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crime2 years ago

Hillsong Church Founder Cleared of Concealing Father's Child Sex Crimes

Brian Houston, the founder of Hillsong Church, has been found not guilty of concealing his father's child sex crimes by an Australian court. Houston, who resigned from his church roles after being charged, was accused of breaching the Hillsong Pastor's Code of Conduct. The court ruled that Houston had a reasonable excuse for not reporting the offenses to the police, as he believed the victim did not want the abuse reported. The victim expressed disappointment with the verdict, blaming the church for not reporting the abuse. Houston acknowledged his father's crimes and expressed sadness for the victims. Hillsong Church released a statement acknowledging the ruling and hoping for healing for the victims.

via CBS News|
#brian-houston#child-sex-crimes#concealment
crime2 years ago

Hillsong Church Founder Brian Houston Acquitted of Concealing Father's Abuse

Brian Houston, founder of Hillsong Church, has been found not guilty of concealing the sexual abuse crimes committed by his father, Frank Houston. Australian prosecutors argued that Brian Houston tried to cover up his father's abuse of a child in the 1970s. However, the magistrate ruled that Houston had a "reasonable excuse" under the law not to report the abuse to authorities. Houston learned of the abuse in 1999 but did not involve the police because the victim, who was an adult by then, did not want them involved. Houston called the charges a "targeted attack" and expressed relief at being cleared, while the victim expressed disappointment in the court's decision.

via BBC|
#brian-houston#concealment#court-ruling
entertainment2 years ago

"Former Hillsong Pastor Carl Lentz Confesses Affairs in New Documentary"

Former Hillsong NYC pastor Carl Lentz, who was ousted in 2020 for extramarital affairs, resurfaces in FX's new docuseries "The Secrets of Hillsong," addressing his infidelity and allegations of sexual misconduct by Hillsong co-founder Brian Houston and his late father. Lentz admits to developing a pattern of secrecy due to a family friend sexually abusing him when he was young. Lentz and his wife, Laura, celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary and have moved to Oklahoma, where Lentz has taken a job as a strategist at Transformation Church in Tulsa.

via USA TODAY|
#affairs#carl-lentz#entertainment
entertainment2 years ago

The downfall of Hillsong's celebrity pastor and the scandal that rocked the church.

Former Hillsong pastor Carl Lentz admitted to cheating on his wife with their family nanny while leading the U.S.-based ministry. Lentz became an unexpected “rock star” pastor and grew Hillsong’s name through celebrity clientele alone. In a new FX docuseries, Lentz reveals the highs and lows that came with leading a successful congregation for nearly 10 years. The docuseries, titled “The Secrets of Hillsong,” releases Friday.

via New York Post |
#carl-lentz#documentary#entertainment
entertainment2 years ago

The downfall of Hillsong's celebrity pastor and the scandal that rocked the church.

Former Hillsong pastor Carl Lentz admitted to cheating on his wife with their family nanny while leading the U.S.-based ministry. Lentz became known for recruiting celebrities to Hillsong Church, but in November 2020, he admitted to being "unfaithful" in his marriage. Lentz's scandal is detailed in a new FX docuseries, "The Secrets of Hillsong," which releases Friday. The pastor was accused of having an affair with a woman named Ranin Karim and was also reportedly asked about a relationship with their family nanny, Leona Kimes. Lentz is no longer in ministry but has since found a relationship with Jesus that he couldn't have "from the pulpit."

via Fox News|
#carl-lentz#documentary#entertainment
entertainment2 years ago

The Rise and Fall of Hillsong's Celebrity Pastor Carl Lentz.

The Secrets of Hillsong, a new documentary series on FX, delves into the decades-long misconduct at the megachurch, which was once known for its celebrity congregants. The series features the first interviews with Carl and Laura Lentz since their public ouster three years ago. The documentary investigates allegations of racism, sexual abuse, homophobia, and volunteer exploitation within the church. The series also explores the scandal surrounding Hillsong founder Brian Houston, who resigned in 2022 after an internal investigation found he had breached the church's code of conduct by behaving inappropriately toward two women.

via Yahoo Entertainment|
#carl-lentz#christianity#documentary