One of the women was a student at the Hillsong college. It’s no different to a college student reporting sexual misconduct to college authorities first. It can be very intimidating to call the police.
@@lalruatpuiikhiangte7030 maybe the woman didn't want it to go to the police. As a church we do try to fix issues internally, and that is why things like these are not readily leaked out to the public. We do need to review some of how we handle matters.
This is pretty common in Australia. We've had a few major enquiries into child abuse over the last few years and found that child rape is fairly widespread in the catholic church, the Anglican (protestant) church, the Boy Scouts, orphanages, football teams, etc. The religious conservatives are the ones that are found to commit the crimes and cover it up most often. Hillsong is a prosperity 'gospel' (like Jesus never preached) cash making cult. Brian Houston is a #PedoPal.
I went to Hillsong College in 2016 and remember seeing Anna around college although we never really talked that much. She was always super vibrant and kind towards others and seeing this makes my heart break for her and makes me so mad against the injustice that is displayed at Hillsong Church. Trust me, this is not the only story of ways people are given opportunities there and end up screwing others to get there underneath the guise of being a Christian. It’s sickening.
the devil trying to divide and conquer the church we need to come together as one in love we all go through problems in this world no one is better than the other
i have had witches and warlocks tell me they were Christian to my FACE only to notice the pentagram hanging arpund their neck a few moments later, or the pentagram tat they had hidden up their sleeve the first week or whatever that i knew them. They do not even hold true to their weak-ass ungrounded and very DANGEROUS beliefs. They dont have ANY conviction in what they believe. if they did, they would not be able to lie and act like they are something they aren't.
@@angelpaige633 the devil did not sexually harassed this poor woman. A Hillsong leader did. There needs to be accountability. Otherwise the problem will (already is) grow up.
Love that her attorney is Billy Graham's grandson. Someone that can tell them "No, that is not how God commands us to live." He can point out how they do NOT represent how Christians are supposed to act and use scripture to show how Hillsong is manipulating the Word to benefit their agenda
Wouldn’t Billy Graham’s Grandson know that the Bible teaches that the Christian ought to walk in forgiveness and to do good to those who use and abuse you ? Billy Graham’s Grandson and Anna are the one’s Manipulating Scripture. Matthew 6:12-15 12 and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. 13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. 14 For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you, 15 but if you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. Matthew 18:21-22 21 Then Peter came up and said to him, “Lord, how often will my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? As many as seven times?” 22 Jesus said to him, “I do not say to you seven times, but seventy-seven times. Luke 6:27-36 English Standard Version 27 “But I say to you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, 28 bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you. 29 To one who strikes you on the cheek, offer the other also, and from one who takes away your cloak do not withhold your tunic either. 30 Give to everyone who begs from you, and from one who takes away your goods do not demand them back. 31 And as you wish that others would do to you, do so to them. 32 “If you love those who love you, what benefit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them. 33 And if you do good to those who do good to you, what benefit is that to you? For even sinners do the same. 34 And if you lend to those from whom you expect to receive, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, to get back the same amount. 35 But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return, and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High, for he is kind to the ungrateful and the evil. 36 Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful.
@@TheMirabillis You're crazy. Look at how Paul describes a leader of the church. You don't go enabling people just because you forgive them. You forgive them but they have to step down from their position. They've relinquished their position already at that point. You are a wolf.
@@lds251 The truth is, that you are only a hearer of the Word and not a doer of the Word. You like to hear what Jesus said but when push comes to shove you don’t want to apply what Jesus said. Jesus says in Luke 6:27-36 to do good to those who abuse you. To offer the other cheek to someone who strikes you. To be merciful. You would not do that. You would call the Police and want Justice resulting in Punishment. If you disagree with what I have written, then you’re really calling Jesus a Wolf because I am only passing onto you what He said.
It doesn't just happen at big churches it happens at small churches also. I don't think a church should shut down over someone's actions. They need to address and notify police when something like this happens that's where they are wrong.
