Was a credible profession of faith legally an essential requirement for the function performed by the church employee? By Sarah Pulliam Bailey. Following Colliers resignation, Phil Dooley who has taken over for former head and founder of Hillsong Brian Houston, 68 uploaded a video giving Collier the churchs blessing. Yet another set of Hillsong megachurch pastors stepped down this weekend, following the resignation of church founder and former leader Brian Houston last week, as well as the release of Discovery+s three-part docuseries on the church, produced in association with The Post. The Lords in it (and) weve walked through this together.. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER. The reality is these churches are operated on ego and the enrichment of their religious operation. If its filling up or mostly full, go find the next one closest (otherwise the leadership at a church thats bursting might be tempted to become the next mega and then nothing has been solved. Help us continue to be a voice for truth in the media by supporting CBN News for as little as $1. 2023 The Christian Broadcasting Network, Inc., A nonprofit 501 (c)(3) Charitable Organization. Your tax-deductible gift helps our journalists report the truth and hold Christian leaders and organizations accountable. Elder chairman Jasien Swords and fellow pastor and elder Josh Patterson, along with other leaders made the decision to hire an independent law firm, identified by The New York Times as, Castaeda and Heidelman, to conduct a review of Chandler's messaging history on Instagram, other social media platforms, cell phone, and email. The blame gets shifted to someone else. The church wrotethat after a thorough and lengthy legal investigation, "we maintain and firmly believe that we committed no wrong.". But while ECC elders said in their statement they initiated a third-party audit then, they didnt inform Lee that they were investigating, nor of the results, Lee said on Instagram. Considering the findings of the TVC investigation and consistent with the leave of absence from preaching and teaching that the Village Church has placed Matt on, the Acts 29 Board has asked Matt to step aside from Acts 29 speaking engagements during this time," it said. Stephen Crouch, an existing church board member, was appointed as director, according to the newspaper. However, the board did not provide details about what may have happened behind closed doors, with Hillsong's interim Senior Global Pastor Phil Dooley telling hundreds of attendees, "The truth is we don't know what happened next," according to the Australian Broadcasting Corp. FIRST RAPE INVESTIGATION OPENED IN UKRAINE FOR ALLEGED SEX CRIME COMMITTED BY RUSSIAN SOLDIER, "The woman has not said there was any sexual activity," Dooley reportedly added. The elders said that before finalizing decisions about the best way forward, ECC leadership removed the Feb. 25th edition of Mike Talks, videotaped talks Mike Baker posted each week. Hillsong was founded in 1983 by Brian Houston and his wife Bobbie in a suburb of Sydney, Australia. The truth is we dont know what happened next. Then and now the Elders believe that for the health of our church, a third-party involvement is necessary to adequately address allegations. Click on any of the topics below: Need prayer? Shortly ahead of the Instagram announcement, Collier alerted congregants to the news in a slightly more candid internal email, which has been viewed by The Post. Based on the rest of the article, they are totally culpable in allowing an offender to continue his behavior. Also, any comments with profanity, name-calling, and/or a nasty tone will be deleted. Although all parts of the complaint were unable to be sustained, important elements of the complaint were sustained and the conduct was of serious concern, the statement continued. Mike Glenn, senior pastor of Brentwood Baptist Church a prominent multi-site Southern Baptist congregation with about 12,000 members made the announcement on Sunday during a service and a video released the same day. Meanwhile, the elders at ECC have commissioned a third-party audit, the elders wrote in a statement posted Saturday. Give a gift of $30 or more to The Roys Report this month, and you will receive a copy of "Escaping the Maze of Spiritual Abuse" by Dr. Lisa Oakley and Justin Humphreys. ", The church leaders said Chandler "violated our internal social media use policies," and claimed that "while the messages were not romantic or sexual in nature, the frequency and familiarity of the messages crossed a line. The lead pastor at a prominent megachurch has resigned from his post amid claims of inappropriate relationships. In a video conference shared with the Australian media, Houstons interim replacement Phil Dooley said the church didnt know whether the incident had involved any sexual activity. CNN has not been able to independently verify the video. According to the churchs website, Brentwood Baptist has an annual budget of $30 million. However, as written, it indicates that the only thing anyone regrets is Mikes resignation. The Asbury Revival Is Over. To donate, Vineyard Pastor Resigns, Wont Cooperate With Probe Into Sons Alleged Misconduct, Why Businessman Peter Chung Matters for the Future of The Kings College. I feel like I'm embarrassing my wife and kids, Chandler told the congregation Sunday. In May of 2020, the megachurch reported 150,000 members in 23 countries. "These 'confessions' are often staged to