SettingsMethodist missionaries
Alan Tippett
Alan Tippett was a Methodist missionary and anthropologist.
Alan Tippett was a Methodist missionary and anthropologist.
Alexander Robert Edgar
Alexander Robert Edgar was an early Methodist missioner in Australia.
Alexander Robert Edgar was an early Methodist missioner in Australia.
Bowman Foster Stockwell
Bowman Foster Stockwell (17 September 1899 – 5 June 1961) was a Bishop of The Methodist Church of the United States, elected in 1960.
Bowman Foster Stockwell (17 September 1899 – 5 June 1961) was a Bishop of The Methodist Church of the United States, elected in 1960.
Charles Oswald Lelean
Charles Oswald Lelean (O.B.E) was born in 1867 in Tasmania, Australia and died at the age of 72 on 14 September 1942.
Charles Oswald Lelean (O.B.E) was born in 1867 in Tasmania, Australia and died at the age of 72 on 14 September 1942.
Daniel Coker
Daniel Coker, born Isaac Wright, was an African American and the first Methodist missionary to the British colony of Sierra Leone.
Daniel Coker, born Isaac Wright, was an African American and the first Methodist missionary to the British colony of Sierra Leone.
Daniel Parish Kidder
Daniel Parish Kidder (1815–1892) was an American Methodist Episcopal theologian and writer, born at Darien, Genesee County, Co., N.Y.
Daniel Parish Kidder (1815–1892) was an American Methodist Episcopal theologian and writer, born at Darien, Genesee County, Co., N.Y.
Don Wendell Holter
Don Wendell Holter (24 March 1905 – 12 September 1999) was an American Bishop of the United Methodist Church, elected in 1972.
Don Wendell Holter (24 March 1905 – 12 September 1999) was an American Bishop of the United Methodist Church, elected in 1972.
Enos Nuttall
Enos Nuttall was the Anglican Primate of the Church in the Province of the West Indies, elected such in 1893.
Enos Nuttall was the Anglican Primate of the Church in the Province of the West Indies, elected such in 1893.
Francis Armstrong
Youngest son of Captain Adam Armstrong, Francis Armstrong arrived in the Swan River Colony with his father, four brothers and sister (his mother had died in Scotland) on 15 Dec.
Youngest son of Captain Adam Armstrong, Francis Armstrong arrived in the Swan River Colony with his father, four brothers and sister (his mother had died in Scotland) on 15 Dec.
Francis Asbury
Francis Asbury, was one of the first two bishops of the Methodist Episcopal Church, now The United Methodist Church in the United States.
Francis Asbury, was one of the first two bishops of the Methodist Episcopal Church, now The United Methodist Church in the United States.
Francis Dunlap Gamewell
Francis Dunlap Gamewell (b. Aug 31, 1857, Camden, SC; d. Aug 14, 1950, Clifton Springs, NY) was a Methodist missionary in China.
Francis Dunlap Gamewell (b. Aug 31, 1857, Camden, SC; d. Aug 14, 1950, Clifton Springs, NY) was a Methodist missionary in China.
George Abernethy
George Abernethy (October 7, 1807 – March 2, 1877) was an American pioneer, notable entrepreneur, and first governor of Oregon under the provisional government in what would become the state of ...
George Abernethy (October 7, 1807 – March 2, 1877) was an American pioneer, notable entrepreneur, and first governor of Oregon under the provisional government in what would become the state of ...
George McDougall
George Millward McDougall was a Methodist missionary in Canada who assisted in negotiations leading to Treaty 6 and Treaty 7 between the Canadian government and the Indian tribes of western Canada.
George Millward McDougall was a Methodist missionary in Canada who assisted in negotiations leading to Treaty 6 and Treaty 7 between the Canadian government and the Indian tribes of western Canada.
George Richard Crooks
George Richard Crooks (3 February 1822 Philadelphia – 20 February 1897) was a United States writer, educator, and Methodist minister.
George Richard Crooks (3 February 1822 Philadelphia – 20 February 1897) was a United States writer, educator, and Methodist minister.
Hannah Dudley
Hannah Dudley (1864 – 1931) was a Methodist mission sister who worked amongst Indo-Fijians in the Suva area of Fiji for 13 years.
