He was ordained deacon on June 22, 1967, and was appointed as a curate at St James’ Church in Jackson, Mississippi.
He was consecrated on June 15, 1991, at the Municipal Auditorium in Jackson, Mississippi.
During his time in Mississippi he was involved in bringing about racial reconciliation, efforts in working with the poor, immigrants, LGBT persons, and those who are disenfranchised or ignored, for which he was awarded the Bishop's Medal at the 198th Annual Convention.
After his retirement from Mississippi in 2003, he served as assisting bishop in the Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina.
[2] During his time in North Carolina, he was involved in setting up the Greensboro Truth and Reconciliation Commission.