It's background is with the Methodist and John Wesely. And most of it's early ministers were former Methodist clergy.

  Combination of congregational and Presbyterian forms of government.

  Missions oriented with a strong emphasis on evangelism.

  Conservative in lifestyle. No smoking/drinking /gambling/drugs/dancing  etc.

  Men are pastors, women can be liscensed deaconesses. Deaconnesses is a formal process with three levels. All dealing with benelovence

 Doctrine
    Built around Entire Sanctification as a second definite work of grace after salvation. All clergy and Elders must profess having this expereince. (Baptism of the HS) Entire Sanctification for them is the eradication of the Original sin nature received from  Adam. He becomes positionally and practically perfect.  Other than this they are fundamental in doctrine.

   Believe in the gift of tongues and healing.

  Armenian postition of free will. Do  not hold to eternal security

Worship
   Not highly ritualistic but also not highly informal.
   Free in many churches. Highly pentecostal: tongues, healing, prophesy.
   Uses united audible prayer in many churches.

 Sacraments
   Communion: Baptistic and open
   Baptism: Believers, sprinkled, pouring or most often immersion. Children may be baptized when their parents assure they will receive religious training.