John Scott Lidgett | |
|---|---|
 Lidgett in 1907 | |
| President of the Methodist Conference | |
| In office 1908–1909 | |
| Preceded by | John Smith Simon |
| Succeeded by | William Perkins |
| In office 1932–1933 | |
| Vice President | Sir Robert William Perks |
| Preceded by | Dr Henry Maldwyn Hughes |
| Succeeded by | Frederick Luke Wiseman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 10 August 1854 Lewisham, England |
| Died | 16 June 1953 (aged 98) Epsom, England |
| Occupation | Methodist theologian |
John Scott Lidgett, CH (10 August 1854 – 16 June 1953) was a British Wesleyan Methodist minister and educationist. He achieved prominence both as a theologian and reformer within British Methodism, stressing the importance of the church's engagement with the whole of society and human culture, and as an effective advocate for education within London.[1] Lidgett was also a prominent leader of the Wesley Guild.[citation needed] He served as the first President of the Methodist Conference in 1932–33.
- ^ Wellings, Martin. "Lidgett, John Scott (1854–1953)". Oxford Dictionary of National Biography (online ed.). Oxford University Press. doi:10.1093/ref:odnb/34530. (Subscription or UK public library membership required.)