The “Regular” Methodist Conference

On May 18, 1779, at Roger Thompson’s near the Broken-Back Church, the “Regular” Methodist Conference began with some of the most devoted and successful Methodist preachers, a large majority of the whole. Assent was given to the insistent demand for the holy sacraments from those through whom thousands had been converted. A presbytery was appointed and preachers were ordained. After one year, for the sake of peace, they desisted and appealed to Wesley. Led by the Holy Spirit, he acted, and in 1784 “The Methodist Episcopal Church in America” began its world-wide work. Those approving this step were Isham Tatum, Charles Hopkins, Nelson Reed, Reuben Ellis, Philip Gatch, Thomas Morris, James Morris, James Foster, John Major, Andrew Yeargin, Henry Willis, Francis Poythress, John Sagman, Leroy Cole, Carter Cole, Carter Cole, James O’Kelly, William Moore, and Samuel Roe.

Virginia · United States