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?
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?
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