Methodism is a distinct way of worship founded in the 18th century by the Wesley
brothers John, and George. Both John and George were sons of a staunch Christian and an
Anglican priest. Nevertheless, they sought to follow the way of worship practiced in the
Anglican church of England. For instance, they believed that the Anglican Church
overemphasized on the church structure while relegating the importance of faith and character of
the Christians. Later in his ministry, the Moravians who practiced piety and thus incorporated
some of their elements into his Methodist movements inspired John Wesley. Some of the notable
aspects of piety he John taught about included Gods salvation. This distinguishing feature made
Methodism to be accepted by myriad society across the world as sinners were accepted back and
given a second chance to serve God through unconditional atonement of their sins (L.Shelley,
2008).
Wesley in his missionary works traveled to Georgia where Methodist took root and
spread out through the United States. Wesley prayed a critical role in ensuring that the spreading
of the Methodist gospel was effected. He ordained priests who were sent out in various colonies
in the country. It is from these colonies that ministry of Methodism was embraced due to its
uniqueness in addressing and reforming the society’s ills such as hopelessness and despair,