Joy I agree with you, although this is only the tip of the iceberg. hillsong is also known to teach unbiblical doctrines like the prosperity Gospel.. “But false prophets also arose among the people, just as there will also be false teachers among you, who will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them, bringing swift destruction upon themselves. Many will follow their sensuality, and because of them the way of the truth will be maligned; and in their greed they will exploit you with false words; their judgment from long ago is not idle, and their destruction is not asleep.” 2 Peter 2:1-3 NASB1995
When cornered with accusations of sexual assault it's always alcohol to blame and never the person. Intoxication is the most widely used excuse for bad behaviour.
@@cryogenicheart2019 Utter nonsense. When consuming alcohol we know the effects it will have, that is the reason we drink it, so to then say, "It was the alcohol that made me do it." is pure bullshit.
@@cryogenicheart2019 I have been drunk numerous times yet I have never sexually assaulted or raped anyone nor have I ever wanted to or thought about it while drunk . I know countless people who have been drunk on numerous occasions and none of them have sexually assaulted or raped anyone while they were drunk . Clearly alcohol doesnt cause it and isnt to blame .
@@meeee6778 This is a false equivalence as well as a singular case trying to prove some point or other, I'm not quite sure which point. Brian Huston is not mentally ill nor is he disabled; rather he was the leader of a religious organisation which espouses honesty and other behaviours as per the teachings of Jesus Christ. These teachings did not include drunkenness, covering up crimes or sending lewd texts to employees. Mind you he is not the only one of Hillsong's management team accused of such things nor of covering them up. Your point about a "disabled" or "mentally unstable", I'm not sure which, man not being prosecuted is a matter for the police complaints tribunal and nothing whatsoever to what is being discussed about Hillsong. I do't know where you are from but in Australia, since the closure of most of the Psychiatric Hospitals which emanated from the USA, those with a mental illness or disability are far more likely to go to prison, for even minor crimes, than not as there is nowhere else of a restrictive environment to place them. For your information "Asylums", as they were then called, were initially set up in order to treat such people rather than simply incarcerate them so they are back where they started more than 100 years ago. Here's another fact for you: only a very small percentage of the mentally ill commit violent crimes whereas there are many more violent crimes perpetrated against the mentally ill by ordinary members of society. And another fact: more crimes, of all descriptions, are committed by people under the influence of alcohol than any other substance. Also the excuse of "I was drunk at the time, your honour, and couldn't help myself." is the most commonly used defence. I would suggest your "friend", meaning what you describe is actually hearsay, should take his/her complaint to the relevant authorities and that you stop attempting to prove the nonsensical argument of "Two wrongs make a right."; they don't.
I went through sexual harassment since I was 14 for 10 years. My mom died when I was small and my dad was not a believer in Jesus so I persevered in the faith on my own, but even though I felt so powerless in the harassment situation it never crossed my mind to report the leader that was doing that to me. The leader crossed the line by attempting to kiss me and started kissing my neck so I was able to leave and stop him from actually kissing me. I then reported him but the problem was instead covered up. It's really sad that things like this happen in the church.
When Brian Huston was at a church event my friend who facilitated pastors needs (like living at luxury hotels, food requirements and so on) said that he smelled of alcohol and looked drunk. I personally am so glad I left hillsong years ago. Hillsong is all about money and power just like all mega churches. It’s not about Jesus, that’s for sure……
I hope all the other drinkers at churches take note no one is immune to drunkenness and not being in control of themselves,.at the same time i do not condemn Brian.
Do you know any churches that don't drink, that's the reason i left a church 20years ago, my son who had a alcohol addiction asked me if he could come to church with me, so we went together, but during the service, the word wine come up who loves wine the speaker said, there was a great applause. Not long after that I left, my son took his life. That church still has meetings where alcohol is allowed in the meetings.
