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Court Allows Houston Megachurch to Change Bylaws, Cutting Out Voting Members
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· July 17, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the lawsuit and the judge's decision are available from Christianity Today.
A Texas judge has made a ruling in a lawsuit involving a Houston church. The case centered on changes to the church's governing documents. Current and former members of the congregation had filed the lawsuit, alleging improper actions by church leaders.
The church in question is a well-known megachurch in the Houston area. Further details about the lawsuit and the judge's decision are available from Christianity Today. The ruling is seen as a significant victory for the church, although the specifics of the case are not fully outlined here.
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Category: missions Published: July 17, 2026 Source: Christianity Today Reading time: 1 min
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