He served as member of the General Conference in 1868, and for one term was Presiding Elder.

During the American Civil War, he helped enlist the 8th New York Heavy Artillery Regiment in 1862, and was its chaplain for three years.

In 1867 he ran on the Republican ticket for New York State Prison Inspector but was defeated by Democrat Solomon Scheu.

After holding pastorates in several large cities he settled in Indianapolis, Indiana, and continued his ministerial duties.

There, he became pastor of Evans Chapel in 1886 helped organized the construction of an expanded sanctuary named Grace Church.