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As a former member of Brisbane Christian Fellowship (BCF), hardly a day goes by before I hear that another person has been negatively affected by their encounter with BCF, Melbourne Christian Fellowship (MCF), and the wider group of churches using the “Christian Fellowship (CF)” name across Australia.
We refer to this group of affiliated organisations, as the Christian Fellowship Organisation (CFO).
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In 1988 I was at the Communion service when Ian Barlow announced the dreadful sexual misconduct of Ray Jackson, the leader of Melbourne Christian Fellowship at that time.
Ian commenced his announcement by saying;
‘There is no easy way to say this, so I’m just going to read from a written statement’
Today I am going to use those same words, but this time the announcement is about another Elder, still working in the CFO.
Just like Ian, I am reading from a written statement, but this one was prepared by the actual victim of the alleged sexual abuse.
All information on this spreadsheet is publicly available on the Australian Charities and Not for Profits Commision (ACNC) website, www.acnc.gov.au
Reopening the Coroner’s Investigation into Nathan’s Death.
IIn May 2020, Nathan Brown died under deeply troubling and unusual circumstances. His death was initially investigated by the Queensland Coroner, but the findings were provided only to Nathan’s parents, both members of the Brisbane Christian Fellowship (BCF) …
Today I’d like to announce a thrilling development in our endeavor to compel an investigation into the CFO.
Yesterday I said to a colleague, I thought Australian Churches would rally to our cause and I suggested a starting point. As I’ve come to know my colleague, when they say, ‘leave it me’, I can.
Today we are publishing our legal advice as to whether alleged conduct reported to Samson Rising in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria constitutes coercive control under the various domestic violence Acts (and Criminal Codes) in each of these States …
Today, I would like to announce that further reports of abuse, allegedly caused by the CFO, have been filed with the police. This time, the reports were filed with the Victorian Police on 16 February 2025 …
I’d like to announce that we have assembled a team of volunteers across Australia to assist anyone who wants to provide a statement to be included in our complaints to the ACNC and Office of Fair Trading …
Warning this story is likely to raise deep concerns. Reader discretion is recommended. This account is provided by an uncle of Nathan Brown …
If someone at BCF has cut you off from your grandchildren take heart: A child’s parents must have good reasons to prevent grandchildren from seeing their grandparents …
As recently as Sunday, October 27, 2024, the principle of ostracisation was being preached at BCF and MCF. Members of those congregations also gave testimonies about how they followed the Presbytery ‘Word’ by actually cutting off their own children despite their reluctance.
If the CFO is not Acting in the Public Interest, it can be wound up. Its assets can be transferred to other churches.
The CFO is a group of incorporated associations …
This is a Problem of Leadership. Not a problem caused by the Congregation. New Leadership is Vital to BCFs Future …
At the MCF meeting of Sunday, October 27, 2024, a man from the congregation was asked to testify about how he had ostracised his own daughter, telling her to leave the family home …
The survey in this website contains questions about how the CFO used your private and sensitive information. By participating in the survey, you will be helping the Privacy Commissioner determine if the law has been broken …
What powers does an incorporated association have?
All incorporated associations are required to have a ‘Constitution’, which contains the rules by which the association operates …
Are all these assets being used for Charitable Purposes?
(All information on this page is publicly available on the Australian Charities and Not for Profits Commission (ACNC) website, www.acnc.gov.au)
They say the Tithe belongs to the Presbytery.
No interest. No fixed Repayments. Loans to Presbytery increased by $928,000 in 12 months …
In a cost of living crisis.
All information on this link is publicly available on the Australian Charities and Not for profits Commiision’ (ACNC) website www.acnc.com.au …
The property owner has a great deal of influence …
Seven Committee votes can change the direction of the CFO.
BCF Inc. has a committee made up of 13 members …
Visit a Church that does not expect you to ostracise your family …
7th December 2024: Regrettably, I need to update you on some tragic news of recent days.
Please note, the content of this post is distressing. As a result, I have kept the details to a minimum …
A Sermon by Richard Kaa Junior.
In his sermon of 1 December 2024, Richard Kaa uses the words ‘Abuse’, ‘Abuser’, and ‘Abused’ 130 times in his 53-minute sermon …
Seniors can’t live with someone who doesn’t go to CFO …
Message From Police. I would like to announce that on 24 December 2024 I attended the Brisbane City Police Station with one of Samson Rising’s legal team …
