He was the pastor of St. Luke U.M.C., Chicago (1970–79) and of Broadway U.M.C., Rockford, Illinois (1979 - September 1982).
He held positions as a spiritual guide at St. Luke U.M.C., Chicago from 1970 to 1979, and subsequently became the pastor of Broadway U.M.C., Rockford, Illinois until his departure in September 1982.