Methodist Church History

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Methodist Ministerial Appointments before 1961	This is a comprehensive record of all Methodist Ministerial appointments before 1961, including the Wesleyan Methodists, the Primitive Methodists, the Free Methodists and the Bible Christians.	Ministerial Appointments before 1961
Home Missionaries	A Tribute to Home Missionaries - stories and tales of their trials and tribulations.	WHS Publication #63 Journal 1996 A Tribute to Home Missionaries by M and F Baker
Home Missionaries	See also individual names.
Local Preachers	The story of local preaching in the British Isles with an emphasis on the women. The lives of selected outstanding personalities, both men and women, are followed through.	WHS Publication #86 1999 Women Local Preachers in the British Isles by D. Graham
	The story of William Hough, a Catechist and lay Preacher in early NZ who worked in Nelson and Taranaki.	WHS Publication #86 1999 William Hough: Catechist and Lay Preacher A New Zealand Pioneer by V. E. Mossong
	See also individual names.
Methodist Women	Jubilee Brochure 1907-1957 of the Methodist Deaconess Order.	WHS Publication #15(4) 1957 Methodist Deaconess Order 1907-57 by the Deaconess Board
	Out of the Silence tells the story of women in the NZ Methodist Church from the earliest days up to 1985. It is a story of faith and determination.	Out of the Silence by Ruth Fry 1985
	The story of the Methodist Deaconess Order and an index of all those who have served in it. 1907-1986.	WHS Publication #48 1986 Not Self - But Others: The Deaconess Order by W.A.Chambers
	Journal 1994 includes many articles about women in the NZ Methodist Church. Included are: Phyllis Guthardt, Jean Waugh, Margaret Glen, Kate Fletcher, Jane Smalley, A.Lois White, Jeanie Lovell-Smith, Makereta Sotutu, Susannah Napier, Rachael Zister, Mary Marks, Pat Evison, Jane Woon and Margaret Pasey.	WHS Publication #61 Journal 1994
	In this 2002 WHS lecture, the Rev. Dr. Susan Thompson looks at the women who have attended Trinity College and the reactions to them.	WHS Publication #79 Journal 2004 Being "As Good As a Woman" by Susan Thompson
	A Book Review of For Others With Love - A Story of Early Sisters and Methodist Deaconesses by Marcia Baker.	WHS Publication #95 Journal 2012 Book Review by Jill Richards.
	See also individual names.
Solomon Is /Bougainville /Buka	Ever Widening Circles contains articles about John Veo Bitibule, Scotter and Mary Bo, Francis Bongbong, Hazel Boseto, Leslie Boseto, Daniel Bula, Edwin Daga, Stephen & Mulu Gadepeta, Belshazzar Gina, Paula Havea, Dora Rande Moata, Semisi Nau, David Pausu, John Pirah, Iula (Ula) Qilanoba, Simon and Varosi Rigamu, Nathan Sipisong, Lester & Maybent Sogabule, Usaia Sotutu, Stephen Sukina, David Voeta	WHS Publication #75 - 2001 Ever Widening Circles Ed. Alan Leadley
Solomon Is /Bougainville /Buka	See also individual names.
