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. Stay informed with the latest from CBN News delivered to your inbox. 2023 The Christian Broadcasting Network, Inc., A nonprofit 501 (c)(3) Charitable Organization. We were made to feel that we were overreacting that we werent good Christians because of the things we were questioning.. ), The combination of these most recent allegations by ECC former staff and the news of Caleb Bakers admitted affair with a staff member of Central Church in Phoenix, Arizona, have reinforced to the Elders that it is best to continue forward with the independent third-party audit, the statement said. 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. To donate, click here. Arkansas Youth Pastor Pleads Guilty to 13 Counts of Sexual Assault, Churches Respond to Action of SBC Executive Committee, Why Businessman Peter Chung Matters for the Future of The Kings College. Still there after 23 years married (and 25 together). Fr nhere Informationen zur Nutzung Ihrer Daten lesen Sie bitte unsere Datenschutzerklrung und Cookie-Richtlinie. Houston sent inappropriate texts to a staff member, resulting in the staff member resigning in 2012, one complaint alleged. Dies geschieht in Ihren Datenschutzeinstellungen. Its time for me to do that throughout Middle Tennessee., Regarding plans for Engage Church Network, trustee chairman Moss said it enables their congregation to reach out and multiply in ways that we have previously not been able to do., Mike is the perfect person to cast vision for that, to lead that., It is out of a position of health and strength that we know this is the time, Moss concluded. He succeeded longtime Brentwood Baptist minister Bill Wilson, who became pastor shortly after the church was founded in 1968. We see this is the third article this month youve found worth reading. Your tax-deductible gift helps our journalists report the truth and hold Christian leaders and organizations accountable. Who Will Pay for the SBCs Abuse Reforms Over the Long Term? He has guided countless young leaders and inspired many of today's prominent pastors to pursue their own callings to ministry. No One Knows. Yet another set of Hillsong megachurch pastors stepped down this weekend, following the resignation of church founder and former leader Brian Houston last week, Illinois megachurch pastor Bill Hybels resigns following misconduct allegations | wqad.com. It did not come out by confession; they were discovered, Jernigan told his congregation. What Happens Now? 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. Collier, 33, goes on to reassure readers that he believes Hillsong will get through this storm and come out better than they were before, adding in an Instagram Story that we still consider [Hillsong] family and they are not our enemies. The post concludes with an open invitation to Colliers final Hillsong service and an announcement that he is launching a new congregation called Story Church this Easter Sunday. God has given me the privilege to serve multiple generations," the OC Register reports him saying. Houston, 67, was charged in early August as part of an investigation that has been ongoing since 2019, according to The Guardian. Hillsong New York Pastor Carl Lentz was fired in 2020 after the church learned that he was engaged in "more than one extramarital affair." While the allegations were not referenced in the resignation statement, the board did acknowledge the accusations last week, stating that it was "dealing with two complaints made against Pastor Brian over the last ten years.". "My wife knew about it. 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. "The fault often lies more with leadership than with congregants," Miller added. Then, when more allegations came out shortly afterwards, Mike Baker asked Caleb to resign. Houston temporarily stepped down from his role as global pastor in January, which he said was part of preparation for a trial. However, as written, it indicates that the only thing anyone regrets is Mikes resignation. A pastoral role requires a greater awareness of those boundaries," The Village Church elders wrote in an August statement. One son, Mikey, has a credibly alleged history of domestic abuse where the abused wife was ignored when seeking help from the mother-in-law and was further removed from church ministry when she called her husband out for his behavior. Please open it and confirm your subscription. ", "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. However, unfortunately he failed to take all of the agreed steps, which resulted in further action being taken by the board in late 2021. The moment it is realized that sh*t could hit the fan and the operation could be in jeopardy, ego kicks in, and damage control goes into action. 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. More than anything these last few years, I have loved working with our campus pastors, said Glenn in the video announcement. . The news of his retirement comes less than a month after Saddleback announced that it ordained three women as pastors, which goes against the traditions of the strictly male leadership within the SBC. A little over 1,800 congregations disaffiliated from the UMC in 2022, according to a report by UM News, with more than 400 of those congregations in Texas. Submitted by escamp on August 31, 2015 - 3:04pm. Your prayers are treasured and felt. Brian has said there was no sexual activity, but he was in the room for 40 minutes, Dooley said. TRR reached tried to call and email Mikey Baker for comment but was unsuccessful. Very soon thereafter, regrettably, Mike submitted his resignation as the Senior Pastor of Eastview Christian Church, the church stated. Help us continue to be a voice for truth in the media by supporting CBN News for as little as $1. We just want to give you guys our absolute blessing for the next season, said Dooley in the short clip. "These 'confessions' are often staged to put the fallen pastor in the best possible light. Opinion: What is Revivaland is it Happening at Asbury? Smith said that in 2014, she sat with Sara and broke down about the constant abuse I endured at the hands of her son. Smith told TRR that she asked the Bakers for their support in getting their son counseling, but said she needed to live apart from him to be safe. The church wrotethat after a thorough and lengthy legal investigation, "we maintain and firmly believe that we committed no wrong.". My greatest reason for stepping down as Pastor of Hillsong Atlanta is probably not a secret to any of you. However, both CCC and Bakers former megachurch in IllinoisEastview Christian Church (ECC) in Bloomington/Normaldid turn a blind eye to Bakers abuse seven years ago, according to Former ECC Junior High Pastor Brooke Yarbrough. Your effort and contribution in providing this feedback is much We have committed to an independent review of our governance structure and processes, it continued. Two megachurchesone in Arizona and one in Illinoisare being rocked by allegations they allowed a pastor guilty of clergy sexual abuse to re-enter the ministryand offend again. Abby Smith, the ex-wife of another one of Mikes sonsMikey Bakerwrote on Facebook that Mikey abused her mentally, emotionally and physically for four years. 