If you’ve ever wondered if the biblical-sounding lyrics of your favorite popular worship song is appropriate for your flock on a Sunday morning, be sure to check out our latest White Paper, Bethel, Hillsong, Elevation Worship Music. This latest resource page includes a very concise format to help you and Continue Reading
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Why Music Matters: A (Former) Worship Leader’s Testimony
The following is a guest post by Josh Porter, who left his position as a church worship leader when a new senior pastor began pressuring him to make the services more seeker friendly and experiential by incorporating popular contemporary songs that had unbiblical lyrics or came from questionable sources. At Continue Reading
Report: Former Hillsong pastors say they were threatened by Brian Houston
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
8 WRONG reasons for staying in a church that teaches false doctrine
Should you stay or should you go now? When God removes the scales of deception from your eyes, you may very well find yourself in a dilemma. The church that you love, attend, and where you were possibly even saved, teaches false doctrine. False doctrines such as word of faith, Continue Reading
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
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
Leaving the NAR Church: Olivia’s story
I was exposed to the “kundalini” spirit, and saw some people barking like dogs. At one of these meetings a well-known & respected AOG pastor declared that these manifestations were indeed from the Lord. I didn’t stand a chance. Olivia found a church in Australia, and began to grow in Continue Reading
Leaving the NAR Church: Malcolm’s story
“Anyone could interrupt the sermon, grab a microphone, and give a word from the Lord. This became more common, and the pastors loved it! “ Malcolm was born and raised in a church dabbling in mystical SOZO Healing Prayers, Soaking Prayers, Fire Tunnels and more. He has allowed me to Continue Reading
Always on: new Hillsong Heresy Channel
So it’s come to this: Hillsong Church is teaming up with Trinity Broadcasting Network to launch a new 24-hour TV network this June. All its heretical conferences, teachings, movies, kiddie programs and whatever else they’re churning out (see resource links below) will be in one place. Introducing the Hillsong Channel, Continue Reading
UPDATE: Hillsong and its homosexual leader issue
When one of Hillsong New York City’s worship leaders announced he is a practicing, unrepentant homosexual, and that he is marrying his fellow church singer and boyfriend, Hillsong leadership says nothing. Josh Canfield and Reed Kelly, billed as the Broadway Boyfriends, announced their engagement for a 2016 wedding. Both are Continue Reading