George Whitefield (/ ˈhwɪtfiːld /; 27 December [O.S. 16 December] 1714 – 30 September 1770), was an English Anglican priest and preacher who was one of the founders of Methodism and the evangelical …

George Whitefield, Church of England evangelist who by his popular preaching stimulated the 18th-century Protestant revival throughout Britain and in the British American colonies. He played a …

Jun 9, 2025 · George Whitefield dedicated his life to teaching the Scriptures and calling people to know and love God. This biography explores the life of Whitefield as a prominent figure in the early …

George Whitefield was a traveling evangelist during the Great Awakening who used an innovative preaching style and expressed the need for people to be “born again.” He changed preaching in …

Whitefield returned to America for the second of his seven visits in November 1739, arriving at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. From there he traveled throughout the colonies, preaching mainly in …

3 days ago · George Whitefield was the most famous person in the American colonies—arguably more well known than Benjamin Franklin. He was an English preacher with a powerful voice and a passion …

Jun 25, 2019 · George Whitefield, a forerunner to today’s crusade-style preachers, helped spark the 18th-century Great Awakening in the English-speaking world.

Jul 10, 2025 · George Whitefield (pronounced Wit-feeld) is one of the founders of Methodism and a major figure in the transatlantic religious revivals of the eighteenth century, known as the “Great …

2 days ago · The Evangelical Revival broke out in the 1730s with the central message, “You must be born again” (Jn 3:7). The two most famous evangelists of the new movement were George Whitefield …

Whitefield became one of the central figures in the First Great Awakening (circa 1730s-1770s), a widespread religious revival that took root in Great Britain and North America. He crossed the …