Former Hillsong pastor Brian Houston says he was “squeezed out” of the church in new video
Hillsong founder Brian Houston has hit out at the Australian megachurch’s leadership, saying he was “squeezed out” of the church after he felt his position had been made “untenable”. In a video posted to his social media accounts this week, Houston said he wanted to be clear that while “the media and others incorrectly say […]
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 […]
Australia’s Morrison calls for more prayer and religious freedom
Sydney, AustraliaReuters Australia needs more prayer, Prime Minister Scott Morrison, a devout Christian, has said, vowing that his administration would do whatever needed to be done by way of legislation to protect religious expression, now at the centre of a national debate. Australia has no bill of rights or explicit protections for religious freedoms, but […]
Australians have until midnight to ensure they can take part in national same-sex marriage postal survey
Australians have until midnight tonight to ensure they’re listed on the Commonwealth Electoral Roll and can take part in the same-sex marriage postal survey. The ABS, which will conduct the survey, said that an Australian Marriage Law Survey Form will be sent by post to every eligible Australian over a two week period starting on 12th […]
CHRISTMAS: PENRITH CHURCH USES DAZZLING LIGHT DISPLAY TO ILLUMINATE THE “REAL MEANING” OF THE CELEBRATION
ALAN TAYLOR reports from Sydney on how one Penrith church has used an impressive light show to engage the community in the lead-up to Christmas this year (and how Hillsong Church has once more wowed audiences with its Christmas Carols Spectacular)…