Armitage, Alan	Alan's Obituary in the WHS Journal 2003	WHS Publication #77 Journal 2003
Armitage, John	Marcia traces the contribution given to NZ Methodism by this family. William was one of the original Albertland settlers. His family and descendants gave much to the Primitive Methodist Church during the 19th Century.	WHS Publication #72 - 2000 The Armitage Family by M. Baker in the WHS Journal 2000
Armitage, John	After serving for many years as a Local Preacher in Canterbury, John Armitage was appointed as a Home Missionary to Kaiapoi in 1873. He was ordained in 1878 and served in Oamaru and Kaiapoi. He was the first editor of the New Zealand Wesleyan.	WHS Publication #44 Journal 1984 John Armitage, NZ Methodism's First Editor by J.B.Dawson
Baker, Frank	A tribute to the life and work of the Rev Dr Frank Baker especially his contributions to the Wesley Historical Society.	WHS Publication #72 - 2000 Obituary by J. Vickers in the WHS Journal 2000
Beaumont, Pamela	The story of Sister Pamela Beaumont's early life, and her first term in Bougainville 1951-1953.	Falling Leaves by Pamela Beamont
Beaumont, Pamela	Sister Pamela Beaumont's own account of her time in Bougainville from 1954 to 1958.	Glimpses of Bougainville by Pamela Beaumont
Brazendale, Graham	Graham's Obituary in the WHS Journal 2003	WHS Publication #77 Journal 2003
Brown, George	This review of Helen Gardner's book George Brown in Oceania takes us back to his mission work. We see George Brown operating as both evangelist and anthropologist. Fundamental questions are raised about the missionary enterprise.	WHS Publication #82 Journal 2006 Book Review: Gathering for God: George Brown in Oceania - by H B Gardner. Reviewed by J Roberts
Buddle, Thomas	The Rev Thomas and Mrs Buddle arrived in New Zealand in 1840 just after the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi. This book gives some of the story of their lives here.	Meth. Literature & Colporteur Soc. 1940 Rev Thomas and Mrs Buddle Pioneer Missionaries to New Zealand
Buller, James	The story of James Buller 1812-1884	WHS Publication #23(1&2) 1966 Rev James Buller by Bernard Gadd
Buller, James	This publication contains an article by Wes. Chambers entitled The Master Builder: James Buller and the Colonial Church in Canterbury.	WHS Publication #62 1995 Rev. Wesley Albert Chambers
Bumby, John	The story the Rev. John Bumby, an early missionary to New Zealand.	WHS Publication #56 Journal 1990 By a Mysterious Providence by I Whyle
Bumby, John	The story of the Rev John Bumby told through the diaries and reports of his contemporaries.	Methodist Church of Aotearoa-NZ Rev John Bumby Commemoration 1990 by I.Whyle
Burt, Douglas	This is the Obituary for Douglas Howard Burt 1926-2010	WHS Publication #92 Obituary: Douglas Howard Burt Journal 2010
Carr, Thomas Goodwill	The Rev T G Carr (1846-1935) tells his story of his ministerial career in New Zealand.	My Life Story by T G Carr
Carter, George	The Rev George Carter is best known for his work in the Solomon Islands. This obituary tells the story of his life and contribution to NZ Methodism.	WHS Publication #56 Journal 1990 George Gilmour Carter
Carter, George	This looks at the last resting place of George Carter at Munda in the Solomon Islands.	WHS Publication #58 Journal 1991-92 Journey to Munda by V.Mossong
Chambers, Wesley	This publication is devoted to the Rev Wes Chambers and contains eulogies and some of his articles and poems.	WHS Publication #62 1995 Rev. Wesley Albert Chambers
Chapman, James	Methodists and a Questioning Faith describes how the Rev J.G. Chapman was charged with Heresy in 1912 for "promulgating doctrines contrary to those of John Wesley."	WHS Publication #78 Methodists and a Questioning Faith
Chivers, Gladys	Gladys and her husband Frank went to the Solomon Islands in 1922. She died suddenly in 1927. This is her story as told by Sister Lina.	WHS Publication #44 Journal 1984 A Missionary Tragedy - The Death of Gladys Chivers by G.G.Carter
Cornwell, Irene Eva	Tribute by Rev Stan Gouge at her funeral. Irene Shoosmith married Gordon Cornwell.	WHS Publication #85 Journal 2007 Tribute by Stan Gouge.
Cornwell, Gordon	The WHS obituary of the Rev. Gordon Cornwell.	WHS Publication #79 Journal 2004 Obituary: Rev. Gordon Cornwell
Creed, Charles	Frank Paine draws on letters and diaries of the Rev Charles Creed, an early missionary who arrived in NZ in 1838, to demonstrate the adversity he encountered and his determination to proclaim the gospel.	WHS Publication #81 Journal 2005 Charles Creed, Intrepid Traveller by Frank Paine.
Crump, John	The story of John Crump and his missionary work in Papua New Guinea. 1894-1904	WHS Publication #29 1975 Misakaram - Rev. John Crump by G.G.Carter
Davidson, Allan K.	Allan Davidson's reflects on his friendships and contacts with Methodists and Methodism throughout the duration of his ministry and vocation, teaching Church History.	WHS Publication #89 Journal 2009 Travelling with Methodists (and others) on the Good Ship Oikoumene by Allan K. Davidson.
