A Church That Was Affirming From The Day It Started | Becky Bauer

Becky Bauer planted Melbourne Inclusive Church 15 years ago. They've been affirming from day one. Before anyone was offering them buildings. Before the mainstream church was having this conversation.In this episode, Aaron and Ben sit down with Becky to hear the full story: from being adopted into a family that ministered to hippies in Michigan in the 70s, to finding an affirming church at a Pride event, to planting MIC in Melbourne, surviving early hostility from both the church and the queer community, and now helping other congregations navigate their journeys toward affirmation. She also reflects on why Rocky Roggio's 1946 work is such a pivotal tool for those conversations."The road to change is paved with love.", Becky BauerBecky Bauer is the founding pastor of Melbourne Inclusive Church. Find MIC at michurch.org.au.Follow Queerfully Made on Spotify so the next episode lands in your queue.Instagram / TikTok: @queerfully.made