Futures Church, operating in Australia and the U.S., has come under scrutiny for financial misconduct, exploitation, and neglect of vulnerable individuals, raising serious concerns that demand a global investigation.

The church has demonstrated a troubling disregard for mental health, turning away individuals in crisis rather than offering them the support they desperately needed. Instead of being a sanctuary, it has fostered a toxic culture of bullying within leadership, where reports of harassment were dismissed, and victims were told to “grow a backbone.” Shockingly, some of the perpetrators of bullying were rewarded rather than held accountable.

Additionally, Daniel Menelaou, a former youth pastor at the church’s Georgia campus, was arrested for possession of child sexual abuse material. His arrest, following an investigation that led authorities to seize electronic devices from his home, has raised serious concerns about oversight and accountability within the church’s leadership. While Futures Church has since distanced itself from him, this case underscores deeper systemic failures within the organization.

Futures Church portrays itself as a place of faith and community, yet behind closed doors, it engages in deception, financial abuse, and the neglect of those in need. A full-scale investigation into its leadership, financial dealings, and treatment of members is not only justified—it is necessary.

Authorities in both Australia and the U.S. must take action to hold Futures Church accountable. Sign the petition to demand justice and protect others from further harm.