Dawson, John	A tribute to the Rev. John Dawson B.A. who served as the editor for the WHS Proceedings from 1983-1989.	WHS Publication #72 - 2000 Obituary in the WHS Journal 2000
Dawson, Selwyn	The Obituary of the Rev Selwyn Dawson MA QSO (reprinted from the New Zealand Herald )	WHS Publication #74 Journal 2001 One Lifelong Lesson in Loving Thy Neighbour by Gordon McLauchlan
Evison, Pat	Pat Evison was a daughter of Rev. E. O. Blamires. This is mainly the story of her parents and their influence on NZ women.	WHS Publication #61 Journal 1994 Helen Jane Patricia ( Pat) Evision
Fairclough, Paul	The story of the Rev Paul Wynyard Fairclough FRAS. He was President of Conference in 1898 and was appointed editor of The New Zealand Methodist from 1893.	WHS Publication #86 Journal 2008
Fletcher, Kate	A letter written about 1849 from Kate Fletcher, the wife of Rev. Joseph Fletcher, to the WMS. This tells of early missionary life in NZ.	WHS Publication #61 Journal 1994
Garland, Charles	Methodists and a Questioning Faith describes how the - Rev. C. H. Garland challenged the church in a lecture at the 1893 Wesleyan Conference entitled "The Bearing of Higher Criticism on Leading Evangelical Doctrines" especially Science and Evolution.	WHS Publication #78 Methodists and a Questioning Faith
Gilmore, Les	Comments on the Rev Les Gilmore from some of his contemporaries. Les was the WHS Secretary from 1948-1982.	WHS Publication #44 Journal 1984 Les Gilmore as his Contemporaries knew him.
Gina, Belshazzar	The life and times of the Rev. Belshazzar Gina, the first ordained Solomon Islander. His life with the Rev Goldie and as a minister to his people through the war.	WHS Publication #71 2000 Yours in His Service by G.C.Carter
Glen, Margaret	Margaret grew up on Stewart Is and married Frank in 1958. Frank joined the ministry. They helped pioneer the NCC Industrial Chaplaincy at Manapouri. Frank trained as a pilot and they went to the Australian outback pioneering the Flying Padre patrols.	WHS Publication #61 Journal 1994
Greenwood, Bill	A look at his life following his death in 1986.	WHS Publication #49 Journal 1986 Bill Greenwood - Preacher - Historian- Methodist by J B Dawson
Gooder, Northend	From a talk by Dr. Elaine Bolitho.	Karori Pioneer Families by E E Bolitho 2012
Guthardt, Phyllis	This Journal contains the Rev Guthardt's 1993 WHS lecture on being the first female minister and an article on her.	WHS Publication #61 Journal 1994
Guthardt, Phyllis	Phyllis Myra Guthardt tells the story of the first woman minister in the NZ Methodist Church.	WHS Publication #61 Journal 1994
Hames, Eric	The Rev Eric Hames M.A. was a Fellow of both Trinity and Wesley Colleges. He held many positions within the Methodist Church of NZ served the Wesley Historical Society in various positions for 54 years as member, chairman and secretary until his death in 1984. He was Principal of Trinity College for many years.	WHS Publication #46 Journal 1985 Eric Hames - Churchman, Historian, Friend
Hames, Inez	Inez Hames tells of her Missionary work in Fiji. 1920-1970	WHS Publication #27(5) 1973 I Remember - A Missionary in Fiji by Inez Hames
Harding, Isaac	The life of the pioneer minister Rev. Isaac Harding who served as a minister in Auckland, Otago, Wellington and Australia for 61 years. 1815-1897	WHS Publication #31(1&2) 1977 Glimpses of the Work of Rev. I. Harding by A.Harding
Harper, George	The Westland Diary of the Rev. G. S. Harper 1865-66.	WHS Publication #20(3) 1964 Gold Digging and the Gospel - Westland Diary of Rev.G.S.Harper by J.H.Haslam
Harris, Charles	The Rev Charles Harris worked for many years in the Ohura district, as a Local Preacher in Geraldine, and as a Home Missionaryin Ohura from 1915-18.	WHS Publication #44 Journal 1984 Reverend Charles Harris by J.L. Woodhouse
Hobbs, John	The life and work of the Rev. John Hobbs 1800-1883	WHS Publication #13(2-4) 1955 Brother John by T.G.M.Spooner
