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Methodists’ Faith and Growth from Frontier to Modern Times
The article traces Methodism from its 18th century reform roots under John Wesley to its spread across America via frontier circuit riders. It notes the shift from the church of the poor to a wealthier, diverse denomination, ongoing debates over social action and temperance, and a decline in membership while highlighting 21 U S Methodist denominations and regional Black churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UPI
Methodist Church
Church of the Poor
Methodist Churches
John Wesley
Wesley
Aldersgate Street
London
Martin Luther
Luther
Christ
Prig
England
Church of England
New ‘Methodist Society
Atlantic
American
Georgia
America
Methodist Episcopal Church
Baltimore
Francis Asbury
Abraham Lincoln
United Methodist Church
Wesleyan Family of Churches
United States
African Episcopal Church
African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church
Christian Methodist Episcopal Church
Free Methodist Church
Cumberland Methodist Church