Brian Houston is the latest Hillsong leader to step down after a highly publicized controversy
Photo: Marcus Ingram/Getty Images Hillsong, the controversy-ridden Australian megachurch, is having a moment — and not the good kind. On Wednesday, March 24, Brian Houston, the leader and co-founder of Hillsong, resigned following an internal investigation into allegations of misconduct.
There were two specific instances of alleged misconduct that led to Houston’s resignation, as described in a statement released by Hillsong on Friday, March 18. The first took place a decade ago and involved “inappropriate text messages from Pastor Brian to a member of staff, which subsequently resulted in the staff member resigning.” At the time, Houston reportedly sought treatment for a dependency on sleeping medication.
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Hillsong Founder Brian Houston Resigns After Internal Probe of Alleged MisconductHillsong, an evangelical megachurch based in Australia, said its founder and global senior pastor Brian Houston has resigned after an internal investigation found evidence of alleged misconduct
Read more »
Hillsong Church founder Brian Houston resigns after internal probe finds evidence of misconductBrian Houston, a founder of the megachurch Hillsong, has resigned after an internal investigation by its board found evidence of misconduct.
Read more »
Brian Higgins: System makes it too difficult for mental health patients to get needed medicationsBrian Higgins writes that the system makes it too difficult for mental health patients to get needed medications
Read more »
Brian Barcelona Sentenced To 200 Years For Sexually Assaulting 3 Young SiblingsA 35-year-old man has been sentenced to 200 years in prison for sexually abusing three young siblings over a period of four years.
Read more »
Hillsong Church founder Brian Houston resigns after internal probe finds evidence of misconductBrian Houston, a founder of the megachurch Hillsong, has resigned after an internal investigation by its board found evidence of misconduct.
Read more »