Hoult, Dr Gerald	Dr Hoult was a medical missionary at Helena Goldie Hospital in the Solomons 1948-1962. This highlights the challenges that medical work faced and the development of services, often under very difficult circumstances.	WHS Publication #92 Dr Gerald Hoult - Helena Goldie Hospital by P Taylor Journal 2010
Hornblow, Edgar	The Rev Edgar Hornblow was the founder of the Aldersgate Fellowship and its president for 7 years.	WHS Publication #65 1997 Journal 1997
Hough, William	A Catechist and lay Preacher in early NZ who worked in Nelson and Taranaki.	WHS Publication #86 1999 William Hough: Catechist and Lay Preacher A New Zealand Pioneer by V. E. Mossong
Ironside, Samuel	This publication contains an interesting article on Samuel Ironside and his brother Isaac.	WHS Publication #62 1995 Rev. Wesley Albert Chambers
	Douglas Burt's personal links with Samuel Ironside. This is followed by two further article by Doug Burt on other links with Samuel Ironside.	WHS Publication #69 1999 Journal 1999 Samuel's Other Sheep by D.Burt
	This is the 1985 WHS lecture given by Wes Chambers and follows the life of the Rev Samuel Ironside.	WHS Publication #46 Journal 1985 Samuel Ironside in Church & Community by W.A.Chambers
	This book details the life of Samuel Ironside in New Zealand between 1839 and 1858 when he went to Australia.	WHS Publication 1982 Samuel Ironside in New Zealand 1839 - 1858 by W.A.Chambers
Jefferies, Olive (later Williams)	Sister Olive tells of her work in Dunedin around 1900.	WHS Publication #44 Journal 1984 A Letter from Sister Olive
Johnson, Richard	The story of Richard Johnson - the first chaplain in Sydney.Marsden was appointed to assist him. (A paper presented at the South Pacific Conference of the World Methodist Historical Society, Auckland 1987)	WHS Publication #50 1987 (Paper) The Apostle of Methodism - Richard Johnson (1753-1827) by F. Baker
Jones, Henry $ Mary	From a talk by Dr. Elaine Bolitho.	Karori Pioneer Families by E E Bolitho 2012
Jones, Lina	The story of SisterLina Jones and her missionary work in the Western Solomon Islands. 1890-1979	WHS Publication #45 1985 Valuable Beyond Price - Sister Lina Jones by G.G.Carter
King, Michael	The WHS obituary of Michael King, by Dr. Peter Lineham.	WHS Publication #79 Journal 2004 Obituary: Michael King
Knight Family	Pioneers William and Mary Ann Knight and family sailed from Cornwall on the Duke of Roxburgh, settling in Lower Hutt in 1840. Family, including son James Penrose Knight were active in Lower Hutt Methodist Churches. The family grew and spread over the North Island, as land became available. Cornish ingenuity and adaptability were key values enabling them to adjust to colonial life through war, peace and ongoing social changes into the 21st century.	Knights from Cornwall Stories of the Knight Family in New Zealand by Elaine Bolitho
Lange, David	John Roberts surveys the life of one of our most colourful Prime Ministers and argues that David Lange was deeply influenced by Methodism both in New Zealand and Britain.	WHS Publication #81 Journal 2005 David Lange and his Methodism by John Roberts
Laurenson, George	An obituary written following his death in 1988. George was especially known for his work with the Home Mission and Maori Mission Department.	WHS Publication #51 Journal 1988 George Irvine Laurenson, C.B.E.
Lawry, Keith	A tribute to Keith Howard Lawry, a greatgrandson of Walter Lawry. He served as Treasurer to the WHS from 1971-1988.	WHS Publication #72 - 2000 Obituary in the WHS Journal 2000
Lawry, Walter	The story of Rev Walter Lawry and his missionary work in Australia, Tonga and New Zealand. 1793-1853	WHS Publication #23(4) 1967 Walter Lawry and the Wesleyan Mission in the South Seas by E.W.Hames
Lawry, Walter	The story of Walter Lawry's courtship and marriage to Mary Hassall.	WHS Publication #49 Journal 1986 A Missionary Marries