@@marleneholloway7775 Oh no!!! Thats horrendous!! I'm so so sorry. I go to a Pentecostal Church, we don't have a eucharist, when we do observe the last supper we do it with grape juice. Our pastor does not drink at all, we understand that the word doesn't actually forbid it, but that there are ample ample AMPLE warnings to be sober, "not given to much wine", to not set alcohol up as an idol, that if we want to commune with God we must be absolutely sober, so, if you're reading the word and praying every day (say morning and night) - and you must be sober - then you don't drink much at all. I personally would partake in alcohol maybe once a month these days. I'm so sorry that you lost your Son, I'm praying with you x
@@marleneholloway7775 (Note: I no longer identify with Christianity- for reasons that differ from this discussion ) however I grew up Pentecostal (UPCI) & using drugs or alcohol to alter the mind were not encouraged at all. We had a wonderful woman (in recovery) leading a recovery group for anyone struggling with addiction & seeking recovery. I am so sorry you and your son did not experience the experience the church I attended provided.
@@raginalicious9978 thanks for your reply, but i must say, i have continued in church after i left that church i found another church that does have recovery groups, which another family member attended and believed it to be very helpful...every now and again the question of alcohol comes up and the pastor addresses it..
@@marleneholloway7775 I am glad to hear that it has worked out for you and your family my comment was to open you up to other congregations that are you respectful, educated and open to recovery. I personally left Christianity for reasons unrelated to this topic, but I wanted to comment so others looking for assistance with addiction that are of Christian faith know there are authentic churches willing to help them change their lives. I encourage a lot of the work many Christian people provide to communities even though I may not share the same faith. It hurts my heart that the church you and your son attended were not acceptant and knowledgeable of how something they feel may be a lighthearted “hee haaa” could be the breaking point for another life.
You don't have to attend mega churches to reach God. Your relationship with God is just between the two of you. Just talk to God, read his word and be thankful for the life you're living. Stop idolising these preachers.
I agree only partially with your comments. Yes, one does not have to attend a megachurch to be in relationship with God, but we as believers and followers of Christ are commanded scripturally to be involved in a local body of believers. Hebrews 10:25 states, ""And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near." The size of the congregation is not what is important; rather being involved in a healthy church is what matters.
Right there as The Pastor Brian Houston covered for Jason's behaviour,and not for the Lady.A Good leader would've sent him away bcos he's a risk within the Ministry,or send him for help.But a leader who speaks up for such behaviour himself can't be trusted.
Jason was NOT a Pastor. Jason was NOT a Leader. Rather, Jason was employed by the Church as Admin Assistants and Janitors are. Jason just had a regular job in the Church.
That's not all of the churches... only the ones the media highlights bc the devil is in charge of it. Have you noticed how much Satan is in everything you watch these days? Ppl are more comfortable with lucifer than they are with God... and therefore, that's why they'll spend eternity with him.
This is pretty common in Australia. We've had a few major enquiries into child abuse over the last few years and found that child rape is fairly widespread in the catholic church, the Anglican (protestant) church, the Boy Scouts, orphanages, football teams, etc. The religious conservatives are the ones that are found to commit the crimes and cover it up most often. Hillsong is a prosperity 'gospel' (like Jesus never preached) cash making cult. Brian Houston is a #PedoPal.
If one's faith is built on the church it will crumble if it is solely built on personal relationship with Jesus it will never fail ,ever. The church is made up of sinners saved by grace. Within the church there are those calling themselves Christians who have never been born again and those born again who fail. Jesus never fails. I only trust Him fully and His Word. True Christians are still a work in progress. St Paul recounts the terrible problems in the early church. Immorality, drunkenness etc Then the call to be holy and God is holy. Don't give up on Jesus...He will keep you. Nothing has changed...
@@Sunny-kp8hm then go back to the world and don't call yourself a christian, at least that way Jesus doesn't receive bad reputation. Christians need to be followers of Christ and do what Nora mentions. Just calling yourself a christian but living to your own narrative makes you a hypocrite and you create a false god.
@@Sunny-kp8hm show me a verse with the word alcohol. Now you must ha discernment on what wine he made, that was non alcoholic beverage. Its easy to always use excuses and twist things for benefit. And what spin is being put. Being holy is bad? Praying is bad? Doing your best to set apart yourself from this world is bad? Bible doesn't mention cigarettes so I guess we can do that too right?? You can get out of church have your kids or invite a new family you just invited to church over and have a beer just one and talk about salvation? Or will you say that is not the place for a beer? Following God is not about us, about what we want. Its about setting your life down not ever looking back and being a reborn christian.
