What happened to Hillsong Church?
But though it still boasts 150,000 weekly worshipers, it’s also been mired in several scandals since its inception in 1983. The three-part Discovery+ docuseries Hillsong: A Megachurch Exposed re-examines the church’s tangled history — including the recent downfalls of co-founder Brian Houston and its most famous pastor, Carl Lentz.
What is the latest Hillsong NYC scandal?
The latest scandal regarding the global megachurch involves a 2021 internal investigative report leaked to The Christian Post that, according to the publication, details extensive stories of sexual abuse and misconduct under the former pastorate of Carl Lentz at Hillsong NYC.
What makes Hillsong different from other mega churches?
What is different about Hillsong, however, is the foundation of the church. As chronicled in “Hillsong: A Megachurch Exposed,” a series on Discovery Plus, Brian Houston, who founded Hillsong in Australia, was charged there with not telling officials that his late father, Frank Houston, also a pastor, had sexually abused a boy in the 1970s.
What is going on at Hillsong?
Recently, the situation at Hillsong was featured in Hillsong: A Megachurch Exposed, a Discovery+ docuseries hooked to the 2020 termination of Hillsong New York pastor Carl Lentz, who admitted to infidelity in his marriage.
What Makes a Church a Cult?
Guest Bios Show Transcript Many churches and Christian groups have been accused of being cult-like. But what qualifies as a cult? And
Fractured Faith: Finding God After Church Culture Harms You
Guest Bios Show Transcript What do you do when Christianity hasn’t lived up to your expectations? And the church, which is supposed
How long does Franklin Graham talk about the gospel?
The Rev. Franklin Graham never misses a beat, whether it’s 30 seconds or a 5-minute segment discussing a topic, the gospel is given. Most pastors will do this.
What is the warning of God to Christians?
God’s warning to Christians. Don’t be lukewarm. Be strong in your faith. Say what you mean and mean what you say. Take heed of 2 Timothy 4:3, because I see this trend in many popular “hip” churches. “For the time will come when people will not put up with sound doctrine.
Is abortion a sin?
If the pastor asked himself, “Am I the servant of Christ,” he would have articulated his position with God’s word in the forefront: Yes, abortion is a sin. And he could have explained sin and the cross. Why Pastor Lentz’s original tepid answer hurt the church.