One of my favorite preachers of all time, George Whitefield (1714-1770) traveled seven different times to the American colonies during the First Great Awakening.  As a young man in his mid twenties thousands thronged to hear him preach. Born in Gloucester, his father, proprietor of the Bell Inn, died when George was two years old.  As a young lad Whitefield’s interest in acting helped to develop what would become his unusual oratorical skills.  He was passionate for his … →