I went through this a generation ago in another denomination. Some churches kept their property, some lost it, but almost all that left feel better for what they have done. Those that chose to remain and try to resist the liberals are now having to fight to retain their ordination or their pulpits. That doesn't leave a whole lot of energy to care for the flock and to try to enlarge it.
In this case, much of the congregation has already departed, and this pastor chose to stay with the Bishop. The Bishop then turned on him. He had a choice and he made it. Now he will have to bear the consequences.
We had a similar situation here - a priest was left sitting in an empty church after the congregation departed. He has a family (I think but am not sure that he has at least one kid in college) and he's a bit old to start over - he's at least 55 and may be nearer 60. Unless he wanted to render his family destitute and himself penniless, he couldn't leave.
(is this an argument for priestly celibacy? Choosing between God and your family . . . . not easy.)