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1. Pastor Brian Houston Apologizes 'Unreservedly' for Hillsong NYC's 'Failings,' Promises Way Forward ...

Brian Houston, the founder of Hillsong, apologized Thursday, March 4, for the leadership crisis at the global evangelical church's New York outpost resulting from an adulterous affair carried on by its ...

Created on 04 March 2021

2. New Pastors Announced to Replace Carl Lentz at Hillsong East Coast

A new couple has 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 ...

Created on 15 February 2021

3. Don't Throw Stones at Carl Lent

Many of us groaned collectively back in November when we learned that Carl Lentz, pastor of Hillsong's New York City congregation, had been fired because of a moral failure. The 42-year-old preacher, known ...

Created on 01 December 2020

4. After Lentz Dismissal, Hillsong's Founding Pastor Places NYC Branch Under Investigatio

Brian Houston, founding pastor of the Sydney-based megachurch Hillsong, announced Thursday it is launching an independent investigation into its New York City branch following the firing of Pastor Carl ...

Created on 14 November 2020

5. Hillsong's Carl Lentz Admits Infidelity as Reason for Dismissa

Founding pastor Brian Houston announced Thursday pastor Carl Lentz' dismissal from Hillsong East Coast, citing "moral failure." Lentz has since shared on Instagram the reason for his resignation: infidelity ...

Created on 06 November 2020

6. Hillsong Pastor Carl Lentz Asked to Step Down, Cites 'Moral Failure

In an email reportedly sent by Hillsong founding pastor, Brian Houston, to church staff and members of Hillsong East Coast on Wednesday afternoon Nov. 4, Houston announced the termination of Carl Lentz, ...

Created on 04 November 2020

7. WATCH: Hillsong Young & Free Performs Social Distancing Version of 'What a Beautiful Name

Hillsong's Young & Free band recorded a social distancing version of the songs "Touch of Heaven" and "What a Beautiful Name." Watch as the drummer, keyboardist, vocalists and guitarist share their screens ...

Created on 28 April 2020

8. Hillsong Pastor Carl Lentz: 'Churches Might Be One of the Biggest Propagators of Racist Ideology

Carl Lentz, lead pastor of Hillsong East Coast, said recently he believes the Christian church may be "one of the biggest propagators of racist ideology in our country." "There's a difference between your ...

Created on 03 August 2020

9. Hillsong Pastor Carl Lentz Tests Positive for COVID-19: 'Take It Seriously

Hillsong Church NYC pastor Carl Lentz is urging people to take the coronavirus pandemic seriously after testing positive for COVID-19 himself. Lentz confirmed his diagnosis Tuesday (March 24) to Religion ...

Created on 25 March 2020

10. Hillsong Pastor: 10 Reasons You Should Let Your Children Trick or Treat

It's that time of the year again. Christian parents everywhere enter into a discussion of whether or not to allow their kids to go trick-or-treating. Nathan Finochio, author and pastor at Hillsong Church, ...

Created on 22 October 2019

11. Hillsong Worship Leader Gets 'All Clear' From Surgeon After Spending Morning Worshippin

Chelsea Lee Taylor, a Hillsong worship leader, was given an "all clear" from her surgeon on Tuesday, according to a friend's Instagram post. Emma Fellers, creative administrator at Hillsong Church, posted ...

Created on 04 September 2019

12. 'Her Results are Incredible!': Hillsong Worship Leader Continues to Defy Doctors With Miraculous Recover

Hillsong worship leader Chelsea Taylor has continued to make staggering fast progress in her recovery from a sudden brain aneurysm, prompting many to call it miraculous. Taylor, who was rushed to hospital ...

Created on 26 August 2019

13. Hillsong Issues Urgent Call to Prayer After Worship Leader Rushed Into Emergency Brain Surgery

Hillsong worship leader Chelsea Lee Taylor was rushed to the hospital shortly after leading worship, according to several Instagram posts. Hillsong co-founder Bobbie Houston posted Taylor's picture on Instagram, ...

Created on 20 August 2019

14. Hillsong's Marty Sampson Responds to Skillet's John Cooper: 'What Right Have You to Put Words in My Mout

When former Hillsong songwriter Marty Sampson announced his faith was on "incredibly shaky ground," Skillet frontman John L. Cooper wrote a lengthy response and encouraged Christians to value truth over ...

Created on 16 August 2019

15. Hillsong Worship Leader Marty Sampson Clarifies That His Faith Is on 'Incredibly Shaky Ground

Hillsong worship leader Marty Sampson announced several days ago that he's "genuinely losing" his faith. He afterward clarified, though, that he hasn't renounced Christianity; rather, his faith is on "incredibly ...

Created on 13 August 2019

16. As Josh Harris, Hillsong Writer Lose Faith, Pastor Answers: Can We Lose Our Salvation?

Before we delve into the theological debate, please watch this short clip that was just posted to help you better understand what might be happening and what you can do to safeguard your heart: youtu.be/CwE79Ev1MuY ...

Created on 13 August 2019

17. Reaching Out to a Hillsong Leader Who Is Renouncing His Faith

I just read the news that Marty Sampson, a popular Hillsong song writer, is leaving the faith. In his words, "I'm genuinely losing my faith ... and it doesn't bother me." While some critics claim he was never ...

Created on 12 August 2019

18. Hillsong Worship Leader Announces He Wants No Part in Christianity Anymore

Update: Since this story was published, Marty Sampson has clarified his faith is on "incredibly shaky ground," but he has not yet renounced it. Read more here. Hillsong worship leader Marty Sampson announced ...

Created on 12 August 2019

19. Pentecostal Prime Minister at Hillsong Conference: 'Lord, We Just Pray for Your Rain on This Nation

... a miracle, told an annual conference of the Hillsong Church in a stadium in Sydney. View this post on Instagram What an honour and privilege it is to have our Prime Minister @scottmorrisonmp join ...

Created on 10 July 2019

20. New Music Video Goes Behind the Scenes of Hillsong's International Tou

Hillsong Young & Free's new music video for "Every Little Thing" offers a behind-the-scenes perspective of the Millennial worship group's recent international tours. The video—which uses actual documentary ...

Created on 24 May 2019