Wesleyan

/ˈwɛzliən/ adjective

Definition

Relating to John Wesley or the Methodist religious movement he founded, emphasizing personal faith and social reform.

Etymology

From John Wesley (1703-1791) + suffix '-an' indicating adherence or relation. Wesley's name comes from Old English 'west' + 'leah' (meadow), literally meaning 'western meadow.'

Kelly Says

John Wesley traveled over 250,000 miles on horseback and preached over 40,000 sermons in his lifetime - equivalent to circling the Earth 10 times while delivering a sermon every other day for 50 years.

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