Sacred Roots Thriving In Ministry - Apprenticed by the Early Church

30 • T he E vangel G athering • S acred R oots T hriving in M inistry : A pprenticed by the E arly C hurch

2. Social impact: slavery, democracy, social responsibility

3. Reasonable enthusiasm: qualifying experience

B. A powerful method

1. Deepening disciples: heart to hear experiences

2. Training leaders: women and men, rich and poor

C. Powerful administration

1. Societies (preach houses), class meetings, bands

2. Itinerate preachers: districts and conferences

III. JohnWesley: A Christian Library

A. Wesley’s personal experience

B. Wesley’s A Christian Library

1. Purpose and description

2. Success or failure?