Two former European pastors have accused Hillsong co-founder Brian Houston and the church’s general manager of sending threatening emails during a dispute over the transfer of their church, cash, and assets to Hillsong Australia, according to ABC News in Australia. Last month, Hillsong’s Sydney-based global pastor Brian Houston resigned after Continue Reading
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Hillsong’s Brian Houston says he will step down
Hillsong founder Brian Houston has announced he will be transitioning away from his current role as global senior pastor. According to the New York Post, Houston, who founded Hillsong, told his congregants this past Sunday that while he and his wife Bobbie will continue to be involved in Hillsong, he Continue Reading
Oxford Changes Definition of Man and Woman to Be More LGBT Inclusive
The original definition by the Definer is good enough: “And God created man in His own image, in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.” Gen. 1:27 News from Christian Headlines (Not an endorsement of site or those quoted): “Oxford University Press, which publishes Continue Reading
Pope calls for civil union laws for same-sex couples
“Homosexuals have a right to be part of the family. They’re children of God and have a right to a family. Nobody should be thrown out, or be made miserable because of it. What we have to create is a civil union law. That way, they are legally covered. I Continue Reading
John Ortberg hid son’s identity in investigation, other “son” says
Two siblings, two sexual perversions and one father who has come under fire for not doing the right thing. What is interesting is that John Ortberg, senior pastor of Menlo Church and frequent Willow Creek Leadership Summit speaker, had previously helped investigate the allegations of misconduct against Willow Creek founder Bill Continue Reading
“Revoice 2018” promises new “gospel” gathering
We have written extensively about various groups working to infiltrate mainline churches to change the minds of leaders about the issue of homosexuality among members. This we do not because of hate or fear, but about love and respect for the Scriptures breathed out by God. And we do love Continue Reading
Who cares about Hillsong Pastor Carl Lentz slamming shots with Justin Bieber?
Fans of celebrities barely bat an eye anymore at the drunken antics of superstars. Instead the public displays of carnality of the rich and famous are celebrated. Smiled at. Wink wink. Are we seeing this same blasé attitude in the visible Church? . Celebrity Pastor Carl Lentz, who pastors Hillsong Continue Reading
Saddleback and its Meulenberg dilemma
It’s always heartbreaking when we hear of Christian leaders being charged with sexual abuse, as in the recent arrest of Saddleback youth worker Ruben Meulenberg. He was charged with 5 felonies: Three felony counts of lewd acts on a child Two felony counts of lewd acts on a child under Continue Reading
Hillsong’s Brian Houston faces sex abuse coverup inquiry
Brian Houston’s hearings before the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse are underway, as Houston faces questions about the safety of his Hillsong empire after the original charge: that Houston failed to tell police his father was a child sex abuser. “Frank Houston had abused up to nine Continue Reading
Paul Washer did NOT visit the Third Heaven!
After suffering a heart attack and undergoing surgery this week, his family and friends report that Paul Washer is on the mend. His Twitter account posts updates, and today word comes of his improved condition. The news of Washer’s condition Monday evening prompted prayers from around the world. Washer, 55, Continue Reading