put the fallen pastor in the best possible light. He has guided countless young leaders and inspired many of today's prominent pastors to pursue their own callings to ministry. Who Will Pay for the SBCs Abuse Reforms Over the Long Term? Who is conducting the investigation(s) of these churches, and are they truly independent? The accusations brought up some concerns that although my DMing with this woman was not romantic, nor was it ever sexual, it was unguarded and it was unwise," Chandler said. "We would like to advise you that Pastor Brian Houston has resigned as Global Senior Pastor of Hillsong Church, and the board has accepted his resignation," the board said in a Wednesday statement. Great! The Asbury Revival Is Over. This might happen some places, but it would be another way to unmask the narcissist leader, even if he happens to be at the little church. ", "We cannot be a church where anyone is above the Scriptures and above the high heavenly call into Christ Jesus," Chandler told congregants at a service on Sunday, adding that the report from the elders "revealed something unhealthy in me. Houston, 67, was charged in early August as part of an investigation that has been ongoing since 2019, according to The Guardian. That is the myth. "For 42 years, Kay and I have known this day would eventually arrive and we've been waiting for God's perfect timing," Warren announced in a video to the church. ", A post shared by Lauren Chandler (@laurenchandler). "The elders have decided, and I think they're rightthat my inability to see this for what it was revealed something not right, something unhealthy, in me," Chandler said. That same evening, Chandlershared those concerns with his wife, Lauren, and two elders, in an effort to addressthe situation,The Village Church wrote in an Aug. 28 statementon its website. Brian Houston, the co-founding pastor of Hillsong Church in Australia, has stepped down from all of the church's governing boards but will remain a global senior pastor. But it really is up to the consumers if they want this to stop, then theyll have to want something radically different something small, steady, accountable to something outside, less exciting, less amenities and fun.. something more reverent, holy something with a Form that intentionally reflects all the Kingdom rather than american big! Matt Chandler, the lead pastor at the Village Church in Flower Mound, about 30 miles northwest of Dallas, told his congregation on Sundaythe move was prompted by what thechurchs leaders called inappropriate messages between the pair. Brian Houston, Australian pastor and co-founder of international megachurch Hillsong, announced on Sunday that he will be stepping down from his pastoral duties for Yarbrough alleged on her Facebook account last week that Baker engaged in inappropriate sexual relationships with multiple women at ECC in 2016. The latest breaking Christian news you need to know about as soon as it happens. 2. Later, on February 25th, the Elders met with Mike. According to Hillsongs Global Board the second complaint was received in 2019 when Houston entered a womans hotel room after a Hillsong conference. Give a gift of $30 or more to The Roys Report this month, and you will receive Escaping the Maze of Spiritual Abuse by Dr. Lisa Oakley and Justin Humphreys. And Dr. Russell Moore revealed last month that he was leaving the SBC where he had been the president of its Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission since 2013. If additional facts come to light, the Elders will forward those to the audit team.. But the church said "the frequency and familiarity of the messages crossed a line. Charisma News - Informing believers with news from a Spirit-filled perspective, Pastor Brian Houston Apologizes 'Unreservedly' for Hillsong NYC's 'Failings,' Promises Way Forward, Brian Houston: How Hillsong Grew From a Small Local Church to an International Movement, Click here to subscribe to the Charisma News newsletter. Evangelical radio host and blogger, Erick-Woods Erickson, said Chandler and his church modeled what should be done. CBN Partners provide hope to those who are suffering! "Brian has said there was no sexual activity, but he was in the room for 40 minutes. This resulted in him knocking on the door of a hotel room that was not his, entering this room and spending time with the female occupant, the church said. This woman's husband knew about it. ", "The Word of God holds me to a certain standard," Chandler added. Then , all the deeds previously done in the dark come to the light. Despite asking lots of questions and continuing to raise concerns about what was happening (in 2016), I was told to be quiet and to stop asking questions & then had the privilege of throwing a go away celebration party and standing in front of our students to announce his send off, knowing something wasnt adding up.. In December of 2019, Houston was invited to a faith briefing with religious leaders at the White House, where he prayed for then-President Donald Trump in the cabinet room. CBN News reached out to Saddleback Church for comment on Pastor Warren's departure but did not hear back at the time of publication. Ill step back, and some other young whippersnapper will come in and take us into the future that God has for us, said Glenn. Click on any of the topics below: Need prayer? "Acts 29 prioritizes personal integrity and holds our leaders to a high standard of conduct. 