The court’s ruling, its first-ever acquittal, followed decisions to set aside two of three independent investigations and to admit additional evidence.
Wood has been canonically indicted on charges of violation of ordination vows, conduct giving just cause for scandal or offense, and sexual immorality.
The complainants say they tried to advance accusations against Steve Wood for more than a year, and question the possibility of a fair hearing while he retains his powers.
A group of chaplains with histories in the ACNA’s chaplaincy jurisdiction claim that Ray Sutton’s appointment has “further aggravated” the church’s “crisis of credibility” in handling clergy misconduct.
Archbishop Steve Wood is accused of making sexual advances toward a staff member at his South Carolina church, as well as financial impropriety, plagiarism, and bullying.
We have need of you, my brothers and sisters in the Lord. With you, we strive “to contend for the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints.”
Bishop Derek Jones’ lawyers describe the Jurisdiction of Armed Forces as a business selling chaplaincy endorsements and allege the ACNA owes millions for trademark infringement and unfair competition.
