Primitive Methodist Church

It began in England in the early 19th century, with the influence of American evangelist Lorenzo Dow (1777–1834).

[3] The leaders who originated Primitive Methodism were attempting to restore a spirit of revivalism as they felt was found in the ministry of John Wesley, with no intent of forming a new church.

The leaders were Hugh Bourne (1772–1852) and William Clowes (1780–1851), preachers in the Wesleyan Methodist Church.

The name is meant to indicate they were conducting themselves in the way of Wesley and the "original" Methodists, particularly in reference to open-air meetings and allowing female ministry.

[5] Primitive Methodist workers played an important role in the formative phase of the Trade Union movement in England.

A combining of various organizational structures occurred in May 1975, and the current (2004) official name—The Primitive Methodist Church in the United States of America—was chosen.

[6] The Primitive Methodist Church in the United States has missions in Spain, Guatemala and other countries throughout the world.