The story of German Methodism : biography of an immigrant soul / by Paul F. Douglass ; with an introduction by Bishop John L. Nuelsen.

Bibliographical references in "Notes" (pages 277-293) ; Bibliography: pages 49-57 at end.

The German immigrant in American culture -- The spiritual education of 'W. Nast, German missionary" -- The beginning of the mission to the Germans in Ohio -- "Glorious years" of expansion -- The Christian apologist gives German Methodism a voice -- Methodism organizes its advances : The Conferences -- Camp meeting Evangelism -- Methodism repays its debt to Germany -- Women in Christian service : the Deaconess Movement -- The German Methodists develop educational institutions -- Ministry to the young and aged -- A World War stuns the Christian church -- The aftermath of War -- Liquidation : the merger movement -- The literature and journalism of German Methodism -- The Christian apologist celebrates its centennial -- Methodism in Central Europe -- German Methodists -- The natural history of German Methodism.