In a striking and unscripted moment, the Current President NSW Conference, Pr. Justin Lawman publicly criticized the Adventist Church Administrative Committee (ADCOM) regarding its 2015 reaffirmation statement. Declaring "I don't have a Pope," he pointed to Scripture as his sole guide, asserting that General Conference pronouncements hold no binding authority over his personal convictions. The audience responded with enthusiastic applause, showing clear agreement with his position.
However, Bro. Henk Sdapearl offered a measured counterpoint, suggesting that Pr. Lawman hadn't gone far enough in his critique, and much more should be done in addressing them. He warned that unless such statements are fully addressed and corrected, they could potentially undermine the faith of many Seventh-day Adventists during future crises.