Le Heron, Bernie	Bernie Le Heron has completed a successful term as editor of the WHS Journal. Bernie has overseen the development of the Journal in recent years and has always been convinced of its important place in the life of the church.	WHS Publication #81 Journal 2005 Tribute to Retiring Editor - Bernie Le Heron by Susan Thompson
Le Heron, Bernie	Obituary: Bernrad Le Heron 1918-2010.	WHS Publication #92 Obituary: Bernard Le Heron. Journal 2010
Leigh, Samuel	Samuel Leigh the first NZ Wesleyan missionary 1822-1827 and his Whangaroa Mission Station	WHS Publication #3(1&2) 1944 Toil and Adversity in Whangaroa by Dr.C.H.Laws
	This publications contains a number of letters written by Samuel Leigh and his wife, and others written to them.	WHS Publication #62 1995 Rev. Wesley Albert Chambers
	Jim Stuart tells the story of Samuel Leigh and the first Wesleyan Mission on the Whangaroa Harbour.	WHS Publication #87/88 2008 Making Connections Down Under by Jim Stuart
Lewis, John J	J J Lewis was a respected spiritual guide both within Methodism and beyond, in ecumenical circles. He was recognised as one whose words should be listened to. Though his presence was quiet and gentle, one came to see that his contribution could never be ignored. The impact lie had on generations of Methodist and Anglican theological students continues to be evident in ministries in many parishes around the country.	WHS Publication #73 2001 John J Lewis - Gracious Prophet
Lovell-Smith, Jennie	Jennie was a partner of Kate Sheppard in the franchise and temperance movement for 40 years. She died in 1924 and is remembered in the Upper Riccarton Methodist Church.	WHS Publication #61 Journal 1994
Luxford, John	The story of the NZ Military Chaplain Rev. John H. Luxford CMG 1854-1921	WHS Publication #23(3) 1967 Padre John Luxford C.M.G. by F.G.Glen
Marks, Mary Jane	She went as a teen with Rev Skevington to the Waimate Mission Station.	WHS Publication #61 Journal 1994
McHardie, David	A tribute to a man who was an indefatigable worker for the Methodist Church in the Rangitikei-Manawatu area from 1866 - 1879.	WHS Publication #44 Journal 1984 David McHardie - Pioneer Methodist by G.Saunders
Miller, Barbara	The Rev. Barbara Miller traces her spiritual journey.	WHS Publication #79 Journal 2004 Barbara Miller: My Spiritual Journey
Miller, Frederick	The story of the missionary Frederick Miller of Wakatumutumu on the banks of the Mokau. One of the least known of our missionaries. 1816-1848	WHS Publication #16(5) 1959 Sowing the Seed in Pioneer NZ - Frederick Miller of Wakatumutumu by G.Elliott
Miller, Frederick	Susannah Napier married Frederick Miller and after his death, she went to Tonga as a missionary.	WHS Publication #61 Journal 1994
Minarapa Te Rangi-hatu-ake	The story of the Maori evangelist Minarapa Te Rangi-hatu-ake 810?- 1893? is a story that is interwoven with the founding of the Wakefield settlement at Whanganui-a-Tara, Port Nicholson (Wellington) on 22 January 1840.	WHS Publication #95 2012 Journal 2012 Minarapa Te Rangi-hatu-ake and Te Aro Pa, 1839-1841 by Gary Clover
Morley, William	The story of the Rev. Dr. William Morley - "A Statesman of God among Australasian Methodists". A description of his work in New Zealand.	WHS Publication #20(1&2) 1964 William Morley - Statesman of God by B.Gadd
Morley, William	Morley's record as a Church leader has never been equalled in the Methodist Church of New Zealand. Mr Thomas has given us all we need to know why this is so. What he has shared with us is eminently readable, and he deserves both our commendation for what he has written and our time in reading it.	WHS Publication #80 Morley A Man for his Time by William F F Thomas
Mossong, Verna	Written when she is awarded a QSM, this outlines her contribution to the NZ Methodist Archives, WHS and women's organisations.	WHS Publication #72 - 2000 Article by P. Taylor in the WHS Journal 2000
Mossong, Verna	Verna Mossong farewalled from the Auckland Archives August 2001.	WHS Publication #74 Journal 2001 Verna Mossong Farewelled
Napier, Susannah	See Frederick Miller.
