Brief United Methodist History

A 48-minute lecture offering an introduction to the history of The United Methodist Church in the United States from the Wesleyan movement to day, illustrated with photographs of historic sites. This is designed for the author's "United Methodist Basics" series.

[BeBodacious]

Thanks for the lesson. I found it interesting and informative. To those who are speaking out against this video please consider that this isn't a Gospel lesson and isn't meant to be. Nothing will ever replace the inspired word of God. Jesus is the way, the truth and the life - there's no other way.
This video is simply a history lesson on how a specific denomination came to be. Haven't you ever wondered how the Baptists, Catholics, Methodists, Anglicans etc. developed? I have. In addition to professing faith in Christ, I've also heard people say "I'm Baptist" or "I'm Methodist", but without an understanding of what that means. I seek to understand the difference and that's why I liked this video.

[joterry]

Thank you! I was raised a Wesleyan Methodist in Indiana. After our merger with the Pilgrim Holiness Church, we became the Wesleyan denomination. After moving to a part of SC where there were no Wesleyan churches close, my husband and I joined the United Methodist Church. I knew some of this history, but I definitely learned so much from this YouTube video. Thank you so much!

[ゆるきゅん]

Very good survey about the long history of the Methodism in U.S.A. Ted Campbell is a talented teacher.

[gillianwebster]

Excellent. As a British Methodist I found this most helpful. Also love the tune Amsterdam, new to me!

[samhopkins]

Ted Campbell gives a good refresher summary of our church history worth reviewing now and then.

[PillSharks]

Ashbury and Coke left from my little village of Pill, Somerset near Bristol in England. When John Wesley visited Pill in 1755 he said “a place famous for stupid, brutal, abandoned wickedness! I remember when the American monument was placed in Pill in the early 80s and Pill was full of Americans who came to watch it and I was dressed up as a young a young lad in traditional clothing.
It’s also worth saying that when Cabot left in 1497 to find the Americans it’s said he left from Bristol and was piloted by James George Ray of Pill.
As the river took more than 1 tide to navigate the Matthew probably left from Pill in Somerset as it was the last place on the river you could moor..

[solovief]

This presentation was quite helpful and answered some questions I have had for some time. Thanks so much.

[ebolds]

Great Survey of Methodist Church history!

[johnnyj]

Thank you Ted, for this fine work. Felt like I was back in your class! I'm sharing it with my congregation to teach/remind folks of the ground from which we come.

[THHudspeth]

Ted does a great job in reviewing the major events and persons who responded to a movement of God called "Methodist."

[janhamlett]

Very helpful. Clear explanation. Thank you!

[CForged]

I find nothing wrong with learning the history of this Methodist movement. For those who would be interested can find good reference in this presentation. If it doesn’t interest you then move on and leave your holier than thou comments to yourself.

[heyheyhey]

My grandmother was a member of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. And she shared much of this history with us. Especially the part of Richard Allen who is noted as the founder of of the AME Church. They were heavily discriminated against in the Methodist church; not allowed to kneel at the alter or take communion at the alter. Black congregants were forced to stay in the back of the church or up in the balcony, unable to freely come down to worship. It’s a very dark part of US history that Black people had to create opportunities for themselves in several arenas including education, business, and even worship.

[acortes]

A very enjoyable and concise synopsis of Methodism and its Brethren Holiness denominations.

[johnyoung]

I have been reading Methodism: Empire of the Spirit by David Hempton. This is a good summary of his scholarly work with expansion on the various subdivisions of the body..

[malindaallen]

My grandfather, Rev.Theophilus McCoy, was a horseback circuit-riding preacher in Maryland. He would be very disappointed to see what the Methodist Church has become.

[indigenousin-couragement]

Did the United Methodist Church run any residential schools in the United States? I believe it did in Canada.

[notlihvic]

UMC Philippines here!

This year 2019 LGBT issues is again shaking the Church

[Tubacutie]

Your free document you mention is no longer at the dropbox location. Can you tell us its new location? or was it just for those attending that day? Thanks! - UMC Seminary Student

[nomuewillie]

Thanks for the useful information given i really enjoy it so much but how can i get a help from the church up there?