Without knowing all the specifics, it seems to me that James Coates is following God rather than man.
Which is what we all should do.

Canadian minister jailed until he “commits to cease holding church services”
James Coates, the lead minister of GraceLife Church in Alberta, Canada, is now in prison for not agreeing to cease holding in-person worship services in compliance with the country’s COVID-19 restrictions.
Would you go to jail for your principles?
For God?