Hillsong NYC probe closed, Brian Houston will name new pastors “in coming days”
RNS An outside investigation into Hillsong East Coast and its former pastor, Carl Lentz, has found “significant ways” the New York City megachurch “failed to reflect Hillsong global culture”, according to an announcement by Hillsong founder, Brian Houston, on Friday. “Every Hillsong location must honor our commitment to creating a caring and healthy environment for […]
Hillsong Dallas pastors, who helped start NYC location with Carl Lentz, resign
RNS The lead pastors of Hillsong Dallas church have resigned, adding to two months of transition and turmoil in the global megachurch. On Sunday, Reed Bogard announced his and his wife’s resignation in a prerecorded message that aired during the church’s streaming worship service. “The last 10 years of being in church planting mode has really taken […]
Hillsong founder Brian Houston announces investigation after NYC pastor Carl Lentz’s firing
New York City, USRNS Brian Houston, global senior pastor of the international Hillsong Church, announced Thursday that an independent investigator will review the “inner workings” of Hillsong’s New York City branch after the firing of its lead pastor, Carl Lentz, last week. “We need a solid foundation for a fresh start and new beginning,” Houston said in a […]
Celeb pastor Carl Lentz, ousted from Hillsong NYC, confesses he was “unfaithful” to his wife
New York City, USRNS In an Instagram post on Thursday, Carl Lentz, the lead pastor of Hillsong NYC, admitted to an extramarital affair, ending a day of speculation as to why he had been fired. On Wednesday, Hillsong founding pastor Brian Houston notified staff and members of Hillsong East Coast by email of Lentz’s termination. The email, which […]
Hillsong Church announces an Atlanta location and its first African American lead pastors
RNS Sam Collier remembers meeting Hillsong Church founder Brian Houston at the height of the Black Lives Matter movement this summer. People were marching in the streets, some rioting, and Collier said Houston told him it was time. Hillsong wanted to be part of changing the narrative and changing the world. And, Houston said, he […]
ESSAY: ISRAEL FOLAU – THE EMPEROR HAS NO CLOTHES
PAUL CLARK argues that the rush to judgement over Australian rugby player Israel Folau’s tweets illustrates the shallowness of the current conversation around morality…
Hillsong to establish its own denomination as it leaves Australian Christian Churches
Hillsong Church has announced its intention to establish its own “international denomination” to credential pastors rather than remain under the umbrella of the Australian Christian Churches. In a letter published on the church’s website released this week, Brian Houston, global senior pastor of Hillsong Church, said the decision followed “almost two years of prayerful discussion” with […]