Revival: Faith as Wesley Lived It

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Wesley’s message and his faith continue to speak to 21st-century
Christians—calling for a revival of our hearts and souls so that our
world might be changed.
Join Adam Hamilton for a six-week journey as he travels to England,
following the life of John Wesley and exploring his defining
characteristics of a Wesleyan Christian. Wesley’s story is our story. It
defines our faith and it challenges us to rediscover our spiritual
passion.
This is a gracious
gift that we will benefit from reading. The commentary is written by a
superb preacher who has a pastor’s heart and knows how to make the past
come alive to strengthen our own experience. Prepare to be transformed.
Richard P. Heitzenrater, William Kellon Quick Professor Emeritus of Church History and Wesley Studies at Duke Divinity School
Adam Hamilton connects John Wesley’s contribution in 18th-century England with his legacy for 21st-century
America, bringing lessons from Wesley’s life and ministry to bear on
discipleship today. This is an excellent resource for personal and
denominational revival.
Scott Jones, Resident Bishop of the Great Plains area of The United Methodist Church and author of The Wesleyan Way

From the Publisher

St. Andrew’s Church Epworth

Just off the square, a short walk from the Red Lion Inn, is St. Andrew’s Church, the Anglican church where Samuel Wesley, John’s father, served as rector from around 1695 to his death in 1735. Parts of the church building may date back to the 1100s.

Baptismal Font

The building has recently been renovated, but inside you can still see the baptismal font where both John and Charles were baptized. John served as curate (essentially an associate to his father) for a short while after his ordination. Spend time at St. Andrew’s praying and reflecting upon how your own faith has been shaped by the Wesley boys who grew up in this church.

Samuel Wesley’s Grave

Step outside the church, and nearby you’ll find the grave of Samuel Wesley. Samuel’s grave was the site of a famous incident, when John visited Epworth and the new and somewhat insecure rector did not allow him to preach in St. Andrew’s. Later that day, John stood on his father’s grave and preached to a crowd significantly larger than had attended St. Andrew’s in the morning.

Epworth Old Rectory

You will want to visit the Epworth Old Rectory (the parsonage). This home was built in 1709 after the first rectory burned down, the incident that nearly cost John his life. This “new” old rectory is now owned by the World Methodist Council and is being restored.

Christ Church Oxford

If you want to experience the Wesley sites chronologically, start with Christ Church, the college Wesley attended while at Oxford. Plan to take the guided tour, which takes about an hour.

John Wesley’s Apartment

These photos show the interior of the preaching house on the main floor and Wesley’s apartment on the second floor. While in Bristol, make sure also to visit Charles Wesley’s home. Charles lived in Bristol from 1756 to 1771 and ultimately settled in London, where he died in 1788.

City Road Chapel

Today, over 200 years after it was built, City Road Chapel (now called Wesley’s Chapel) still houses an active congregation and is a hub of Methodist activity. Next door is John Wesley’s house, and Wesley’s grave is behind the church.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Abingdon Press
Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 2, 2014
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 176 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1426778848
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1426778841
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.4 x 9 inches

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