The document discusses the guiding principles of John Wesley, a theologian and founder of Methodism, emphasizing the mantra of doing good in various ways, places, times, and to all people. It highlights Wesley's extensive contributions, including sermons, advocacy for social reforms, and his simplistic lifestyle. The text also underscores the depth of his commitment to Christianity and the renewal of the Church of England.

1. John D. Hipsley
jhipsley@igc.org
DO ALL THE GOOD YOU CAN.
By all the means you can.
In all the ways you can.
In all the places you can.
At all the times you can.
To all the people you can.
As long as ever you can.
Attributed to
John Wesley, Theologian
Founder of Methodism
JOHN WESLEY – A PRINCIPLE TO LIVE BY
JOHN WESLEY
(1703-1791)

2. I.
WHO OR WHAT?
To all the people
you can
A Methodical Mantra: Do all the good you can…
DO ALL
THE GOOD
YOU CAN…

3. II.
HOW MUCH?
By all the means
(resources)
you can
I.
WHO OR WHAT?
To all the people
you can
A Methodical Mantra: Do all the good you can…
DO ALL
THE GOOD
YOU CAN…

4. II.
HOW MUCH?
By all the means
(resources)
you can
III.
WHERE?
In all the places
you can
I.
WHO OR WHAT?
To all the people
you can
A Methodical Mantra: Do all the good you can…
DO ALL
THE GOOD
YOU CAN…

5. II.
HOW MUCH?
By all the means
(resources)
you can
III.
WHERE?
In all the places
you can
IV.
WHEN?
At all the times
you can
I.
WHO OR WHAT?
To all the people
you can
A Methodical Mantra: Do all the good you can…
DO ALL
THE GOOD
YOU CAN…

6. II.
HOW MUCH?
By all the means
(resources)
you can
III.
WHERE?
In all the places
you can
IV.
WHEN?
At all the times
you can
I.
WHO OR WHAT?
To all the people
you can
A Methodical Mantra: Do all the good you can…
V.
HOW?
In all the ways
(methods)
you can
DO ALL
THE GOOD
YOU CAN…

7. II.
HOW MUCH?
By all the means
(resources)
you can
III.
WHERE?
In all the places
you can
IV.
WHEN?
At all the times
you can
I.
WHO OR WHAT?
To all the people
you can
VI.
WHY?
As long as ever
you can
A Methodical Mantra: Do all the good you can…
V.
HOW?
In all the ways
(methods)
you can
DO ALL
THE GOOD
YOU CAN…

8. • He preached 40,000 sermons
• Rode 250,000 miles on horseback
• Lived on 28 pounds annually
• Founded (unintentionally) a new denomination
• Served the forgotten people of Britain
• Advocated for the poor, respect for women, prison
reform and abolition of slavery
“His love for historical Christianity was unmatched
except by his love for the Gospel,
and his desire for renewal
in the Church of England
had no parallel.”
Quote: Christian History
JOHN WESLEY – A SYNOPSIS