He used the pulpit to preach in favor of the STFU and also used the church as a safe house , for union activities , away from planters .
After he joined the union , Whitfield used his status as a preacher to reach his congregations .
Whitfield used the pulpit to preach in favor of the STFU and also used the church as a safe house , for union activities , away from planters .
After he joined the union , Whitfield used his status as a preacher to reach his congregations .