Hannah Dudley (1864 – 1931) was a Methodist mission sister who worked amongst Indo-Fijians in the Suva area of Fiji for 13 years.
Henry Augustus Buchtel
Henry Augustus Buchtel (September 3, 1847 – October 22, 1924) was an American minister, educator, and public official, born near Akron, Ohio.
Henry Augustus Buchtel (September 3, 1847 – October 22, 1924) was an American minister, educator, and public official, born near Akron, Ohio.
Henry Hare Dugmore
The Reverend Henry Hare Dugmore, a South African missionary, writer and translator, was born in England, to Isaac and Maria Dugmore.
The Reverend Henry Hare Dugmore, a South African missionary, writer and translator, was born in England, to Isaac and Maria Dugmore.
Hobart Baumann Amstutz
Hobart Baumann Amstutz (18 September 1896 – 26 February 1980) was a bishop of the Methodist Church and the United Methodist Church, elected in 1956.
Hobart Baumann Amstutz (18 September 1896 – 26 February 1980) was a bishop of the Methodist Church and the United Methodist Church, elected in 1956.
Ilaijia Varani
Ilaijia Varani Varani was a chief of Viwa, Bau, Tailevu in Fiji in the mid-to-late 19th century.
Ilaijia Varani Varani was a chief of Viwa, Bau, Tailevu in Fiji in the mid-to-late 19th century.
James Endicott (church leader)
James Endicott (1865-1954) was a Canadian church leader and missionary.
James Endicott (1865-1954) was a Canadian church leader and missionary.
James Evans (linguist)
James Evans was a Canadian Methodist missionary and amateur linguist.
James Evans was a Canadian Methodist missionary and amateur linguist.
James Hope Moulton
Reverend James Moulton was born on 11 October 1863, and died at sea on 9 April 1917.
Reverend James Moulton was born on 11 October 1863, and died at sea on 9 April 1917.
James Joseph Meadows
James Joseph Meadows (September 1, 1835–December 12, 1914), Protestant Christian missionary to China and one of the first missionaries with the China Inland Mission.
James Joseph Meadows (September 1, 1835–December 12, 1914), Protestant Christian missionary to China and one of the first missionaries with the China Inland Mission.
James Woodsworth
Rev. James Woodsworth, D.D. was, in the late 19th century, Superintendent of Methodist Missions in the North-West of Canada, which then included all four of today's western provences.
Rev. James Woodsworth, D.D. was, in the late 19th century, Superintendent of Methodist Missions in the North-West of Canada, which then included all four of today's western provences.
Jo Carr
Bettye Jo Crisler Carr was a preacher, a teacher, an author, a missionary, a mother of five, and a leader of the Girl Scouts of America.
Bettye Jo Crisler Carr was a preacher, a teacher, an author, a missionary, a mother of five, and a leader of the Girl Scouts of America.
Joeli Bulu
Joeli Bulu Born around 1810, Joeli Bulu became a Christian in 1833.
Joeli Bulu Born around 1810, Joeli Bulu became a Christian in 1833.
Johann Wilhelm Ernst Sommer
Johann Wilhelm Ernst Sommer (31 March 1881 – 15 October 1952) was a Bishop of the Methodist Church, elected in 1946 for service in Germany.
Johann Wilhelm Ernst Sommer (31 March 1881 – 15 October 1952) was a Bishop of the Methodist Church, elected in 1946 for service in Germany.
John Gale (journalist)
John Gale (17 April 1831 – 15 July 1929) was the founder of the Queanbeyan Age, the first newspaper to serve Queanbeyan District (and now an important archive of information about daily life...
John Gale (17 April 1831 – 15 July 1929) was the founder of the Queanbeyan Age, the first newspaper to serve Queanbeyan District (and now an important archive of information about daily life...
John Manton
John Allen Manton (17 August 1807 – 9 September 1864) was an English-born Australian Methodist minister, school principal and founding President of Newington College, Sydney.
John Allen Manton (17 August 1807 – 9 September 1864) was an English-born Australian Methodist minister, school principal and founding President of Newington College, Sydney.
