John Wesley started the Methodist Movement at a college ministry at the University of Oxford.  The Wesley is named after him, hoping to capture the spirit of a movement that changed the world. 

John Wesley was an Anglican priest in 18th Century England. A remarkable preacher, he often left the pulpit to preach in fields and wherever else poor and working class folks gathered. Wesley was a master organizer and innovator creating different kinds of small groups for spiritual growth, community building, and accountability. 

Many current Christian denominations are historically connected to the life and work of John Wesley. For more information hit link here.