Mike Southon
Mike Southon is the Executive Director of Freedom for Faith. A graduate of Moore Theological College, he has 20 years of ministry experience in churches and parachurch organisations.
Freedom for Faith is a Christian legal thinktank that resources many denominations and churches to advocate for religious freedom. This includes legal analysis and advocacy at the governmental level and helping churches be more politically effective at the grassroots level.
Articles by Mike Southon:
13 October 2026
3.9 MINS
Tasmania’s proposed conversion practices law raises serious concerns for churches, parents and faith-based schools, with broad definitions, severe penalties and uncertain protections for religious freedom.
18 December 2025
2.4 MINS
In the past few weeks, issues have risen over abortion and assisted suicide which raise great concerns about conscientious objection as governments push to marginalise pro-life positions.
17 December 2025
2 MINS
There will be an official public memorial service on today, Wednesday 17th at 7:15 pm on the forecourt in front of St Mary's Cathedral. The Prime Minister and Premier will be speaking, as will Archbishop Fisher and Rabbi Elton, accompanied by many senior faith leaders.
1 May 2025
3.9 MINS
It's chaotic times. But as Psalm 46 tells us, we can rest in God’s peace even during amid chaos.
