Top: The United Methodist symbol – The Flame and Cross – the flame is John Wesley’s (founder of the Methodist movement) because he was rescued from burning parsonage as a child. So, he referred to himself as “A brand plucked from the burning.” And also because his own conversion experience was like a fire set in his heart he described his heart being “strangely warmed”. Additionally, the cross reminds us of Christ, and the flame, the fire of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost.

Figure: John Wesley holding a Bible in one hand and holding his other out to people to whom he preached, after his early ministry, he mostly preached outside to any who would listen. He also holds his hand out in a plea to the Church of England of his day to reform. John began the Methodist movement after an inner experience of Christ which resulted in an amazing transformation of his spirit and life.