Jeffrey W. Shelton v. Annuity Board of the Southern Baptist Convention and Prudential Service Bureau, Inc.

MORRIS SHEPPARD ARNOLD, Circuit Judge.

Jeffrey W. Shelton appeals from the district court’s order granting the defendants’ motion for summary judgment and dismissing his action. Mr. Shelton raises two issues on appeal: Whether he is eligible for coverage under the terms of an insurance plan, and whether waiver and estoppel principles apply to prevent the defendants from denying him coverage. For the reasons discussed below, we affirm the decision of the district court. 2

Mr. Shelton was employed by the Immanuel Baptist Church in Cobden, Illinois, from October, 1985, through September, 1986. The…