McCain v. Brightharp

In this ecclesiastical dispute wherein church trustees and deacons of Mount Canaan Baptist Church (Respondents) sought to enjoin G.L. Brightharp from continuing to act as pastor and reinstate Respondents to their former positions, Brightharp appeals the trial court’s order finding him in contempt, arguing the trial court erred in: (1) assuming subject matter jurisdiction; (2) declaring any actions taken by the church null and void, and ordering him to reinstate Respondents to their former positions as trustees and deacons; and (3) holding him in contempt of court.

FACTS

Brightharp is the pastor…