Drillmaster of Methodism: Principles and Methods for the Class Leader and Pastor (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Charles L. Goodell

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0265381568 ISBN 13: 9780265381564

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Unlock the practical methods that powered early Methodism’s class meetings and church leadership.

This guide explains why class meetings mattered, and how pastors and lay leaders could use them to grow faithful, engaged believers.

In clear, actionable terms it outlines the aims and responsibilities of class leaders, pastors, and the subpastorate. It draws on historical voices to show how weekly meetings, careful inquiry, and practical Bible study supported conversion, discipline, and spiritual growth. The book also offers concrete suggestions for organizing meetings, engaging especially with young people and diverse church members, and it points readers to essential reading to deepen their work.

• Understand the purpose and scope of class meetings and how they drive genuine spiritual change.
• Get practical steps for organizing weekly gatherings, training leaders, and sustaining momentum.
• Learn techniques to keep meetings inviting, conversational, and focused on personal experience and growth.
• Explore guidance on ministering to youth, women, and varied church communities with respect and effectiveness.

Ideal for pastors, class leaders, and students of church history who want hands-on methods grounded in the Methodist tradition.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0265381568
• ISBN 13: 9780265381564
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 254