Singleton v. Christ the Servant Evangelical Lutheran Church

OPINION

WILLIS, Judge.

Pastor R. Ray Singleton challenges summary judgment in favor of Church and Synod, arguing that the Establishment Clause of the United States Constitution does not bar his claims of breach of contract, promissory estoppel, wrongful discharge, breach of implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and tortious interference with contract. Singleton also argues that the district court erred in granting summary judgment on his claims of defamation. We affirm.

FACTS

Christ the Servant Evangelical Lutheran Church (Church) called…