George Whitefield

December 27, 1714 – September 30, 1770

Evangelist & Preacher

The thundering voice of the Great Awakening

Biography

Anglican cleric and evangelist who was one of the founders of Methodism and the evangelical movement. He preached to enormous crowds on both sides of the Atlantic and was a key figure in the Great Awakening.

Faith & Testimony

Whitefield was one of the most powerful preachers in Christian history, known for his dramatic delivery and deep conviction. Benjamin Franklin estimated he could be heard by 30,000 people at once. He preached over 18,000 sermons in his lifetime.

Sources

George Whitefield — Wikipedia — Biography of the Great Awakening evangelist
George Whitefield's Journals — Whitefield's personal journals documenting the Great Awakening revival
Selected Sermons of George Whitefield — Sermons from the most celebrated preacher of the First Great Awakening