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Resources to help those who want to take action

Legal Action. Contact Your Local member. Petition.

About Samson Rising

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).

So why the Samson option?

Because it can really work!

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Feature Article

Australian Churches Rally – a Message from Mark Conner

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. 

Within two hours we had commitments from churches from Melbourne to Brisbane.  They intend to provide statements regarding their knowledge of the CFO and the alleged trauma reported by ex-members.

Mark Conners

Our Evidence and Information

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Coercive Control – Scenario 1 – Legal Advice Published

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 …

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Police Reports filed in Victoria - Police Reference number now available

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 …

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"Her Story - 30 Years of Abuse"

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 …

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Nathan Brown’s Story. A firsthand account of the tragic outcome of CFO culture.

Warning this story is likely to raise deep concerns. Reader discretion is recommended. This account is provided by an uncle of Nathan Brown  …

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Reunite with Your Grandchildren. Grandchildren have a legal right to see grandparents.

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 …

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The Principle of Ostracisation explained.

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.

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CFO assets can be seized and given to other Churches. Are they acting in the public interest?

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 …

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New Leaders Wanted. Set up a new Church & apply for some of CFO's assets.

This is a Problem of Leadership. Not a problem caused by the Congregation. New Leadership is Vital to BCFs Future …

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Ostracisation in Practice. Wes Hutchinson Testimony, 27th Oct 2024.

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 …

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Privacy Breaches. Civil Penalties & Financial Compensation.

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 …

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How can one committee in Brisbane control so many people?

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 …

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$96.5 Million in Cash and Property


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)

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$18.9 Million cash reserved for Elders private use

They say the Tithe belongs to the Presbytery.

 

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Private Loans to Presbytery & their families

No interest. No fixed Repayments. Loans to Presbytery increased by $928,000 in 12 months …

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4.4 Million each year in Elders pay packages

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 …

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Why does BCF control so many Churches in Queensland?

The property owner has a great deal of influence …

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Committee Members Personally Liable for Damages

Breaches of Governance Rules …

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Seven votes needed to change the future

Seven Committee votes can change the direction of the CFO.

BCF Inc. has a committee made up of 13 members

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Other Churches waiting to receive you

Visit a Church that does not expect you to ostracise your family …

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Help the Victims

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 …

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Abusers are allowed to abuse

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 …

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Whistle Blower

Financial corruption reported within the CFO …

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Vic Hall threatens Seniors with Hell

Seniors can’t live with someone who doesn’t go to CFO …

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Police Reports Filed

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 …