By Jesse T Jackson — Originally published in Church Leaders Brian Houston, founder and former global senior pastor of Hillsong Church, was found not guilty of covering up his father’s sexual abuse by an Australian magistrate on Thursday (Aug. 17). The decision comes nearly two years to the date after Houston was charged by […]
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Hillsong’s Brian Houston apologises
Originally published in Eternity News Brian Houston, who recently resigned as Global Senior Pastor of Hillsong Church, has today emailed an apology to church members. The email, obtained by Eternity, reads as follows: Dear Church, Let me start with the words I want and need most to say — I am […]
Hillsong founder Brian Houston resigns after finding of inappropriate conduct towards women
Originally published in Eternity News Hillsong Church founder Brian Houston has resigned as global senior pastor of the church following a finding that he had breached the church’s code of conduct for pastors in two instances of inappropriate conduct towards women. The move was announced in a letter to church […]
Hillsong’s Brian Houston steps down from ministry to deal with court case
Originally published in CBN News Hillsong Church co-founder Brian Houston announced last Sunday that he will “step aside from all ministry responsibilities” until next year amid charges of concealing his father’s child sex offenses. The New South Wales Police Force accused Houston, 67, in August of covering up information about […]