When the Immortal Died
WHEN THE IMMORTAL DIED Mark 15:33-41 All my life, I’ve been a Baptist. That’s how my parents raised me, and it is in this tradition that I have spent my life in ministry. But, in some ways, it’s surprising that I’m not a Methodist. John and Charles Wesley, the founders of the Movement, have captured my imagination for quite some time. If you really know me, it’s not hard to see the influence. My best friend in high school was named Wes. For my master’s project and thesis, I chose to study Samuel Wesley, the remarkable but little-known son of Charles Wesley. I even named my own son “Wesley” just in case I might be tempted to not finish my degree – I’d have to live with my failure the rest of my life. John and Charles Wesley were the founders of Methodism in the 18th Century. There is much more to their story than what I can share here. John was the great organizer; Charles was the poet ...