Former Glorivale leader takes stand in Employment Court dispute

by Caley Callahan | Newshub |

Gloriavale’s Overseeing Shepherd Howard Temple was in court on Thursday – not to give evidence but to support one of his former leaders.

Faithful Pilgrim took the stand in the Employment Court defending the role of women at the West Coast commune.

“The plaintiffs claim the shepherds of Gloriavale have absolute power and control over the community and are tyrants. That is not true,” former Glorivale shepherd Faithful Pilgrim said.

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