Charles Grandison Finney

The most powerful preacher of this time is Charles Grandison Finney.

He converted at the age of 29.

He inspired emotional religious faith using a special speaking style.

He was an evangelist which means that he felt he had to spread his ideas to others.

He conducted his most successful revival in Rochester, New York.

His revivals in Rochester earned him the name of
"The father of modern revivalism".