An Abolitionist in principle, he was removed from important appointments to the poorest, and in 1843 with others he seceded from the Methodist Episcopal church and founded the Wesleyan church. When the movement had accomplished its purpose, with about 100 others of his ministerial associates, he returned to the Methodist church.
As a committed abolitionist, he was stripped of significant roles among the most disadvantaged, and in 1843, he parted ways with other like-minded individuals to form the Wesleyan church. Once the movement had achieved its objective, he rejoined the Methodist Episcopal church alongside around 100 of his former ministerial colleagues.