asbury. George Whitefield Methodism with John and Charles Wesley, he was influenced by both John and Charles Wesley, he was a member of the Holy Club. In 1739, returned to England to get priest' orders to raise funds for his orphanage in Georga. George's preaching attracted many places, including England and Scotland. George was president of the first Methodist conference, but left after a short period of time. Whitefield preached to thousands, riding from New York to Charleston on horseback.
Like Whitefield, Francis Asbury also rode many miles on horseback each year, and preached throughout the colonies. Asbury …show more content…
He changed the future of an estimated 1 million who came to Christ through his ministry. Wesley's preaching made a point about Christians' responsibility to the poor. Wesley was known to establish the Methodist church with his brother Charles Wesley and fellow George Whitefield. Methodism and other evangelical churches changed Christianity. Under Wesley's direction. Methodist became leaders in many social issues today, such as prison improvement and ending slavery. Wesley and his followers "Methodist", a label they wore proudly, were frequently met with violence, as paid people broke up meetings and threatened Wesley' life. Not only did the Methodist he led get saved, they got out of poverty, and became a powerful influence in disciplining the nation. Methodists made such an impact on their nation, they saved England from the kind of riot that damaged France. Other historians believe that God used Methodism to show all the depressed people of the world, that feeding their souls with the heavenly bread of Christ is the path to providing the daily bread their body …show more content…
The war started because of a disagreement between Great Britain, and thirteen of it's American colonies, (Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Georgia, Connecticut, Massachusetts Bay, Maryland, South Carolina, New Hampshire, Virginia, New York, North Carolina,, and Rhode Island). The Great Britain approached the breaking point, especially in Massachusetts, where patriot (someone who supports their country, and is prepared to defend it from enemies) leaders formed a rebellious government, and trained soldiers to prepare for a war with the British army, and occupied Boston. George Washington helped lead the Revolutionary War, which the Americans won. During the American Revolutionary War, George Washington served as the commander-in-chief of the American army, and later became the first president of the United States, serving from 1789 to 1797. As the cause of the war, birth is given to the independent United States of