Nuttall, Roger	An obituary notice for the Rev. A. Roger G. Nuttall.	WHS Publication #69 1999 Journal 1999 In Memory of Roger Nuttall by D.Burt
Orchard, John and Susan	John's ministry spans the most vigorous period of Bible Christian activity in New Zealand, of which undoubtedly the most outstanding figure was John himself, ably assisted by his wife.[Journal 2005 contains a reprint of the original article with some minor additions.]	WHS Publications #51 & #81 Journal 1988 and Journal 2005 John and Susan Orchard - Bible Christians by B.A.Peddie
Pacey, Margaret	Margaret was the President of the MWMU for its first 11years.	WHS Publication #61 Journal 1994
Parker, Wes	Wes Parker's Obituary in the WHS Journal 2003	WHS Publication #77 Journal 2003
Pausu, David	David Pausu was the most loved and influential man in Siwai, southern Bougainville. Known as the Peacemaker.	WHS Publication #35 1979 Peacemakers -David Pausu and the United Church of South Bouganville. by A.H.Voyce
Penman, Jack	Tributes to Jack Penman by Mary Caygill and Keith Taylor "Growth in Love" - a sermon by Jack Penman "Ordination Change" by Jack Penman Conference 1978.	WHS Publication #86 Journal 1988
Richards, Jill	The Rev. Jill Richards traces her spiritual journey.	WHS Publication #79 Journal 2004 Jill Richards: My Spiritual Journey
Richardson, John Bell	The Rev. J.B.Richardson was a NZ Methodist minister who served in may Circuits around NZ. He was the President of Conference in 1881. 1840-1881	WHS Publication #19(3) 1962 John Bell Richardson by C.J.Luxton
Rigg, Frank	The Rev Frank Rigg was involved with the Methodist Revival Fellowship for over 25 years.	WHS Publication #65 1997 Journal 1997
Rive, Philip & Annie	From a talk by Dr. Elaind Bolitho	Karori Pioneer Families by E E Bolitho 2012
Roberts, David	David's farewell from the WHS	WHS Publication #77 Journal 2003
Salmon, John	The Spiritual Journey of the Rev. John Salmon	WHS Publication #78 Methodists and a Questioning Faith A Spiritual Journey by John Salmon
Sanson, Henry	First in the Hutt, then in the Manawatu district, he was untiring in his support of Methodist services, leaving everywhere substantial memorials of his wisely-directed zeal and liberality.	Sanson Trust 2004
Sayers, Sir Edward	Sir Edward Sayers was Methodist missionary in the Solomons, military medical administrator, consultant physician then Dean of the University of Otago School of Medicine.	WHS Publication #46 Journal 1985 Sir Edward Sayers
Schnackenburg, Cort	Cort Henry Schnackenburg was a German missionary. He spent many years in Mokau with little support and then moved onto Kawhia and Raglan. 1843-1880	WHS Publication #57 1991 A Pioneer Missionary - Cort Henry Schnackenburg - Mokau to Raglan by G.E.J.Hammer
Scrimgeour, Colin	A book review by Barry Jones of SCRIM - the man with a mike by William Renwick	WHS Publication #95 Journal 2012 Book Review - The Man With a Mike
Sipisong, Nathan	The story of Nathan Sipisong and the Coastwatchers who remained on Bougainville during the Japanese occupation.	WHS Publiction #74, Journal 2001 Nathan Sipisong: Wartime Adventures edited by Audrey Bruce
Skevington, John	John Skevington (1814-1835) came to NZ on the Triton with Thomas Buddle and others. He work in Taranaki and Wanganui and died at 30 totally worn out.	WHS Publication #52, Journal 1989 Memento Mori - John Skevington by D.Phillipps
Skevington, John	Gary Clover shows how John Skevington was sent to South Taranaki at least in part to "forestall the influence of 'Popery' and 'Puseyism".	WHS Publication #89 Journal 2009 A Life of the Reverend John Skevington 1815-1845 by Gary Clover
Skinner, Thomas	Thomas Skinner was a Catechist who served in Sth Taranaki with William Woon, at Taupo, New Plymouth and the Hokianga.	WHS Publication #67 1998 Journal 1998 Thomas Skinner, Catechist
Slade, William	The story of Rev. William Slade (1859-1916) a N.Z. missionary to Fiji.	WHS Publication #52, Journal 1989 William Slade of Fiji by W.G.Slade
Smales, Gideon	This is the story of the Rev Gideon Smales, a missionary to Aotea Harbour in 1844, and later the founder of St. John's Church, East, Tamaki	WHS Publication #46 Journal 1985 A Man and his Church by D.Roberts
Smalley, Jane	Jane was the wife of Rev. Joseph Smalley. This article quotes extensively from an article she wrote in 1892 on "Female Enfranchisement".	WHS Publication #61 Journal 1994