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Two elders at the pastors megachurch have also ***Please sign up forCBN Newslettersand download theCBN News appto ensure you keep receiving the latest news from a distinctly Christian perspective.***. Help us continue to be a voice for truth in the media by supporting CBN News for as little as $1. "The fault often lies more with leadership than with congregants," Miller added. (The church also addressed the issue in achurch meeting led by Elder Chair Barton Shaw yesterday. Secrets and abuse are furthering harm for generations. Brian has said there was no sexual activity, but he was in the room for 40 minutes, Dooley said. TALIBAN CLOSE GIRLS SCHOOLS HOURS AFTER REOPENING, "We understand there will be much emotion at this news, and we all share these feelings," the board noted. Sie knnen Ihre Einstellungen jederzeit ndern. Rebecca Hopkins is a journalist based in Colorado. The full story isn't told. Brian Houston, the global senior pastor at Hillsong Church in Australia, has resigned from his post, according to a statement released by the church's board. 46. "And I fell short.". God is everywhereeven in the news. Help us continue to be a voice for truth in the media by supporting CBN News for as little as $1. People have often asked me over the years, What would it take for you to ever leave Hillsong? I politely always replied, I will never leave the Hillsong World until the mission/vision that God has given me becomes hindered by the challenges that come along with the entity.. A lead pastor for Hillsong megachurch has stepped down mere hours before the premiere of a docuseries about the institutions recent scandals. Warren built the Purpose Driven Network, a global alliance of pastors from more than 160 countries and hundreds of denominations, that focuses on the people of the church and less on the building. Would you like resources to help you navigate the important issues in this article? She added that when she questioned Calebs sudden departure, she was told to be quiet.. This is my decision, he said. Christian Rocker Posts Stunning Response to Recent Apostasy of Christian Leaders, Chicago Radio Host & a Former Bodyguard Say James MacDonald Asked Them to Arrange Murders, James MacDonald Took Millions from Harvest & Now Demands Broadcast Ministry, Mancow Airs Shocking Comments By James MacDonald: My Response. This feels like leadership trying to distance themselves from any accountability. In thestatement recorded and shared to the churchs website, the pastor explained that a few months back, a woman approached him in the churchs foyer with concerns about how I was (direct messaging)on Instagram with a friend of hers., I didnt think I had done anything wrong in that, Chandler, 48,toldthe congregation. If this would happen the market for big church as business would dry up.. the glory seeking leaders of these business outfits/sham churches would have to go start some other kind of business gig minus the religious cloak. Would you consider making a tax-deductible donation to help our journalists continue to report the truth and restore the church? Hillsong announced this week that its founder, Brian Houston, has resigned from the church amid allegations of inappropriate behavior towards two women. AfghanistanWhere Faith Is a Matter of Life and Death. The elders decided the initial results, completed in January 2023, were not thorough enough, and requested a second, more detailed audit, looking at workplace culture and HR policies. The pastor's leave is the latest blow for the church and the Southern Baptist Convention denomination the countrys second-largest faith group, of which the Village Church is a member. All Rights Reserved. ", The Hillsong board said it took appropriate actions at the time, including an investigation by the "integrity unit" after the 2019 incident that determined that Houston had "breached the Hillsong Pastor's Code of Conduct.". Updated on 3/1/23: This story has been updated to include a statement from Cal Jernigan that he posted on CCCs website on February 28. Chandler's decision to step down is both being applauded and criticized. Repentance requires honesty, humility, and sorrow, not managing appearances, controlling the narrative, or hiding the facts," he wrote. A couple days later, in a crazy turn of events, Caleb was offered a job in Arizona, Mike Baker said. The Arizona megachurch Central Christian Church (CCC), which has five locations in the Phoenix area announced the "When a church leader stands to confess sin, it's a time for lament and a time for tears. ". On Sunday, the church published a webpage with details of the process, including members of the search committee and details of the church membership vote to come in future months. The church thanked her.". What Happens Now? Hillsong has faced significant scrutiny for its handling of sexual misconduct in recent years. According to CCC Lead Pastor Cal Jernigan, Baker had been involved in a six-month-long extramarital relationship with a church employee, and the church had fired both Baker and the employee. Get new articles and breaking news delivered to your inbox. CNN Brian Houston, the founder of Australian megachurch Hillsong, stepped down from his role as global senior pastor amid an internal investigation into ", "After listening to his statement to the congregation, my educated guess is that there is much more to this story not in a good way," he added. Also, the sheep in the new place now, need to put themselves under the