In this video, meet Reverend Thomas Bennett, a devoted pastor with 48 years of service to his faith, family, and a mission of love and inclusion. Growing up in a small town, Reverend Bennett was raised in a conservative household where the Church’s message of salvation seemed to exclude those who didn’t conform to strict rules—especially LGBTQ+ individuals. From a young age, he questioned this harsh division, struggling to reconcile the idea of a loving God who would shut people out based on their identity.

In this powerful account, Reverend Bennett shares his life-altering Near-Death Experience (NDE), where he encountered a divine message that changed his perspective forever. After facing a life-threatening event, he met Jesus, who delivered a shocking and urgent message of unconditional love and inclusion. Watch as Reverend Bennett explains how this profound experience led him to champion a message of acceptance for the LGBTQ+ community, and how the Church must evolve to embrace everyone, regardless of identity.