First Denominational Missionary Society: 1819
The first Methodist missionary society of the MEC, in the line that developed into the current Global Ministries, was founded in 1819. It was organized by a self-appointed group of preachers led by Nathan Bangs, a pastor of the New York Conference. The Missionary Society was encouraged by the work of John Stewart among the […]
The Methodist Episcopal Church: 1784-1939
The Methodist Episcopal Church (MEC) was the earliest of these predecessor denominations, founded in the United States in 1784 while Wesley was still living. At the founding conference, Thomas Coke and Francis Asbury were installed as superintendents. Both were missionaries from England, sent by John Wesley.