John Wesley was born in Epworth, Lincolnshire, England, on June 17, 1703. He attended Christ Church, Oxford, where, with his brother Charles and George Whitefield, he formed the 'Holy Club' for methodical study of the Bible and Christian living. After a missionary period in Georgia, he returned to England and began preaching in the open air. Wesley's message of salvation by faith and the possibility of Christian perfection resonated with many people, leading to the formation of Methodist congregations. He traveled tirelessly throughout Great Britain and Ireland, preaching thousands of sermons and organizing the movement's expansion. Wesley was also a prolific writer, publishing sermons, tracts, and an edition of his 'Journals'. He died in London on March 2, 1791, leaving a lasting legacy in the history of Christianity.