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A pennsylvania minister is back in the pulpit today after the united methodist church reversed its decision and reinstated him. back in november, a jury of pastors voted to have him suspended for violating church law. reverend schaefer had officiated as his sons same sex wedding and he was defroked after he re -- ffsed to never officiate again at a same sex wedding. >> congratulations. >> thank you very much. >> did you expect them to reverse their decision? >> i was cautiously optimistic and, y...

Actually danced at that press conference and it was totally embarrassing. but i feel like dancing, you know? its a wonderful day. >> tim, i know this was difficult for you because it was your wedding that got your father in such trouble. now that he seems to be back where he wants to be, this has to complete what is the joy of the wedding. >> oh, of course. im ecstatic that hes reinstated and really proud that all this time he has not just talked the talk, but walked the walk. so im very proud o...

But after months after working on an appeal and a three-hour hearing last tuesday, he stood before reporters today and announced this. >> i am reinstated as an ordained minister of the united methodist church. >> the committee on appeals restored his credentials after concluding his initial punishment was too extreme. the committee changed it. so what is his new penalty? hes been suspended for 30 days. 30 days that the committee determined he has already served. welcoming back to the program, re...

Hearing last tuesday, he stood before reporters today and announced this. >> i am reinstated as an ordained minister of the united methodist church. >> the committee on appeals restored his credentials after conchuding his initial punishment was too extreme. the committee changed it. so what is his new penalty? hes been suspended for 30 days. 30 days that the committee determined he has already served. welcoming back to the program, reverend frank schaefer and his son, tim schaefer. reverend, so...

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Is gay. on the witness stand this week, schaefer said he has to minister to those who hurt, saying its a new calling from god, but that move could lead to defrocking. the church accepts gay and lesbian members but it rejects homosexuality as quote, incompatible with christian teaching. >> a marriage is designed by god to be between a man and a woman and i think thats correct biblically. >> and pastor schaefer joining us live now. thank you for your time. >> thanks, tamron. >> your son asked you ...

They say thats something their party has to deal with. they think governors have a better story to tell. thats the theme we have been hearing during their convention here in arizona. tamron? >> all right, thank you very much. still ahead, well talk with the methodist pastor who was suspended after officiating his sons same-sex wedding. reverend schaefer said he was called by god to be a lgbt advocate, but is he willing to lose his position to fulfill that calling? [ chuckles ] wife beats rock....

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