Two Baptist congregations—Canberra and Hamilton—have been expelled from the NSW/ACT Baptist Association. Their "crime"? Choosing love, conscience, and inclusion over rigid doctrine.

While the churches lose formal support, they retain their properties, independence, and vibrant communities, standing as symbols of courage, conscience, and love. This decision, backed by 65% of delegates, exposes a painful truth: that the church is once again divided over a new reformation—this time, around LGBTQ inclusion.

Far from walking away from faith, these churches are holding onto it with integrity, reminding us that the future of Christianity may lie not in walls, but in open doors.

This decision is predicable, but not for the reasons you think. Media outlets are saying this hasn’t happened for 150 years. But I know differently.. READ ALL ABOUT IT HERE.