John McKendree Springer
John McKendree Springer was an American Bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church and The Methodist Church, elected in 1936.
John McKendree Springer was an American Bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church and The Methodist Church, elected in 1936.
John Philip Newman
John Philip Newman (1 September 1826 – 5 July 1899) was an American Bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church, elected in 1888.
John Philip Newman (1 September 1826 – 5 July 1899) was an American Bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church, elected in 1888.
John Stewart (missionary)
John Stewart (1786-1823) was a missionary to the Wyandot Indians of Ohio and founder of what is often considered the first Methodist mission in America.
John Stewart (1786-1823) was a missionary to the Wyandot Indians of Ohio and founder of what is often considered the first Methodist mission in America.
Joseph Crane Hartzell
Joseph Crane Hartzell 1 June 1842 – 6 September 1929) was an American Missionary Bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church who served in the United States and in Africa.
Joseph Crane Hartzell 1 June 1842 – 6 September 1929) was an American Missionary Bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church who served in the United States and in Africa.
Joseph Waterhouse (minister)
Joseph Waterhouse (February 1828 - 29 April 1881) was an English-born Australian Methodist minister and missionary in Fiji.
Joseph Waterhouse (February 1828 - 29 April 1881) was an English-born Australian Methodist minister and missionary in Fiji.
Josua Mateinaniu
Josua Mateinaniu was a preacher and catechist (teacher) in the Methodist Church of Fiji and Rotuma A wanderer and a sailor at first, he drifted in his travels to Tonga, where he became a Christian.
Josua Mateinaniu was a preacher and catechist (teacher) in the Methodist Church of Fiji and Rotuma A wanderer and a sailor at first, he drifted in his travels to Tonga, where he became a Christian.
Justus Henry Nelson
The Revd Justus Henry Nelson (1850–1937) established the first Protestant church in the Amazon basin and was a self-supporting Methodist missionary in Belém, Pará, Brazil for 45 years.
The Revd Justus Henry Nelson (1850–1937) established the first Protestant church in the Amazon basin and was a self-supporting Methodist missionary in Belém, Pará, Brazil for 45 years.
Martin Ruter
Rev. Martin Henry Ruter, D.D. was a prominent Methodist minister, missionary and educator of the early 19th century.
Rev. Martin Henry Ruter, D.D. was a prominent Methodist minister, missionary and educator of the early 19th century.
Mary Clarke Nind
Mary Clarke Nind (1825-1905), known as "Our Little Bishop", was a philanthropist and worker for social justice.
Mary Clarke Nind (1825-1905), known as "Our Little Bishop", was a philanthropist and worker for social justice.
Ole Peter Petersen
Ole Peter Petersen (April 28, 1822 – 1901) is credited as the founder of Methodism in Norway and co-founder of Norwegian and Danish Methodism in the United States.
Ole Peter Petersen (April 28, 1822 – 1901) is credited as the founder of Methodism in Norway and co-founder of Norwegian and Danish Methodism in the United States.
Oscar Penn Fitzgerald
Oscar Penn Fitzgerald (24 August 1829 – 5 August 1911) was a Methodist clergyman, journalist and educator.
Oscar Penn Fitzgerald (24 August 1829 – 5 August 1911) was a Methodist clergyman, journalist and educator.
Peter Jones (missionary)
Peter Jones (January 1, 1802 – June 29, 1856) was an Ojibwa Methodist minister, translator, chief and author from Burlington Heights, Upper Canada.
Peter Jones (January 1, 1802 – June 29, 1856) was an Ojibwa Methodist minister, translator, chief and author from Burlington Heights, Upper Canada.
Philip Potter (church leader)
Rev Dr Philip Alford Potter was a leader in the Methodist Church and the third General Secretary of the World Council of Churches.
Rev Dr Philip Alford Potter was a leader in the Methodist Church and the third General Secretary of the World Council of Churches.
Pleasant Tackitt
Pleasant Tackitt (Tackett) (April 22, 1803 February 7, 1886) (sometimes rendered as James Pleasant, but there is no official document to support this name) was a 19th century politician, p...
Pleasant Tackitt (Tackett) (April 22, 1803 February 7, 1886) (sometimes rendered as James Pleasant, but there is no official document to support this name) was a 19th century politician, p...
