In the US, another Hillsong East Coast pastor resigns, this time over revealing Instagram selfies
New York City, USRNS A pastor for Hillsong East Coast has resigned after sharing revealing photos of himself on Instagram stories. His resignation comes at a time when the global megachurch has been rocked by multiple scandals, including last fall’s firing of “celebrity pastor” Carl Lentz from Hillsong New York City after revelations of an extramarital affair. […]
Brian Houston apologises for Hillsong NYC’s “failings”, promises whistleblower policy
RNS Brian Houston, the founder of Hillsong, apologised on Thursday for the leadership crisis at the global evangelical church’s New York outpost resulting from an adulterous affair carried on by its now former pastor, Carl Lentz. In a document that accompanied his letter of apology, Hillsong promised to institute sexual harassment training and a mechanism […]
New pastors announced to replace Carl Lentz at Hillsong East Coast in US
RNS A new couple have been named to lead Hillsong East Coast, replacing the ousted former pastor Carl Lentz and his wife, Laura, according to an announcement by Hillsong founder, Brian Houston, during his sermon on Sunday. Chrishan and Danielle Jeyaratnam, currently pastors at the Hillsong campus in Perth, Australia, have been named to the top spots […]
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 […]