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1. Brian Houston Dismisses Damaging Docuseries as 'Mockumentary

Hillsong founder Brian Houston has spoken out in what one media outlet in Australia labeled as a "bizarre 15-minute rant" defending his former church following the recent release of a damning docuseries ...

Created on 06 June 2023

2. Morning Rundown: Preacher's Bizarre Choices with Former Daughter-in-La

... Rock Church in Elk River, Minnesota, despite marrying his son's ex-wife, and allegedly dating her while she was still married to his son. Brian Houston's Daughter and Son-in-Law Resign from Hillsong Leadership ...

Created on 15 May 2023

3. Brian Houston's Daughter and Son-in-Law Resign from Hillsong Leadershi

As turmoil continues to engulf Hillsong founder and former senior pastor Brian Houston, his daughter Laura Toganivalu and her husband, Peter, are stepping down from their roles as pastors over the Hillsong ...

Created on 11 May 2023

4. 'No Longer in Ministry': Carl Lentz Bares His Soul in Public Lette

... a new docuseries set to premiere this month called 'The Secrets of Hillsong.'" View this post on Instagram  ...

Created on 11 May 2023

5. Brian Houston Reverses DUI Plea, Receives 3-Year Probation Sentence

Only days after pleading "not guilty" to driving under the influence of alcohol with a blood-alcohol level of .08%or more, Hillsong Church founder Brian Houston recanted his statement and pled guilty in ...

Created on 20 April 2023

6. Lentz's to Tell All in New Docuseries 'Secrets of Hillson

... God. Carl Lentz, who was dismissed as the lead pastor at Hillsong Church NYC in late 2020 for infidelity, among other things, and his wife will now be featured in a new docuseries titled "The Secrets ...

Created on 31 March 2023

7. Top of the Week: What Happens When Your Pastor Wants Social Media Fame More Than Serving Your Church?

... reads, "Then the nations will know that I, the Lord, make Israel holy, when my sanctuary is among them forever. Ex-Hillsong Pastor Carl Lentz Joins Transformation Church in Tulsa In his first staff ...

Created on 31 March 2023

8. Brian Houston's Legal Troubles Mount, Admits to DUI Charg

A month prior to resigning as global senior pastor at Hillsong Church, Pastor Brian Houston was arrested and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol in California, Houston posted on Instagram ...

Created on 29 March 2023

9. Australian Parliament Member Accuses Hillsong of Money Laundering, Tax Evasion

The scandals surrounding Hillsong Church in Australia continue to balloon, and to make a black mark on the body of Christ. Last year, founder Brian Houston resigned his position as lead pastor over legal ...

Created on 09 March 2023

10. Hillsong Church Appoints New Global Leadership

There are seasons of heartbreak, betrayal and confusion in life, but in contrast to the painful times there are also seasons of joy, blessing and renewal.  It is known worldwide that Hillsong Church ...

Created on 08 February 2023

11. Hillsong United's Benjamin Hastings Embarks on A Solo Journe

Read time: 2 minutes 3 seconds Singer and songwriter Benjamin Hastings is known for his work with Hillsong United. But the award-winning songwriter is now embarking on a solo music career. This new journey ...

Created on 21 October 2022

12. Brian Houston Announces a Night of Fellowship and Prayer Ahead of Court Date

Read time: 2 minutes 21 seconds Hillsong founder Brian Houston announced on Facebook that he and his wife Bobbie would be holding an event on Wednesday, Nov. 9. "Well, big hello. Bobbie and I are excited ...

Created on 20 October 2022

13. CN Morning Rundown: Ex-Hillsong Pastor Carl Lentz Says Family Recovering After Infidelity

Here's a quick summary of the top stories on charismanews.com: Ex-Hillsong Pastor Carl Lentz Says Family Recovering After Infidelity Former Hillsong East Coast senior pastor Carl Lentz, dismissed in ...

Created on 15 September 2022

14. Ex-Hillsong Pastor Carl Lentz Says Family Recovering After Infidelity

Read Time: 2 minutes, 56 seconds Former Hillsong East Coast senior pastor Carl Lentz, dismissed in late 2020 for an admitted extra-marital affair, took to social media this week to thank family and friends ...

Created on 15 September 2022

15. CN Morning Rundown: WATCH: Pastor Todd Smith and 'The Revival of the Pulpit

... but a clear majority—70%—said such giving does not need to be solely financial. And when it comes to monetary giving, only 33% believe the traditionally accepted 10% is proper. Hillsong: Building Back ...

Created on 13 September 2022

16. Hillsong: Building Back Stronger

Read Time: 2 minutes "This is not necessarily an inspiring night," Hillsong Interim Global Senior Pastor Phil Dooley says during the churches update meeting on Aug. 23. After a string of scandals ...

Created on 13 September 2022

17. As Evangelical Christians, We Are Bringing Reproach to the Name of Jesus

... the world's largest Christian university. This year, the worldwide Hillsong movement has become associated with the word "scandal." And now, in devastating fashion, the Southern Baptist Convention, the ...

Created on 24 May 2022

18. CN Morning Rundown: Audiences Break Into Spontaneous Prayer for Revival After Viewing Jonathan Cahn Prophetic Film

... of Orlando Calvary Assembly in Winter Park, Florida. "I came here not having any idea of what to expect. I feel like I've been shot out of a cannon. It's going to take a while to process it all." Hillsong ...

Created on 15 May 2022

19. Hillsong and Humility: Why 'Celebrity Status' Can Seduce Anyon

A number of years ago, shortly after Hillsong's worldwide rise to fame, Charisma did a cover story on Brian Houston, the Australian church's senior pastor. Hillsong rose quickly to international prominence ...

Created on 13 May 2022

20. Australian Leader Tells How Hillsong Scandal Hurts That Church in Spite of the Good It's Don

Over the last 30 years, Hillsong's conferences, worship music and emphasis on helping pastors build strong local churches have deeply impacted John Finkelde, former pastor and CEO of Grow a Healthy Church ...

Created on 21 April 2022