The 18th century was a period of significant change and growth for Christianity. In Europe, the Enlightenment and the rise of secularism led to challenges to traditional Christian beliefs and practices. At the same time, the First Great Awakening in the American colonies saw a revival of religious fervor and a growth in religious enthusiasm. This revival, led by preachers such as George Whitefield and Jonathan Edwards, helped to shape the religious landscape of the American colonies and laid the groundwork for the development of new religious denominations, such as Methodism. The 18th century also saw the growth of mission movements, as European countries sent missionaries to Asia, Africa, and the Americas to spread the gospel and establish new Christian communities. The 18th century was also characterized by the rise of the modern missionary movement, as new organizations were established to support and coordinate mission efforts around the world. Despite the challenges and controversies of the period, Christianity continued to grow and evolve, adapting to new cultural and historical realities and shaping the religious landscape of the world.
Christianity continued to grow and exert a profound influence on Western culture and society with revival leaders such as Brother Lawrence, John Bunyan, John Calvin, John Knox, Madame Guyon, Martin Luther and William Tyndale making great personal sacrifice to ensure all people could have access to read the Bible and pursue personal relationship with Him.