Hughes was skeptical that an “impromptu voice vote at the conclusion of a service,” where no votes were counted, qualified as an official meeting. He also questioned a requirement in the new church government documents that leaders had to be “completely loyal” to the church and their pastor.
“One would hope that a Higher loyalty would come into play,” Hughes wrote.
Allison Jones, attorney for the former church members, said she hoped the concurring opinions would allow the lawsuit against Jurkovich to move forward. She said the next hearing in the lawsuit is set for mid-February.
Jurkovich did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
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