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Francis Asbury (August 20 or 21, 1745 – March 31, 1816) was a British-American Methodist minister who became one of the first two bishops of the Methodist Episcopal Church in the United States.
Francis Asbury (born Aug. 20, 1745, Hamstead Bridge, Staffordshire, Eng.—died March 31, 1816, Spotsylvania, Va., U.S.) was the first bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church consecrated in the United States. His efforts did much to assure the continuance of the church in the New World.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
English-born Francis Asbury certainly had the numbers: during his 45-year ministry in America, he traveled on horseback or in carriage an estimated 300,000 miles, delivering some 16,500 sermons...
Learn about Francis Asbury, the "Father of American Methodism", who traveled over a quarter of a million miles as a circuit-riding evangelist. Find books about his life, preaching, and legacy in the Kinlaw Library and Asbury College Archives.
Learn about the life and legacy of Francis Asbury, the first American Methodist bishop who traveled across the country preaching and organizing the church. Watch a documentary of his journey and impact on the UMC.
Learn about Francis Asbury, the father of American Methodism and a missionary who traveled across the colonies and the young United States to share the Gospel. Find out how he preached to all people, opposed slavery, and faced challenges in his ministry.
May 21, 2018 · Learn about the life and ministry of Francis Asbury, the first Methodist bishop in North America. He traveled across the continent, established educational institutions, and opposed slavery.
