Church Will Take Broader View Before Deciding Pastor's Fate; Despite Vote to Oust Him, Minister Says He's Still in the Pulpit FINAL Edition

• Published in: The Washington post
• Main Author: Hamil R Harris and Jacqueline L Salmon - Washington Post Staff Writers
• Format: Newspaper Article
• Language: English
• Published: Washington, D.C WP Company LLC d/b/a The Washington Post 19.08.2007
• Subjects: Baptist churches; Clergy; Religious congregations; Smith, Wallace Charles; Washington DC

Gospel music played over a loudspeaker, while barbecue chicken, salad and sweet potato pie were served to church members who sat at tables covered with white cloths. At each were small signs, handwritten with the words "unity" and "faith." Church officials gave tours to visitors,...