DAYS after Shalom House chief executive officer Peter Lyndon-James announced his plans to resign from Shalom House, he has announced the decision to stay.

“I would like to take a moment to thank my board as I continue in my role as CEO, as well as all those who continue to support both myself and Shalom House,” he said.

“Recent conversations around topics such as free speech were important and necessary, though I acknowledge that some of my actions could have been approached differently.”

The nature of Mr Lyndon-James’ initial announcement of leaving the role came after he said he felt he was muzzled from speaking about topics he cared about such as opposing mass migration.

“If I am to be silenced on this matter by the community, supporters (and) in my role as CEO of Shalom House, then I must respectfully say that my resignation would stand, because I cannot continue in my role under those conditions,” he said.

“I am entitled to share my opinion and, more importantly, to teach those I lead how to respectfully share theirs.

“They must also know that it is acceptable to agree to disagree.

“I would also like to make it very clear that the issues we are speaking about have not been brought about by any member of my board.”

In a radio interview with Simon Beaumont on 6PR, Mr Lyndon-James said he was glad to have had a conversation with the board about freedom to express opinions.

“It was a conversation that led up over a few weeks, and which came to a finale,” he said.

“If I have to have a muzzle on my mouth and I can’t speak up, then I can’t continue my role.”

On September 21, he posted a public apology on social media for the posts he made about mass migration.

“I wish to make it clear that these views are my personal opinions and not the views of Shalom House as an organisation,” he said.

“I am not against immigration, but I do hold personal concerns about mass migration.

“I also want to extend a heartfelt apology to those who have come from other countries to live in Australia and call it home.

“If the short clips I reposted have caused you offence or harm, that was never my intention.

“To those I have offended or who disagree with my stance, I humbly ask for your forgiveness.

“As the founder of Shalom House, I am often seen as a spokesperson for the organisation.

“Because of this, I will refrain from posting on these topics in the future.”

Echo News reached out to Mr Lyndon-James on Tuesday to confirm the status of his resignation.

Mr Lyndon-James said then the decision was before the Shalom House board.

“The Board acknowledges that Peter Lyndon-James has expressed personal opinions on matters outside the organisation’s work and respect individuals’ rights to speak in their personal capacity,” Shalom House chairperson Mike Price said.

“Shalom House itself does not hold a formal position on these topics.”

Faith based drug rehabilitation service Shalom House operates out of the Swan Valley and was founded by Mr Lyndon-James in 2012.

Mr Lyndon-James said the program now sat at around 160 members across 10 properties with men, women and families in the program.

“Each resident brings their own background, culture, beliefs, and perspectives whether about themselves, others, community life, or world events,” he said.

“Learning to live together means learning to respect those differences, even where we disagree.

“This is a vital part of not only rehabilitation, but also reintegration and re-socialisation.”