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No. He was founder of the Methodist movement/Church.
A lay preacher is one chosen from the laity to serve a a preacher when the pastors of the United Methodist Church are gone.
Roy C. Nichols has written: 'Doing the gospel' -- subject(s): Church renewal, Lay ministry, Membership, Methodist Church, Pastoral theology, United Methodist Church (U.S), United Methodist Church (U.S.)
I believe the United Methodist church would not agree to a non-celibate gay person as a minister of the church; however, a liturgist, musician or a lay leader may be well accepted.
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Almer Pennewell has written: 'The Methodist movement in Northern Illinois' -- subject(s): Methodist Church in Illinois
Depending on the context, "Methodist" could be a noun, a part of a proper noun, or an adjective. Methodist should always be capitalized. Noun: Susie is a Methodist. Part of a Proper Noun: I am a member of The United Methodist Church. I was born at Methodist Hospital. Adjective: That is a Methodist church. Prevenient grace is a distinctive belief of Methodist theology. John Wesley is the founder of the Methodist movement. I was born at a Methodist hospital.
The Methodist movement within the Anglican church was started by John and Charles Wesley while they were students.
Candidates for elected positions within the United Methodist Church are nominated by the Committee on Lay Leadership. The nominees are presented to the annual Charge/Church conference for affirmation by vote. If you want to serve on the Board, ask a member of the Lay Leadership Committee (formerly known as the Committee on Nominations).
Methodist Episcopal Church was created in 1784.
A methodist Church, St Nicholas' Methodist Church
Washington Methodist Church was created in 1828.