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Hillsong’s Phil Dooley says megachurch needs to 'rebuild trust,' shares new 'vision'
Ahead of his first Hillsong Conference since he became the global senior pastor, Phil Dooley says he understands that the global Evangelical church network needs to rebuild trust as its reputation has taken a hit in recent years amid scandals involving his predecessor and other prominant pastors.
Judah Smith Shares His Feeling on Being a Celebrity Pastor
Pastor Judah Smith recently said that although many see him as a celebrity pastor, he considers himself a preacher to all people.
Hillsong Homosexuality, Internet Rumors, and Spiritual Clarity
There's a lot we can learn from last week's viral internet accusation that Carl Lentz, pastor of Hillsong NYC, allowed an openly homosexual couple to participate in and help lead a chuch choir.
Justin Bieber Uses Past Mugshot in Testimony of God's Goodness
Mega popstar Justin Bieber took to social media over the weekend with a photo from his troubled past, openly thanking God that he is no longer who he use to be.
Interview: Pastor Carl Lentz on Hillsong New York City
Carl Lentz, senior pastor of Hillsong New York City, never imagined that a deal he had roughly 10 years ago with the son of Hillsong Church's founder would actually pan out one day.
Neil deGrasse Tyson Not Sure If God Exists, Questions Lack of Benevolence in Universe
Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson has said that while he is not sure if God exists, he finds the lack of benevolence in the universe as something that might question divine existence.
Hillsong founder Brian Houston apologizes but says he has no intention of retiring
Hillsong Church founder Brian Houston, who resigned last month as the evangelical megachurch network revealed two allegations of misconduct, has apologized to church members for letting them down but says he has “no intention of retiring.”
Transformation Church claims 500 people turned to Jesus during ‘blasphemous’ Easter show
Michael Todd’s Transformation Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, claims some 500 people “gave their lives to Christ” after his congregation hosted an edgy play called “Ransom” that appears to replace the traditional retelling of the Easter story that Christian critics blasted as “demonic” and “blasphemous.”
Justin Bieber: 'I'm Not Gonna Go to Church;' 'Christians Leave Such a Bad Taste in People's Mouths'
While pop sensation Justin Bieber has developed a close relationship with Pastors Carl Lentz and Judah Smith, the 21-year-old admits that he's often rejected his faith and communion with other Christians by going to church, where "weird" people go.
Brian Houston: Why Hillsong Doesn't Sing 'Shout to the Lord,' 'Oceans' Anymore
Hillsong Church Senior Pastor Brian Houston revealed on Friday that his multi-site megachurch based in Sydney, Australia, rarely – if ever – sings the notable contemporary Christian songs "Shout to the Lord" and "Oceans."
Jesus Never Discussed Homosexuality Publicly, Says Megachurch Pastor of His Refusal to Talk Openly About Gay Marriage
Hillsong NYC Pastor Carl Lentz commented in a recently aired CNN feature on his megachurch why he refuses to publicly express his position on homosexuality by noting that Jesus, who "was in the thick of an era where homosexuality … was wildly prevalent," did not address the issue "on the record in front of people."
Hillsong denies claim it fired Brian Houston's wife Bobbie by text
Hillsong Church refuted claims Saturday that it fired its co-founder, Bobbie Houston, by text message after she and her husband, founder Brian Houston, publicly shared communications she received about her termination.
COVID-19 survivor to Andy Stanley: ‘It’s not a conspiracy theory,' 'put a mask on'
A friend of megachurch pastor Andy Stanley who recently recovered from COVID-19 has stressed the importance of taking it seriously, telling the preacher “it’s not a conspiracy theory.”
When pastors flirt with celebrity
When pastors and ministry leaders flirt with celebrity, Christianity becomes a brand.
Megachurch fires worship artist over extramarital affair with woman from another city
New Life Church in Colorado Springs has fired former Vertical Worship band member and songwriter Andi Rozier for an alleged extramarital relationship, according to Executive Pastor Brian Newberg.
Petition to Deport Justin Bieber Has Over 105,000 Signatures; White House Must Respond
A petition to The White House, asking President Obama to deport Justin Bieber and revoke his green card has found over 106,000 signatures, well over the required 100,000 to merit an official response.
Hillsong Church, Relevance and Pariahs
There's a good piece by Andrew Walker in First Things on a popular international church network called Hillsong's apparent equivocation on marriage. At a recent New York press conference, the ministry's leader, Brian Houston, declined to answer whether the ministry affirms the biblical position. Instead, he stresses the church's need to stay "relevant."
Joel Osteen Brings Seventh Annual America's Night of Hope and Generation Hope Project to San Francisco
Joel and Victoria Osteen will hold their ministry's seventh annual America's Night of Hope and Generation Hope Project in the city of San Francisco in less than two weeks.
Justin Bieber 'Could've Died' If He Hadn't Turned His Life Around, Manager Says
Before Justin Bieber re-dedicated his life to Christ, the singer's manager, Scooter Braun, questioned if undergoing another tour would kill the pop star.