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Hillsong Church Australia suffers marked drop in giving, attendance amid COVID-19, scandals: report
Hillsong Church Australia suffered significant drops in both giving and church attendance in 2021 as the COVID-19 pandemic marched into its second year and a series of sex and financial scandals enveloped the denomination in the U.S. and Australia.
10 Tattooed Preachers You've Never Seen
This is what you don't see when listening to sermons...We've found some preachers out there preaching the Gospel with a tattooed body...
Justin Bieber Draws Fans' Accolades After Proclaiming 'I Follow Jesus' in Viral Instagram Post
A simple Instagram post made by pop singer Justin Bieber showing a square white paper with the text "I follow Jesus." on top has gone viral, drawing more than 1.3 million "likes" among his 86.9 million followers since the 23-year-old "I'm the One" singer posted it on Tuesday.
Book of Revelation Comes to Life in 'The Messengers,' Says Actor; New Series Features Humans Turning Into Angels, the Rapture and the Devil
A star from The CW's "The Messengers" Jon Fletcher offered more insight to the new Rapture-based television series premiering this week, including its roots in the Bible's Book of Revelation.
Hillsong Conference 2014: Pastor Joel Houston Says Hillsong United AMA Nod, Fanfare: 'Adds to The Story of God's Grace'
Joel Houston, the son of Hillsong Senior Pastor Brian Houston, recently opened up about fanfare as it relates to the success of his megachurch band Hillsong United.
Justin Bieber Baptized in NYC Bathtub Amidst Racist Video Controversy (VIDEO)
Unable to find a church to perform the sacrament without media attention, the 20-year-old pop star was baptized in a private bathtub.
Hillsong pastors splurged tithes on luxury lifestyles, former members say
Months on the heels of a sex scandal that rocked its Hillsong NYC location, Hillsong Church is now facing allegations of financial abuse as a number of former members accuse pastors of splurging tithe money on lavish expenses.
Love People Enough to Tell the Truth
Courage. It's a rare thing these days. Hollywood confuses it with monolithic thinking and award show monologues cheered on by automatons from the Land of Make Believe.
Hillsong Atlanta pastor announces resignation in wake of scandals surrounding global church
Sam Collier, the first-ever African American lead pastor of a Hillsong church, has announced he is stepping down from his position in the wake of the slew of scandals surrounding the church and its founder, Brian Houston.
Pastor Rich Villodas laments celebrity culture invading churches: 'Disease of the soul'
Pastor Rich Villodas weighed in on the dangers of “celebrity-ism” that has infiltrated many churches and highlighted the role every Christian has to play in combating the ideology he warned is “incompatible with the Christian faith.”
Brian Houston announces plans to revamp management at Hillsong Church
Citing the denomination’s rapid growth and a desire to make way for younger leadership and a more effective organizational structure, Hillsong Church Global Senior Pastor Brian Houston announced Sunday that he and his wife, Bobbie, have decided to bring on more support at the top.
Hillsong Church’s Brian Houston announces investigation into claims of financial abuse
While defending his denomination’s “record of excellence in financial accountability globally and an unwavering commitment to financial integrity,” Hillsong Church’s Global Senior Pastor Brian Houston said his church will review recent allegations of gross financial abuse by pastors.
Married Hillsong Church administrator sexually assaulted Philadelphia pastor’s daughter: report
Around the time they received complaints about inappropriate sexual relations between staff and volunteers at Hillsong NYC, the embattled Australia-based Hillsong Church was in the throes of investigating a sexual assault of a pastor’s daughter at its headquarters a new report reveals.
Justin Bieber Shares Photo of Himself on Instagram Reading the Bible, Gets Nearly Two Million Likes
Pop star Justin Bieber keeps sharing his Christian faith on his Instagram - and his fans are loving it!
Hillsong's Brian Houston Says Belief of Biblical Marriage Won't Change After Australia's 'Yes' Vote
Hillsong Church Senior Pastor Brian Houston has assured that his beliefs in support of the traditional Christian definition of marriage "will not change" even though voters in Australia have voted to legalize same-sex marriage.
Ed Young: Live 'Sexperiment' Will Start Sexual Revolution for the Church
Ed and Lisa Young, founders of Texas-based Fellowship Church, began Friday at 6 a.m. a 24-hour "bed-in," in which the pair discuss their book, Sexperiment, and the role sex plays in marriage.
Hillsong Church pauses Dallas campus after completing investigation of former pastors
Former Hillsong Dallas Lead Pastor Reed Bogard and his wife, Jess, were under investigation for leadership failures when they abruptly resigned in January, Hillsong Church Global Senior Pastor Brian Houston said Saturday while announcing a pause in the operation of the Texas campus.
Kevin Durant Talks Baptism At Hillsong NYC Church
Kevin Durant, the 24-year-old Oklahoma City Thunder forward,recently shared his love for Jesus Christ and baptism story at Hillsong Church in New York City.