Snowden, Rita	A trubute to the life and work of Sister Rita Snowden.	WHS Publication #72 - 2000 Obituary by M. Dine in the WHS Journal 2000
Spooner, Tom	Tom was a historian. He is first recorded as writing Brother John for the Wesley Historical Society. He died in 1997.	WHS Publication #65 1997 Journal 1997
Sotutu, Makereta	Makereta, a Fijian, was a teacher at the Methodist Mission on the island of Buka in the Trust Territory of New Guinea in the 1940s. This tells of her life and work there.	WHS Publication #61 Journal 1994
Tahu, Mareta	Rev Mareta Tahu was the first woman to be ordained as a minister of the United Church of Solomon Islands.	WHS Publication #76 The Story of My Life in the Church Ministry Journal 2002
Tawhai, Mohi	Mohi is referred to in the previous article in this Journal. He was a Hokianga area Maori Chief of Waima, a staunch Christian loyal to the Wesleyan Missionaries.	WHS Publication #69 1999 Journal 1999 About Mohi Tawhai by V.Mossong
Taylor, Phil	Rev Phil Taylor tells the story of his Spiritual Journey.	WHS Publication #89 Journal 2009 Spiritual Journey by Phil Taylor
Te Putakarua, Te Awaroa, Te Matoe and Te Hau Maringi	Te Putakarua, Te Awaroa, Te Matoe and Te Hau Maringi - Why Methodists should know and commemorate them. Gary Clover's article on these Wesleyan martyrs recalls the dangers faced by Maori evangelists in the 19C. Their courage and determination to make the gospel known among their people is an inspiration to us in this day.	WHS Publication #92 Te Putakarua, Te Awaroa, Te Matoe and Te Hau Maringi by Gary Clover Journal 2010
Thomas, John	A play written for the 1988 Conference about The Rev. John Thomas, a missionary to Tonga. It gives us glimpses of his life and work there. It covers the period 1928-1954.	WHS Publication #52, Journal 1989 Thomasi: For Islands Far Away by H.Bray
Thornley, Robert	Robert's Obituary in the WHS Journal 2003.	WHS Publication #77 Journal 2003
Turner, Anne	An article from The Australasian Methodist Missionary Review about Mrs Anne (Sargent) Turner, the wife of the Missionary Rev. Nathaniel Turner.	WHS Publication #67 1998 Journal 1998 The Wonderful Woman of Wesleydale.
Turner, Brian	Brian Turner shares with us the fruits of his research into his family history.	WHS Publication #81 Journal 2005 Pot-pourri of Catholicity
Turner, Nathaniel	The story of the Rev. Nathaniel Turner, a missionary at Kaeo.	WHS Publication #67 1998 Journal 1998 Rev. Nathaniel Turner by Verna Mossong
Tuza, Esau	Jocelyn Howie and Alan Leadley collaborate in writing an obituary to the Reverend Esau Tusa, a prominent Solomon Island minister.	WHS Publication #81 Journal 2005 Obituary - The Rev. Esau Tuza
Verry, Bruce	An obituary for the Bruce Verry, who was a ongstanding and active member of the Wesley Historical Society.	WHS Publication #81 Journal 2005 Obituary - Bruce Verry by Jill Weeks
Voeta, David	David Voeta was one of the most extraordinary pioneer missionaries of the early Solomons Islands Church. This is his story.	WHS Publication #28(5) 1974 David Voeta - Pioneer Missionary by G.G.Carter
Voyce, Harry	The Rev Harry Voyce was for over 30 years a noted figure as a pioneer missionary in Bouganville, army chaplain in the Pacific War, and founder of church communities in North Solomons. He died in 1984.	WHS Publication #46 Journal 1985 Harry Voyce Pioneer Missionary
Wallis, James	The story of The Rev James Wallace, an early missionary who set up a mission station at Te Horea (Whaingaroa - Raglan) in 1835, at Tangiteroria (Nth Kaipara Harbour) in 1836, and at Nininihi (Whaingaroa - Raglan) again in 1838. He served there for 20 years.	WHS Publication #21/ No.1&2 Rev. James Wallis by C.T.J.Luxton)
Watkin, Jabez	Division and Reunion in Tongan Methodism by Allan K. Davidson includes the work of the Rev. J. B. Watkin.	WHS Publication #76 Journal 2002
Waugh, Jean	Brian and Jean Waugh settled in NZ in 1945. Brian was a pilot. They helped create the Order of St Luke while living at Stoke. Brian died in 1984 and Jean became a Methodist minister.	WHS Publication #61 Journal 1994
Wesley, Charles	Alison Fields considers the hymns of Charles Wesley as a literary form that reveals the theology of the Methodist movement in the eighteenth century. The hymn, she argues, can be just as revealing of theology as the sermon or theological discourse.	WHS Publication #93 Journal 2011 Hymn Writer Charles Wesley by Alison Fields
