Hillsong
At Sing! Global, a faithful pushback to the spread of megachurch praise music
By Grace Beckner — September 12, 2023
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (RNS) — Keith and Kristyn Getty's hymn conference brings Christians together to sing tunes from historic hymnals, from Celtic traditions and new creations — and to share a common love and culture of sacred music.
Brian Houston acquitted by Australian court in sexual abuse cover-up case
By Roxanne Stone — August 16, 2023
(RNS) — Houston was charged with concealing his late father, Frank Houston's, sexual abuse of a young man.
Few worship leaders avoid Hillsong, Bethel songs — despite controversies and scandal
By Bob Smietana — July 11, 2023
(RNS) — A new study looked at how worship leaders pick music for services — at a time when a handful of megachurches dominate the market.
Carl Lentz calls abuse allegations ‘categorically false’ in new Hillsong documentary
By Roxanne Stone — May 19, 2023
NEW YORK (RNS) — 'The Secrets of Hillsong' will premiere the first two episodes on May 19 and the final two on May 26.
Should Megachurch Pastors Make Mega Moolah?
By Roxanne Stone — April 13, 2023
In light of recent revelations around Hillsong finances, Roxy and Katelyn delve into the life and times of crazy rich clergy.
There’s a reason every hit worship song sounds the same
By Bob Smietana — April 11, 2023
(RNS) — A new study found that the most popular worship songs come from a handful of megachurches with a knack for writing pop songs about what God will do for you.
Carl Lentz, in first staff position since Hillsong, joins Transformation Church in Tulsa
By Roxanne Stone — March 28, 2023
(RNS) — ‘We gladly welcome Carl Lentz to our Transformation Church staff, helping TC with strategy as we continue to move forward in our vast vision,’ said one pastor of the predominantly Black megachurch.
Worship leader turned ‘Star Wars’ memer finds trademark trouble from unexpected quarter
By Bob Smietana — March 22, 2023
(RNS) — A once-influential Christian magazine’s attempts to regain an audience may have alienated the very people it wants to reach.
‘I didn’t resign because of my mistakes,’ says former Hillsong pastor Brian Houston in video
By Roxanne Stone — November 3, 2022
(RNS) — He had hoped, he said in the video, that the board would refuse his resignation.
Marking its centennial, Hymn Society continues push for more diverse music
By Adelle M. Banks — July 22, 2022
(RNS) — Members danced and sang to a global selection of hymns and grappled with the power of song to change the world.
From Hymns to Hillsong and Back Again + Leah Payne & David Gungor
By Jonathan Woodward — May 11, 2022
Katelyn and Roxy talk with theologian and CCM guru, Leah Payne, about the evolving industry and how worship music became big business.
Hillsong and the Scourge of the V-Necked Pastor
By Roxanne Stone — April 27, 2022
Katelyn and Roxy break down the Hillsong breakdown — and explore some of the systemic issues that have seemed to haunt the church from the beginning.
The Vineyard was built on friendship and shared values. Then a leading pastor split.
By Bob Smietana — April 21, 2022
(RNS) — The abrupt departure of the Vineyard Anaheim, once pastored by legendary preacher John Wimber, has sent shock waves through the Vineyard – an international movement known for its music and charismatic practices.
Josh and Leona Kimes, who accused Carl Lentz of abuse, resign from Hillsong Boston
By Roxanne Stone — April 18, 2022
(RNS) — In May of last year, Leona Kimes accused former lead pastor of Hillsong NYC, Carl Lentz, of sexually abusing her while she was working as a nanny for Lentz’s children.
Hillsong board blames anxiety drug, alcohol for landing Brian Houston in a woman’s hotel room
By Roxanne Stone and Bob Smietana — March 18, 2022
(RNS) — The board of the global megachurch released a statement revealing its cofounder had sent inappropriate text messages to a staff member and spent time in a woman's hotel room.
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