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. And if he's being transparent, then let's see the texts," she wrote on Twitter. "Chandler, for his part, embraced the church's discipline. Why is he up there announcing itand intentionally being allowed to put forth his own narrative? If I could give each of you a big hug, I would. ***Please sign up forCBN Newslettersand download theCBN News appto ensure you keep receiving the latest news from a distinctly Christian perspective.***. I feel like I'm embarrassing my wife and kids, Chandler told the congregation Sunday. ", A post shared by Lauren Chandler (@laurenchandler). One son, Caleb, has a credibly alleged history of clergy sexual abuse at at least two churches, including one where dad was lead pastor. In his video today, Mike Baker accused those who are posting allegations on social media of shooting his family like its the Valentines Day massacre., But Smith said shes refusing to be silenced. Matt Chandler, the lead pastor of the Southern Baptist Village Church, was discovered to have had a history of exchanging the messages after someone reported him and after church elders hired a law firm to review his online messages, according to The Dallas Morning News. Then and now the Elders believe that for the health of our church, a third-party involvement is necessary to adequately address allegations. He also founded Pastors.com, an online interactive community that provides sermons, forums, and other practice resources for pastors. 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. What Im getting from this article is that Mike and Sara Baker have two sons. A representative of Collier told The Post he was the megachurchs first African American pastor and that he may be the first of many to resign due to the current Hillsong environment.. It begs the question, what if there was a confession? Meanwhile, the elders at ECC have commissioned a third-party audit, the elders wrote in a statement posted Saturday. 2023 Cable News Network. Mike remains steadfast in his sincere conviction that there is nothing to investigate. "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. In May of 2020, the megachurch reported 150,000 members in 23 countries. Then in July 2022, a former employee notified the elders of an abusive culture in 2016. At that point, the elders brought in a third party for an audit of the church as a workplace. And so I kind of pushed against that not being okay. 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. Discovery Company. Thats why we view every news story through the lens of faith. Houston cited the ongoing court case in which he has been charged Call (800) 700-7000 or request prayer. Keep in touch with Julie and get updates in your inbox! Read articles like this one and other Spirit-led content in our new platform, CHARISMA PLUS. My wife knew that, her husband knew that, and yet there were a couple of things that she said that were disorienting to me.. This feels like leadership trying to distance themselves from any accountability. The inquiry followed the release of an internal report that found SBC leaders hadmishandled sexual abuse cases for two decades. In their statement, the ECC elders said that they had originally learned of some allegations against Caleb Baker in 2016 through letters allegedly written by victims of abuse. Australian authorities said last year that Houston allegedly knew information relating to the sexual abuse of a young male in the 1970s and failed to bring it to the attention of police. ", 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. (Source: Facebook)], it occurred to me that these leaders perhaps believe that theyre much like rock stars and act as if they were. Instead of having his back, which the church could have done because of Chandler's standing, they decided to act. Toward that end, the site requires that people use their full name when commenting. By clicking Sign up, you agree to receive marketing emails from Insider CBN Partners provide hope to those who are suffering! Instead of dealing with the sons behavior, the solution was send him off to work at another church. ** Very soon thereafter, regrettably, Mike submitted his resignation as the Senior Pastor of Eastview Christian Church, the church stated. Great! 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. By Rebecca Hopkins. The Asbury Revival Is Over. Would you like resources to help you navigate the important issues in this article? Get Charisma's best content delivered right to your inbox! 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. 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. Hillsong Atlanta Pastor Sam Collier and wife Toni Collier onstage during the Hillsong Atlanta grand opening on June 6, 2021. 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. Regrettably? By Sarah Pulliam Bailey. Later, on February 25th, the Elders met with Mike. You can help bring hope today! Following this discovery, Houston "agreed to take specific action including stepping down from leadership for a period. 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"The woman who confronted Chandler about Chandler's relationship with the woman's friend was not vilified. Im doing this because no one loves you more than I do, and its just time., Addressing the church, Glenn underlined that no concerns precipitated the change. All Rights Reserved. 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. 