When General Superintendents Bresee and William C. Wilson died in late 1915, Goodwin became a general superintendent and served 24 years, until 1940, and was also a general superintendent emeritus until his death in 1945. Goodwin was also a long-time supporter, and even responsible for the naming of, The Eastern Nazarene College.
Goodwin's career at the college was marked by leadership, support, and naming initiatives. He became general superintendent after the deaths of Bresee and Wilson in 1915 and served for 24 years until 1940.  He also held the title of emeritus superintendent until his death in 1945. Goodwin was a strong supporter of The Eastern Nazarene College, even playing a role in its establishment.