Sailasa Naucukidi
Sailasa Naucukidi Sailasa Naucukidi was a Fijian missionary who volunteered to take the Gospel of Jesus Christ to New Britain in 1875.
Sailasa Naucukidi Sailasa Naucukidi was a Fijian missionary who volunteered to take the Gospel of Jesus Christ to New Britain in 1875.
Thomas Baker (missionary)
The Reverend Thomas Baker (1832-67) was a Methodist missionary in Fiji, known as being the last missionary in that country to be killed and eaten, along with seven of his Fijian followers.
The Reverend Thomas Baker (1832-67) was a Methodist missionary in Fiji, known as being the last missionary in that country to be killed and eaten, along with seven of his Fijian followers.
Thomas Birch Freeman
Thomas Birch Freeman (6 December 1809, Twyford, Hampshire – 12 August 1890, Accra) was a Methodist missionary and colonial official in West Africa.
Thomas Birch Freeman (6 December 1809, Twyford, Hampshire – 12 August 1890, Accra) was a Methodist missionary and colonial official in West Africa.
Thomas Crosby
The Rev. Thomas Crosby (21 June 1840 – 13 January 1914) was an English Methodist missionary known for his work among the First Nations people of coastal British Columbia, Canada.
The Rev. Thomas Crosby (21 June 1840 – 13 January 1914) was an English Methodist missionary known for his work among the First Nations people of coastal British Columbia, Canada.
Thomas Johnson (Kansas politician)
Thomas Johnson (July 11, 1802 – January 2, 1865) was a Methodist missionary and a member of the Kansas territorial legislature.
Thomas Johnson (July 11, 1802 – January 2, 1865) was a Methodist missionary and a member of the Kansas territorial legislature.
Thomas S. Hinde
Thomas Spotwood Hinde was a newspaper editor, author, historian, real estate investor, Methodist minister, and a founder of the city of Mount Carmel, Illinois.
Thomas Spotwood Hinde was a newspaper editor, author, historian, real estate investor, Methodist minister, and a founder of the city of Mount Carmel, Illinois.
William Broadbent Luddington
William Broadbent Luddington (March 1843–November 1888) was a Primitive Methodist missionary who went to the island of Fernando Po (today Bioko in Equatorial Guinea) in about 1880.
William Broadbent Luddington (March 1843–November 1888) was a Primitive Methodist missionary who went to the island of Fernando Po (today Bioko in Equatorial Guinea) in about 1880.
William Earnest Donnelly
William Earnest Donnelly was a New Zealander, who became a teacher and General Secretary of the Students’ Christian Movement in New Zealand, in the early 1930s and early 40s.
William Earnest Donnelly was a New Zealander, who became a teacher and General Secretary of the Students’ Christian Movement in New Zealand, in the early 1930s and early 40s.
William Edward Soothill
William Edward Soothill (1861 – 1935) was a Methodist missionary to China who later became Professor of Chinese at Oxford University and a leading British sinologist.
William Edward Soothill (1861 – 1935) was a Methodist missionary to China who later became Professor of Chinese at Oxford University and a leading British sinologist.
William Henry Pierce
William Henry Pierce (1856-1948), also known as W. H. Pierce, was a Canadian First Nations missionary for the Methodist church and a member of the Tsimshian nation in northwestern British Columbia.
William Henry Pierce (1856-1948), also known as W. H. Pierce, was a Canadian First Nations missionary for the Methodist church and a member of the Tsimshian nation in northwestern British Columbia.
William Henry Singleton
William Henry Singleton (1835-1938) was an American slave, soldier and minister in the African Methodist Episcopal Church (AME Church).
William Henry Singleton (1835-1938) was an American slave, soldier and minister in the African Methodist Episcopal Church (AME Church).
William Tecumseh Vernon
Bishop William Tecumseh Vernon was an American minister in the African Methodist Episcopal Church, president of Western University beginning in 1896, and Register of the Treasury from 1906 to 1911.
Bishop William Tecumseh Vernon was an American minister in the African Methodist Episcopal Church, president of Western University beginning in 1896, and Register of the Treasury from 1906 to 1911.