The Teachings Of John Wesley Were Very ...

The teachings of John Wesley were very instrumental in my identifying with the United Methodist approach to practicing the Christian life. Wesley of course was an 18th-century Anglican clergyman and Christian theologian who was an early leader in the Methodist movement. In addition to Wesley’s teachings, a United Methodist pastor back in the 1980’s whose church I attended, Jim Carpenter, was big influence on my decision to enter the ordained ministry in the United Methodist church. If it weren’t for Jim I wouldn’t be here today standing before you I’m sure.