The leaders had been representing themselves at the Employment Court after ditching former lawyer Philip Skelton halfway through the hearing.
Dove Steadfast, who was once known as Dove Love, was grilled about women's rights at Gloriavale today.
Stephen Standfast says they follow the New Testament, which they believe says a woman will not teach in the church and serve authority over men.
Senior leader Samuel Valor said the original commune was running out of space.
Overseeing shepherd Howard Temple said while he’s aware of the case, he knows very little about it.