He began his career teaching, and then entered the ministry.

At age 15, he felt the call of God leading him to enter the ministry.

He taught school for a period of time in the early and mid-1860s, before entering the ministry.

For a time, he considered entering the ministry and also studied law.

During those times he taught to get income, but was interested in entering the ministry.

That's why I entered the ministry in the first place.

He was a school teacher until 1863, when he entered the ministry.

Following his father's wish, he studied theology and entered the ministry.

Anyway, no use discouraging these young people from entering the ministry.

After a brief teaching career, he entered the Presbyterian ministry in 1863.