Jones v. Bethlehem Baptist Church

R. Baker, Judge.

Appellants bring this appeal challenging a decision by the Little River Chancery Court. The chancellor refused to set aside the decision of the appellee, the Bethlehem Baptist Church, which led to the expulsion of appellants from appellee’s religious organization. Appellants argue that the trial court erred in finding that “notice” had been properly given to appellants that they were to be removed as church officers and expelled as members of the church. We affirm.

In January 1996, H.L. Walter was called to fill a vacancy in the pulpit of the Bethlehem Baptist Church. While…