Wesley, John	An in depth look at the theology of John Wesley and how it applies today (1987).	WHS Publication #51 Journal 1988 Law and Grace: John Wesley's Theology Today by R.G.Tuttle
Wesley, John	Commemorating the 250th anniversary of the conversion of John Wesley in 1738. Two articles show the commemorations in NZ and England.	WHS Publication #52, Journal 1989 - How New Zealand Kept the Feast. - NZ was represented at St Pauls Cathedral, London 24th May 1988
Whaley, Graham	His spiritual Journey.	WHS Publication #85 Journal 2007 by Graham Whaley
White, A. Lois	A. Lois White was an artist who used her paintings as vehicles for religious and political statements that were controversial in their day.	WHS Publication #61 Journal 1994
White, Bryan	Bryan joined the Methodist Revival Fellowship in 1980 and was the President of Methodist Affirm in 1997.	WHS Publication #65 1997 Journal 1997
White, John H.	Home Missionary John H. White was a pioneer missionary on the Taranaki coast. 1893-1920	WHS Publication #18(3) 1960 John H. White and the Coast Mission by H.R.White
White, Eliza	Eliza was the wife of Rev. William White and gives some idea of her life in New Zealand.	WHS Publication #67 1998 Journal 1998 Eliza White's Autograph Album
White, William	This is the diary of Hannah Martin (nee White) the niece of the Rev.William White who arrived in NZ in 1823 to work with the Rev. Samuel Leigh. Hannah arrived in NZ in 1834.	WHS Publication #69 1999 Journal 1999 Grandma Hannah (White) Martin's Story by E.P,Martin
Whiteley, John	The story of the life of the missionary Rev. John Whiteley until his massacre at Pukearuhe in 1869.	WHS Publication #10(3) 1952 John Whiteley - Missionary Martyr by G.G.Carter
	Another look at the life of John Whiteley.	WHS Publication #24(3&4) 1968 John Whiteley 1806-1869 by W.W.H.Greenslade
	A reprint of an article first printed in Proceedings in 1931. This includes details of John Whiteley's death.	WHS Publication #51 Journal 1988 How the Waitara War Ended by J.T.Pinfold (from 1931 Proceedings)
	The 1991 Annual Lecture looks at John Whiteley's attitude to the land question, especially in North Taranaki.	WHS Publication #58 1991-91 Journal 1991-1992
	A look at the issues in the Land wars and the part John Whiteley played in resolving them.	WHS Publication #64 1996 John Whiteley - Land Sovereignty and the Land Wars of the 19th C by G.Brazendale
Whyle, Ivan	This the Obituary of Ivan John Whyle 1923-2010	WHS Publication #92 Obituary: Ivan John Whyle Journal 2010
Williams, Harold	Harold Williams is one of New Zealand Methodism's remarkable characters. This tells the story of his life in this land and his time as a political correspondent for leading British newspapers during momentous days in Russian history. We are introduced to his prodigiouslinguistic abilities, his sympathy with revolutionary thinkers and his visit to Tolstoy.	WHS Publication #82 Journal 2006 Harold Whitmore Williams - The Forgotten Genius by F Baker & T Blagova
Williams, Harold	This book review of Russia's Greatest Enemy - Harold Williams and the Russian Revolutions by Charlotte Alston written by Garth Cant, retells much of the story of Harold Williams.	WHS Publication #86 Journal 2008
Williams, Olive	See Olive Jefferies.
Winiata, Te Rua	Garth Cant writes of the ministry offered to the Church by Te Rua Winiata. He places her life in historical context and then traces the way in which she made a conspicuous contribution in sharing Te Taha Maori's insights on the stage of the World Council of Churches. Special attention is given to theological developments such as Te Taha Maori's Ka Ora theology.	WHS Publication #92 Te Rua Winiata and the WCC 1991-1998 by Garth Cant Journal 2010
Woodfield, Owen	The Rev Owen Woodfield was the chairman for the Methodist Revival Fellowship for its first 10 years.	WHS Publication #65 1997 Journal 1997
Woodhouse, Jim	This was the story of Jim Woodhouse, a Home Missionary to Ohura, who died in 1987.	WHS Publication #51 Journal 1988 Jim Woodhouse of Ohura by G. Bennett
Woon, Jane	A letter written in 1846 by Jane Woon, the wife of the Rev W. Woon, to the Rev. Walter Lawry.	WHS Publication #61 Journal 1994
Woon, Jane	Jane Woon - her life.	WHS Publication #61 Journal 1994
Zister, Rachael	A chiefly Maori woman born in 1893 - greatgrand-daughter John & Jane Hobbs.	WHS Publication #61 Journal 1994