Vocabulary – George Whitefield Arrives in Savannah
Preachers
Noun
A minister, somebody whose occupation so to give sermons, preach the gospel, or conduct religious services
Methodist
Noun
a movement of Protestant Christianity represented by a number of denominations and organizations, claiming a total of approximately seventy million adherents worldwide. The movement traces its roots to John Wesley’s evangelistic revival movement within Anglicanism
Missionary
Noun
somebody sent to another country by a church to spread its faith or to do social and medical work
Georgia Trustee
Noun
Members of the board of trustees who were put in charge of governing the Georgia colony
Appointed
Verb
To give someone a position or job to do
Passion
Noun
intense or overpowering emotion such as love, joy, hatred, or anger
Fervor
Noun
Intensity, extremely passionate enthusiasm
Unorthodox
Adjective
Unconventional, not the typical style or manner of doing things
Igniting
Verb
To start a cause like lighting a fire
Evangelical
Adjective
relating or belonging to any Protestant Christian church that emphasizes the authority of the Bible and salvation through the personal acceptance of Jesus Christ
Revival
Noun
A renewal of interest in religion