leadership and culture of the place theyve come to; no trying to recreate the show at the new place. I wish I lived in one of these communities so I could get spiritual guidance from them*eye roll*. All told, the pastor or church leaders control the story to cast the confession in a heroic light.". On Friday, Hillsong issued its first statement on the matter, saying the founder had breached the churchs Pastors Code of Conduct following an investigation into harassment complaints from two women. No one has said anything, or hinted anything, or pressured me about anything. Why is he up there announcing itand intentionally being allowed to put forth his own narrative? After more than 20 years at the helm, Todd Wagner, senior pastor and co-founder of Watermark Community Church in Dallas, Texas, announced Sunday that he is temporarily stepping away from his pulpit due to the sin of pride. Top editors give you the stories you want delivered right to your inbox each weekday. The criminal case against the minister was dropped in 2020, Religion News Services reported. An evangelical pastor has resigned from his position at the helm of a California megachurch, more than eight months after its board first learned he failed to Meanwhile, the global church planting network, Acts 29, where Chandler served as president and chairman, also asked him to step down from speaking engagements. We would like to advise you that Pastor Brian Houston has resigned as Global Senior Pastor of Hillsong Church, and the board has accepted his resignation, the church said in a statement. Updated He claimed that in 2016, trustworthy staff members looked into sexual allegations against Caleb but resolved it wasnt possible to know if the allegations were true. At the end of 2023, I will step down as senior pastor of Brentwood Baptist Church, said Glenn following his Sunday sermon. as well as other partner offers and accept our. There is no doubt that there is a whole lot going on in [Hillsongs] world, but we just want to say that we are continuing to put our trust and our hope in Jesus., 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved, Hillsong megachurch hit with sexual assault lawsuit by student, Hillsong pastor punched by Carl Lentzs jilted wife quits megachurch, Hillsongs bombshell Carl Lentz report leaked: sex, lies and manipulation, Fallen Hillsong Church boss deeply sorry for boozing, fathers evil. What a nice family. I, and the other leaders of this church, cannot turn a blind eye to this and act as if this didnt happen or that somehow we didnt know, we didnt find out.. Very soon thereafter, regrettably, Mike submitted his resignation as the Senior Pastor of Eastview Christian Church, the church stated. Earlier this month, SBCannounced that it's under federal investigation related to sexual abuse. Houston cited the ongoing court case in which he has been charged He immediately apologised to the person. The inquiry followed the release of an internal report that found SBC leaders hadmishandled sexual abuse cases for two decades. The SBC community has seen some other major headlines in recent weeks, like Beth Moore's announcement in March that she no longer feels at home in the SBC. ** Very soon thereafter, regrettably, Mike submitted his resignation as the Senior Pastor of Eastview Christian Church, the church stated. The church alleged, "numerous other pastors and individuals had knowledge of this matter prior to Brian Houston learning about it.". Conservative and evangelical leaders are speaking out after Pastor Matt Chandler took a leave of absence following some questionable behavior online. She's somewhat skeptical, contending that Chandler has been allowed to "control the narrative.". After years of delay, Southern Baptists passed a series of reforms in 2022 aimed at addressing abuse in the nations largest Protestant, A former youth pastor at First Baptist Church (FBC) of Bentonville, Arkansas, has accepted a plea deal for his victimization of children, Several churches deemed not in friendly cooperation with the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) have responded to action taken by the SBC Executive. However, the authors who signed the letters then denied writing them and denied being victims of abuse, the elders added. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Thanks for contacting us. He founded the Saddleback Valley Community Church in 1980, and it has grown into a global ministry with an estimated 40,000 participants. Pray for him, @KayWarren1, @Saddleback Church, and all their related ministries as they step into this next phase of ministry. A megachurch pastor is taking a leave of absence after relaying inappropriate messages on social media with a woman, church elders said in a statement on Sunday. By clicking Sign up, you agree to receive marketing emails from Insider Call (800) 700-7000 or request prayer. I, and the other leaders of this church, cannot turn a blind eye to this and act as if this didnt happen or that somehow we didnt know, we didnt find out.. As CBN's Faithwire reported, in a blog post published July 23, the Hillsong leadership stated Brian Houston didn't know about his father's criminal action against victim Brett Sengstock until he was 45 and the alleged victim was 37. We've received your submission. Discovery Company. Your prayers are treasured and felt. Toward that end, the site requires that people use their full name when commenting. 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