ˈeɪtʃ ɪstˈæblɪʃt ɐ wˈɜːkɪŋ ɹᵻlˈeɪʃənʃˌɪp wɪð bˈeɪli ænd bɪkˌeɪm ɐ pˈɑːpjʊlɚ fˈɪɡjɚɹ ɪnðə tˈaʊn, ɪspˈɛʃəli ɐmˌʌŋst jˈʌŋɡɚ mˈɛmbɚz ʌvðə tʃˈɜːtʃ θɹuː hɪz ɪnvˈɑːlvmənt wɪððɪ ˈɪmkə.
H established a working relationship with Bailly and became a popular figure in the town, especially amongst younger members of the church through his involvement with the YMCA.