Charles Grandison Finney
Charles Grandison Finney The Father of Modern Revivalism(1792-1875) Dan Moorhead Early Life Born in Warren, Connecticut Studied as an apprentice to become a lawyer. During his training he had a dramatic conversion experience and was baptized into the church. He quit his lawyer career and became a preacher. Emphasized the will of man and employed revival techniques that became known as "New Measures" Life as a Preacher Finney became a licensed minister in the Presbyterian Church at the age of 29. Became known for his unconventional ways of preaching including: Extemporaneous preaching Instituting his ?new measures? Ordained a Presbyterian minister in 1824, Finney was soon at odds with conservative clergy Became know for his work in defining Revivalism Finney?s ?New Measures?