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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 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.
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.
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 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.
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’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.
The dangerous legal structures of Hillsong Church
Attorney Stephen Lentz, the father of Carl Lentz who would become Hillsong’s most popular American pastor, drew up the articles of incorporation for Hillsong Ministries USA, Inc., and used language common to many televangelist churches’ governing documents. Stephen Lentz wrote in Article 6, “The Corporation shall have no members.”
Hillsong NYC Pastor 'Encouraged' by Service Kick-Off
During the kick-off of Hillsong Church New York's weekly services on Sunday, lead pastor Carl Lentz told his growing congregation that Christians have the responsibility to live out the vision and apply the unique gifts that God has given them.
Justin Bieber Goofs Around After Attending Hillsong Church In New York City
Bieber still enjoys drinking and having a good time, but doesn't think it goes against with his faith.
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.
Citing ‘infidelity,’ Hillsong Church Montclair’s creative director resigns
Scandal-scarred Hillsong Church took another hit to its U.S. arm Tuesday when Darnell Barrett, creative director of Hillsong Church Montclair in New Jersey revealed he resigned from his position citing “infidelity” in his marriage.
Hillsong's Brian Houston on Gay Marriage: 'I Believe the Writings of Paul Are Clear on This Subject'
Hillsong Church pastor Brian Houston has issued a statement specifying his position on marriage and homosexuality after a news outlet reported that he "won't take (a) public position on LGBT issues."