West Park Church Members Sue to Stop Sale Amid Allegations of Elder Abuse

Church Sale Dispute

• ⛪ The House of God Church in West Park is being sold by an out-of-state organization, the House of God, Keith Dominion, without prior knowledge of its long-time members.
• 💔 Members, some of whom helped build the church over 60 years ago, feel betrayed and are fighting the sale.

Legal Action and Allegations

• ⚖️ A lawsuit has been filed by church members, including Jerry Hicks, an 83-year-old original builder, to stop the sale.
• 👵 The lawsuit accuses church leaders, including Bishop Clary Butler Sr. and Clary Butler Jr., of elder abuse by deceiving the congregation.
• ❓ The core issue revolves around who has the legal right to transfer the title of the church properties.

Church Network's Response

• 🏢 The House of God, Keith Dominion, claims a few local parishioners are opposing progress and have filed meritless litigation to cloud the property title.
• 🏗️ They state plans include developing a first-class complex to promote prayer.

Member Concerns

• 😟 Church members fear the network intends to demolish the West Park church and others to build a mega church in the Pompano Beach area.
• 📖 Jerry Hicks finds solace in scripture, specifically 1 Peter 5:3, which warns leaders against oppressive control over the congregation.