Bi-vocational pastor, real estate agent reinstated after $5K fine for ‘hateful’ comments on LGBT-themed coloring book
January 2, 2026
The Missoula Organization of Realtors (MOR) has reinstated a bi-vocational pastor after disciplining him over comments he made about an LGBT-themed coloring book for children.
The Christian Post reports that the MOR has agreed to rescind disciplinary actions against Pastor Brandon Huber after fining him $5,000 and limiting his access to critical real estate resources in 2022.
Huber, who worked part-time as a realtor to support his ministry, announced in June 2020 that his church in Clinton, Montana, would no longer partner with a local food bank after it started distributing children’s lunches that included LGBT materials, such as a coloring book page featuring LGBT-themed content.
Huber said the materials promoted homosexuality in a way that contradicted his church’s religious beliefs about morality and sexuality.
In a July 2021 social media post, Huber wrote, “This past week we found printed material in the lunches that we were handing out, that went against our biblical doctrine. After conversations with the food bank, we have found that our beliefs and that of the Missoula Food Bank do not align. Due to this, [the church] has decided to end our partnership with the Missoula Food Bank …”
According to the Christian Post, the MOR deemed Huber’s religious speech “hateful” and “harassing,” and found it to be in violation of the National Association of Realtors (NAR) Code of Ethics.
In response to the accusations of “hate speech” the MOR imposed a $5,000 fine, revoked Huber’s access to an essential multiple listing service (preventing him from effectively practicing as a realtor), and required mandatory diversity training, which Huber declined.
In July of 2025, the Christian legal organization Liberty Counsel sent a demand letter to the MOR and NAR alleging “anti-Christian bias” and stating that it is unlawful under the Fair Housing Act and Due Process Clause to discriminate against Huber’s religious beliefs.
In response, the MOR canceled the $5,000 fine assessed against Huber and waived his membership fees in both the MOR and NAR through 2027, allowing him to resume working in real estate.
In a statement, Huber said, “This has been a long road. But I never gave up. This experience strengthened my resolve and reaffirmed the importance of standing firm in faith even under pressure. I’m excited to begin the next chapter and help families buy and sell their homes.”
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