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. Hillsong announced this week that its founder, Brian Houston, has resigned from the church amid allegations of inappropriate behavior towards two women. The The latest breaking Christian news you need to know about as soon as it happens. Hillsongs public relations team did not comment further on Houstons resignation when contacted by CNN. Pastor Rick Warren of Saddleback Church, which is affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC), is stepping down from his position as lead pastor of the megachurch. Durch Klicken auf Alle akzeptieren erklren Sie sich damit einverstanden, dass Yahoo und unsere Partner Ihre personenbezogenen Daten verarbeiten und Technologien wie Cookies nutzen, um personalisierte Anzeigen und Inhalte zu zeigen, zur Messung von Anzeigen und Inhalten, um mehr ber die Zielgruppe zu erfahren sowie fr die Entwicklung von Produkten. That look in my eyes? ", Multiple statements were released to the Australian press last week regarding alleged sexual misconduct by Houston. The goal will be to evaluate the current health and safety of our church staff and workplace culture and determine past facts and errors by church leadership. Other allegations concerning Mike Baker have also recently come to light. On Tuesday, Feb, 28, Jernigan posted a statement on CCCs website, saying that Mike Baker, a longtime friend, told him of an accusation made against Caleb. Click on any of the topics below: Need prayer? AfghanistanWhere Faith Is a Matter of Life and Death. The Arizona megachurch Central Christian Church (CCC), which has five locations in the Phoenix area announced the Submitted by escamp on August 31, 2015 - 3:04pm. Facts are hidden. 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. 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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. "Irrespective of the circumstances around this, we can all agree that Brian and Bobbie have served God faithfully over many decades and that their ministry has resulted in millions of people across the world being impacted by the power, grace, and love of Jesus Christ. We've received your submission. ", 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.". In November 2020, Mr. Houston fired Carl Lentz, the head pastor of The church thanked her.". Would you consider making a tax-deductible donation to help our journalists continue to report the truth and restore the church? Chandler said following that conversation he spoke with TVC elders and his wife. Image Source: YouTube Screenshot/Saddleback Church, Error: There was an internal error submitting your form. Megachurch Pastor Steps Down 10:00AM EDT 9/23/2021 CBN News Hillsong Pastor Brian Houston ( Charsma News arrchives) Brian Houston, the co Call (800) 700-7000 or request prayer. 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 reality is these churches are operated on ego and the enrichment of their religious operation. Error: There was an internal error submitting your form. 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. 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. The nascent group plans to build on their history of launching churches, partnering with others, and community outreach. 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. We were neglected. Quick Start Podcast: Biden Calls Trump Voters 'Threat' to America in Divisive Speech, "In this case, while the messages were not romantic or sexual in nature, the frequency and familiarity of the messages crossed a line," it added. Get new articles and breaking news delivered to your inbox. Updated The original version of this article published on Feb. 27, 2023, reported that the congregational vote tally was 871 to 12. "Why was he allowed to control the narrative? From what I understand, they were not prepared to engage with the type of investigation I asked for until people started coming forward on social media, Lee said. Warren is recognized as one of the nation's leading pastors. Stephen Crouch, an existing church board member, was appointed as director, according to the newspaper. "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. It is with great sadness that I inform you of my departure from Hillsong, Sam Collier, the now-former lead pastor of the Australia-born churchs Atlanta, Ga., branch, began a Wednesday Instagram post announcing his departure. Brian Houston, the founder of Australian megachurch Hillsong, stepped down from his role as global senior pastor amid an internal investigation into allegations of misconduct towards two women, the church announced on Wednesday. "Time has a way of bringing forth the whole truth.". Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. Would you like resources to help you navigate the important issues in this article? document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Thanks for contacting us. Since 2010, Brentwood Baptist has established seven regional campuses of the church. ", In an August 28 sermon, Chandler told his megachurch that's based in Flower Mound, TX that a women approached him concerned about messages he was having with her friend via Instagram. The pastor of a prominent Dallas-Fort Worth megachurch said he had an inappropriate online relationship with a woman and will step down from preaching and teaching. Jernigan also is asking anyone else at CCC whos been harmed by Caleb to come forward. Based on the rest of the article, they are totally culpable in allowing an offender to continue his behavior. The truth is we dont know what happened next. Toward that end, the site requires that people use their full name when commenting. "I vehemently profess my innocence and will defend these charges and I welcome the opportunity to set the record straight," he said in a statement in August. Great! He founded the Saddleback Valley Community Church in 1980, and it has grown into a global ministry with an estimated 40,000 participants. 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. The Roys Report seeks to foster thoughtful and respectful dialogue. Keep in touch with Julie and get updates in your inbox! appreciated. Conservative and evangelical leaders are speaking out after Pastor Matt Chandler took a leave of absence following some questionable behavior online. 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. Stay up-to-date with current issues, Christian teachings, entertainment news, videos & more. The elders, the statement continues,then commissioned an independent law firm to conduct a review of Chandler'smessaging history across social media platforms, his cellphone and his email. Christine Lee, former ECC junior high pastor, came forward today on social media saying that she was the employee who reported abuse to the elders in July 2022. Still there today. No One Knows. According to Hillsongs Global Board the second complaint was received in 2019 when Houston entered a womans hotel room after a Hillsong conference. (The church also addressed the issue in achurch meeting led by Elder Chair Barton Shaw yesterday. 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