Seventh-day Adventist Church authorities filed suit against Bangwe congregants at Blantyre High Court over disputed church property occupation. Court documents show trustees seek possession of two land parcels and 700,000 kwacha monthly compensation from March 2025 until vacating. The legal action follows the South Malawi Conference dissolving the Bangwe branch due to persistent defiance of governance directives.
Defendants reportedly continued holding services after expulsion, asserting alignment with global Adventist principles despite doctrinal differences, including restrictions on female clergy and use of alternative insignia. The congregation maintains its connection to the broader faith community while occupying premises subject to the court case before Justice Allan Muhome. Trustees allege unauthorized occupation persists despite formal dissolution orders. Proceedings will determine property rights and potential financial remedies for the denomination.
Defendants reportedly continued holding services after expulsion, asserting alignment with global Adventist principles despite doctrinal differences, including restrictions on female clergy and use of alternative insignia. The congregation maintains its connection to the broader faith community while occupying premises subject to the court case before Justice Allan Muhome. Trustees allege unauthorized occupation persists despite formal dissolution orders. Proceedings will determine property rights and potential financial remedies for the denomination.
