Like many siblings, John and Charles Wesley often clashed— and the Methodist movement profited.

Interesting and unusual facts about John and Charles Wesley.

Though the Wesleys are known as evangelical pioneers, the momentum for the movement they founded had been building long before they arrived.

What went wrong?

John Wesley’s parents, especially his mother, profoundly influenced his character and career.

Were disgruntled parishioners responsible for the apparitions?

From the way Oxford scorned the Holy Club, you would think the Wesleys had created a monster.

When the Wesley brothers agreed to help each other find wives, they never guessed their deal would lead to disaster.

Chronology of key events in the lives of the Wesleys and their movement.

Though Methodism thrived on big crowds, its survival depended on the discipline of small groups.

The evolution of John Wesley’s most contentious doctrine.

John and Charles disagreed on the measure of holiness a Christian might expect on earth, but both longed for it. From Christian Perfection (Sermon 40)

No Protestant leader in the eighteenth century made better use of print media than John Wesley.

These early converts supported, strengthened, and spread the Methodist movement—whether John Wesley agreed with them or not.

Charle's hymns showed his longing for perfection

The Methodist pursuit of holiness has, over 200 years, branched off in some startling directions. A conversation with Tom Oden.

Resources for further study of the Wesleys and of Methodism.