According to Discovery+, the series will profile “current and ex-members of the church who have come forward to share harrowing stories of trauma, abuse, financial and labor exploitation, homophobia and racism that created a culture of chaos at Hillsong.” (Jeannie Ortega … Continue reading
(Protestia) Predictably, the disgraced ex-pastor checked himself into rehab, which is fundamentally easier to do than just repent. Checking yourself into rehab after a good public shaming is so common that it has become a punchline. It’s the first step … Continue reading
(Protestia) We wrote to you earlier that an audio recording between Hillsong founder Brian Houston and Church executives has leaked, revealing that disgraced Pastor Carl Lentz, who cheated on his wife with model Ranin Karim, had engaged in multiple sexual … Continue reading
“When you give somebody so much power, they become God to people. People forgot the concept of religion and beliefs and people look at Carl like he’s God.” (Paul O’Donnell – Roys Report) Since admitting adultery and being fired from his job … Continue reading
“The company will have their work cut out for them, as rumors swirl that more women have come forward with allegations of more sexual impropriety- a move if true will further alienate those with a propensity to brush off his … Continue reading
“But oh, for the believers behind the scenes who know the sin that is going on in the background, it is just so devastating. And every time another pastor is found out, especially one who used his power and the … Continue reading
“I have no knowledge of the Christian world, I’m Muslim. He told me the most beautiful women come from the Middle East and we kept talking from there. We walked and talked more for a little bit and exchanged numbers. He … Continue reading
(Protestia) Senior Pastor Carl Lentz has been terminated from his position at Hillsong Church, NY, and disqualified from the ministry, with he and his wife Laura leaving the Church. Founding pastor Brian Houston informed staff and members in an email … Continue reading
“This is basic Christianity 101. This is theology at it’s simplest form. These are not difficult concepts to be wrestled with. It’s not like we’re plumbing the depths and offering a defense of supralapsarianism or unpacking a treatise on the … Continue reading
“So if I’m a pastor or a priest that wants to keep drawing people to me, I’m not going to tell you everything. I don’t want you to be so good. I don’t want you to be so free. I … Continue reading
Lentz proudly posted the video, taken by his daughter, on Instagram. Note that he calls the insane and ineffectual, hysterical ranting “preaching.” (PNP) The hipster Hillsong pastor in New York City, Carl Lentz, is helping to contribute to the delinquency … Continue reading
“My advice to people is try to take this as seriously as you can.” (Dustin Germain) We’ve written about Carl Lentz many times. He is the pastor of Hillsong New York, large, seeker-friendly non-confrontational church that has compromised on many, … Continue reading
From Berean Research: “Hillsong is seen as this hip, progressive church that’s drawn huge millennial crowds, but it’s still evangelical,” co-host of “The View” Sara Haines stated to Cark Lentz. “So, where do you stand on social issues that young … Continue reading
“We believe that God is good, that God loves everybody, that Jesus was here to set people free, and that’s still the good news of the gospel.” This may be the gospel according to Hillsong pastor Carl Lenz, but it’s … Continue reading
Berean Research looks at the shot slamming clothes stripping incident with the Biebs and the pastor at the Blue Door Bar in Queenstown, NZ: Fans of celebrities barely bat an eye anymore at the drunken antics of superstars. Instead the public … Continue reading
“After seeing the intense reaction that arose from suggesting evolution is “undeniable,” Houston hedged a bit by offering some context to his earlier tweet.” (Tré Goins-Phillips – Faith Wire) Hillsong Church has, over the years, hardly avoided the limelight, often finding itself at the … Continue reading
Word of Faith, Health & Wealth, Prosperity Gospel The world’s fastest-growing false religion tells us that our faith is a “force,” and the words we speak have the power to create something new. The Word of Faith proponents promise we … Continue reading
“I would argue that the history of Hillsong is also crucial, in that it offers yet another example of what happens when powerful church leaders cut their denominational ties and set up their own shops, complete with an education system, … Continue reading
The good news about Christ can only be appreciated with the bad news as the backdrop. There are times when the saints must be fed, and there are times when the sinners must be warned (C.H. Spurgeon). (Shane Idelman – … Continue reading