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Entirety in the future as required by the trial courts verdict. when asked to surrender credentials as required, he refused to do so. therefore the board was compelled by the jury's decision to deem his credentials surrendered. joining me now for a last word exclusive, frank schaeffer and his son tim. reverend, when you did this, did you realize that you were going to be in -- in such direct contradiction to your church's position on the subject? yes, actually i did know that at the time. back in 2007. performed the wedding. i expected repercussion. i was ready to be defrocked or be fired back...

Board of ordained ministry and declared he is not willing or able to uphold the laws of the book of discipline in its entirety in the future as required by the trial courts verdict. when asked to surrender credentials as required, he refused to do so. therefore the board was compelled by the jury's decision to deem his credentials surrendered. joining me now for a last word exclusive, frank schaeffer and his son tim. reverend, when you did this, did you realize that you were going to be in -- in such direct contradiction to your church's position on the subject? yes, actually i did know that a...

>> i am upset at the exclusionary policies that we have in place. and weep mu must change the pol. i will not give up the fight. i am still a minister in my heart. and i will continue to minister, i will continue to be a voice for the lgbt community. >> that pennsylvania pastor has been defrocked by united methodist church for refusing to change his view. reverend frank schaeffer had been on a 30 day suspension for officiating at his son's same sex ceremony. he was ordered to stop performing same sex weddings or turn in credentials. the bishop of the eastern conference said in a statement, rev...