•The
elders, however, decided that only those who had met
the qualification requirements for membership as of
February 10, 2013 would be recommended for admission into
membership
•Of
14 applicants, 12 were denied membership
•An
injunction was sought and granted to prevent the meeting
called for March 3
•The
court sought to ensure that there was a level playing field for
both sides concerning the employment of the pastor
•This
case is a reminder that if a procedure for admitting members is in the
organization’s governing documents, it should be followed, and
should be made well known to those who want to become members