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In America, there are hundreds of churches with the name, Asbury, attached to them. There are doz... more In America, there are hundreds of churches with the name, Asbury, attached to them. There are dozens of elementary, middle, and high schools named after Francis Asbury. Asbury Park, New Jersey, is named after the British itinerant preacher, as well as Asbury University in Wilmore, Kentucky. Add to this list numerous statues, works of stained glass and historical markers along the roadsides throughout the entire country. Why so much attention and honor paid to an 18th-century, British itinerant from the largely unknown blacksmithing town of Great Barr in the West-Midlands of England?
March 31, 2016, marks two-hundred years since the passing of Bishop Francis Asbury. My Work is Do... more March 31, 2016, marks two-hundred years since the passing of Bishop Francis Asbury. My Work is Done is a dramatic telling of the last week of the stellar life of Bishop Francis Asbury.
The founder of Methodism, John Wesley addressed several letters to the editor to protest against ... more The founder of Methodism, John Wesley addressed several letters to the editor to protest against brewers using hops in the brewing of their ales.
America's Founding Fathers had a clear view on the issue of gun control. Their solution might sur... more America's Founding Fathers had a clear view on the issue of gun control. Their solution might surprise many today.
This paper is the result of coming across a Budweiser Beer advertisement featuring the founder of... more This paper is the result of coming across a Budweiser Beer advertisement featuring the founder of the Methodist religion, John Wesley. It draws from the blog post on the John Wesley Budweiser Beer ad. In this advertisement for Budweiser, John Wesley, the 18th-century, founder of the Methodist religion was portrayed as an advocate of beer drinking. This John Wesley Budweiser Beer ad was run nationally, during the summer of 1908.
Francis Asbury grew up in the West Midlands of England. He lived there until he was 26 years of a... more Francis Asbury grew up in the West Midlands of England. He lived there until he was 26 years of age. After his departure for the American colonies, several of the close friends of Francis Asbury continued in the faith.
Francis Asbury was a citizen of the West-Midlands of England. Although none of his early preachin... more Francis Asbury was a citizen of the West-Midlands of England. Although none of his early preaching circuits in England involved Francis Asbury traveling to Ireland, he eventually interacted with the Methodist worshipers from the Palatine settlements in County Limerick, Ireland, when he set foot in the English colonies of America.
When did the friendship of America's doctor of medicine and America's George Washington of Christ... more When did the friendship of America's doctor of medicine and America's George Washington of Christianity first begin? Francis Asbury and Dr. Benjamin Rush were friends in Philadelphia, however, there is evidence their friendship began much earlier- perhaps when the pair were both younger and in London, England.
Long before his arrival in the American Colonies, Francis Asbury experienced the ministry of seve... more Long before his arrival in the American Colonies, Francis Asbury experienced the ministry of several women preachers loyal to the early Methodist cause in England.
Little is written about the early circuits of Francis Asbury in England before he departs for the... more Little is written about the early circuits of Francis Asbury in England before he departs for the American Colonies in 1771. This article attempts to piece together the six beginning years of ministry for the young itinerant.
As a young preacher in the West Midlands of England, Francis Asbury's passion for venturing out o... more As a young preacher in the West Midlands of England, Francis Asbury's passion for venturing out on his own, abandoning his assigned circuit, is a precursor to the extraordinary itinerant's efforts of the future preacher in the American Colonies.
Bishop Francis Asbury Last Will and Testament Items This paper details a peculiar event surroundi... more Bishop Francis Asbury Last Will and Testament Items This paper details a peculiar event surrounding the personal effects left after the death of Bishop Francis Asbury. This writing originally appeared as part of a larger article commemorating the bicentennial of the death of Bishop Francis Asbury. The original article can be read here.
In America, there are hundreds of churches with the name, Asbury, attached to them. There are doz... more In America, there are hundreds of churches with the name, Asbury, attached to them. There are dozens of elementary, middle, and high schools named after Francis Asbury. Asbury Park, New Jersey, is named after the British itinerant preacher, as well as Asbury University in Wilmore, Kentucky. Add to this list numerous statues, works of stained glass and historical markers along the roadsides throughout the entire country. Why so much attention and honor paid to an 18th-century, British itinerant from the largely unknown blacksmithing town of Great Barr in the West-Midlands of England?
March 31, 2016, marks two-hundred years since the passing of Bishop Francis Asbury. My Work is Do... more March 31, 2016, marks two-hundred years since the passing of Bishop Francis Asbury. My Work is Done is a dramatic telling of the last week of the stellar life of Bishop Francis Asbury.
The founder of Methodism, John Wesley addressed several letters to the editor to protest against ... more The founder of Methodism, John Wesley addressed several letters to the editor to protest against brewers using hops in the brewing of their ales.
America's Founding Fathers had a clear view on the issue of gun control. Their solution might sur... more America's Founding Fathers had a clear view on the issue of gun control. Their solution might surprise many today.
This paper is the result of coming across a Budweiser Beer advertisement featuring the founder of... more This paper is the result of coming across a Budweiser Beer advertisement featuring the founder of the Methodist religion, John Wesley. It draws from the blog post on the John Wesley Budweiser Beer ad. In this advertisement for Budweiser, John Wesley, the 18th-century, founder of the Methodist religion was portrayed as an advocate of beer drinking. This John Wesley Budweiser Beer ad was run nationally, during the summer of 1908.
Francis Asbury grew up in the West Midlands of England. He lived there until he was 26 years of a... more Francis Asbury grew up in the West Midlands of England. He lived there until he was 26 years of age. After his departure for the American colonies, several of the close friends of Francis Asbury continued in the faith.
Francis Asbury was a citizen of the West-Midlands of England. Although none of his early preachin... more Francis Asbury was a citizen of the West-Midlands of England. Although none of his early preaching circuits in England involved Francis Asbury traveling to Ireland, he eventually interacted with the Methodist worshipers from the Palatine settlements in County Limerick, Ireland, when he set foot in the English colonies of America.
When did the friendship of America's doctor of medicine and America's George Washington of Christ... more When did the friendship of America's doctor of medicine and America's George Washington of Christianity first begin? Francis Asbury and Dr. Benjamin Rush were friends in Philadelphia, however, there is evidence their friendship began much earlier- perhaps when the pair were both younger and in London, England.
Long before his arrival in the American Colonies, Francis Asbury experienced the ministry of seve... more Long before his arrival in the American Colonies, Francis Asbury experienced the ministry of several women preachers loyal to the early Methodist cause in England.
Little is written about the early circuits of Francis Asbury in England before he departs for the... more Little is written about the early circuits of Francis Asbury in England before he departs for the American Colonies in 1771. This article attempts to piece together the six beginning years of ministry for the young itinerant.
As a young preacher in the West Midlands of England, Francis Asbury's passion for venturing out o... more As a young preacher in the West Midlands of England, Francis Asbury's passion for venturing out on his own, abandoning his assigned circuit, is a precursor to the extraordinary itinerant's efforts of the future preacher in the American Colonies.
Bishop Francis Asbury Last Will and Testament Items This paper details a peculiar event surroundi... more Bishop Francis Asbury Last Will and Testament Items This paper details a peculiar event surrounding the personal effects left after the death of Bishop Francis Asbury. This writing originally appeared as part of a larger article commemorating the bicentennial of the death of Bishop Francis Asbury. The original article can be read here.
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