How did the ideas of the great awakening affect individual colonists and why did some ministers oppose the movement?

The Great Awakening stirred many, but not all, colonists. The Great Awakening had great effect on the Prebyterian Church in the middle colonies. Traditional and evangelical ideas were in conflict even in these remote frontier regions. Frontier missionary Charles Woodman tried to fight the changes brought about the Great Awakening.

(Got this straight from the book) Hope this helps! :)