Birth: 1853-08-02
, Georgetown
Death: 1938-06-10
, Elwood
John Wesley (1703-1791) was an English Anglican cleric and theologian who became a central figure in the Methodist movement.
Along with his brother Charles, he founded Methodism, a movement that emphasized personal religious experience, holiness, and the importance of charitable works. Wesley's preaching and writings had a profound impact on evangelical Christianity.