Methodism’s story is a revival risen from faith and carried forward by ordinary people with extraordinary courage.
This book presents a focused look at the people who shaped Methodism, from its hopeful beginnings to its wider social influence. It highlights the spirit of compassion, humility, and determined service that defined its leaders and followers.
Across seas and social layers, the narrative sketches the lives of makers who blended devotion with daily struggle, offering portraits of persistence, prayer, and practical action in a changing world.
- Learn how Methodism grew from a university revival into a global movement through the actions of scholars, preachers, and lay participants.
- See the role of women and ordinary workers in shaping religious communities and charitable efforts.
- Discover how education, missions, and social care expanded alongside spiritual renewal.
- Understand the broader historical context that influenced religious life in eighteenth- and nineteenth-century Britain and beyond.
Ideal for readers who want clear, human portraits of religious history and the people who built a lasting movement.