Francis Asbury

Francis Asbury was a British-born Methodist preacher who became a key leader in spreading Methodism across the United States in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Invited by John Wesley, he traveled extensively on horseback, founding churches and training pastors, helping to shape American Methodism. Known for his relentless dedication, Asbury helped establish a disciplined, organized religious movement that grew rapidly in America, emphasizing personal faith and social outreach. His efforts significantly influenced religious life in early America, making Methodism one of the country's major Christian denominations.