Declared a heretic by his peers , Pearson rapidly began to lose his influence .
In March 2004 , after hearing Pearson 's argument for inclusion , the Joint College of African - American Pentecostal Bishops concluded that such teaching was heresy .
Declared a heretic by Pearson 's peers , Pearson rapidly began to lose his influence .
In March 2004 , after hearing Pearson 's argument for inclusion , the Joint College of African - American Pentecostal Bishops concluded that such teaching was heresy .