@@Sunny-kp8hm and in Ephesians 5 it says do to get drunk because thats were it leads, then clearly says to better be filled with the Holy Spirit. Why is there more attention put to the wine and not the filling of the Holy Spirit and fasting?? I guess because the filling of the Holy Spirit takes sacrifice and separation and thats something no one wants. They just prefer to do opposite and read pieces of the bible to excuse from a unholy life. No human is perfect but coming back to the same sin every day is no repentance
My daughter left there in 2011 because they were asking for money over and above there weekly offering. It was $600 dollars a month. She has found another great church. Thank goodness she got out. He’d then go off overseas.
He isn't an expert to say he isn't a sexual predator. Just because it's a church, shouldn't keep that dude from going to jail for touching a woman inappropriately.
“But false prophets also arose among the people, just as there will also be false teachers among you, who will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them, bringing swift destruction upon themselves. Many will follow their sensuality, and because of them the way of the truth will be maligned; and in their greed they will exploit you with false words; their judgment from long ago is not idle, and their destruction is not asleep.” 2 Peter 2:1-3 NASB1995
Why are these predators getting drunk? A drunkard won't get into heaven. This is why I don't get into organized religion. Every church I've ever gone to has been a big disappointment in the end. I hope this victim heals. 💕🙏
Like the newscast lady said they chose to protect an organization and not the people. My faith has never been on men but on Christ. You know them by their fruits 🤮
Your not alone!! “But false prophets also arose among the people, just as there will also be false teachers among you, who will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them, bringing swift destruction upon themselves. Many will follow their sensuality, and because of them the way of the truth will be maligned; and in their greed they will exploit you with false words; their judgment from long ago is not idle, and their destruction is not asleep.” 2 Peter 2:1-3 NASB1995
Trump knew Brian was a hot potato. The Liar from the Shire had included him on a guest list request for a function at the White House. Trump saw Brian's name on the list and immediately asked for it to be omitted. Scomo was disappointed but complied.
To Brett S. and all the other victims of abuse at Hillsong Church...I am so sorry. Brett, my heart is breaking for you and your stolen childhood. The fact that Brian Huston blamed YOU for "tempting his father" makes my blood boil. I truly pray Gods Spirit fall on you and give you the peace that you have been searching for, and that Hillsong would die a miserable death, that it would crumble to the ground, along with ALL the other false churches that are allowing abuse and blaming victims while covering it all up so that they don't loose MONEY... "Matthew 6:24 You cannot serve two master..." I am so angry. God will get His vengeance on these devils. *That's what they are.* Devils masquerading as men of God. SHAME ON ALL OF YOU!!!!!
That's just a smoke screen. In Australia Brian Houston - Leader of Hillsong- (after this father was found guilty) was facing charges related to little people. Yep - little people. Then, if that was not bad enough, Brian Houston was given permission to leave/escape Australia by our Prime Minster - Scott Morrison. Our PM is clearly happy to cover up such behaviour and/or engages in it himself and needs to help out his buddies.
That young lady is right on. It “sends the wrong message” - the message that sheep in their flock are not safe, but may be in danger from their shepherds. Moms, get your kids as far away from that hotbed of terror as possible. Thank you.
This is no consolation to the person violated but be absolutely sure judgment is coming and it will start with those professing to be Christian leaders only to be revealed as wolves in sheep's clothing, your punishment will be the most severe.
Disingenuous for Ministries to prohibit Hillsong: (1) Hillsong's songs, lyrics, music, has facilitated an international Revival. (2) Its outreach and ministry has done more for the Kingdom of God than ALL outreach in this Century. (3) Prohibiting its music is same as eliminating Mozart symphonies due to alleged Drugs and Debauchery. Likewise, banning "Alice In Wonderland" because author, allededly, was under the influence of LSD while writing Masterpiece.
The devil works hard to bring down God's church. Many false converts are typically the tool the enemy uses. Temptation is the spell that works best in us sinners (humanity) but through Christ, daily, He will strengthen us and give us discernment. We def shouldn't overlook these bad deeds, sweeping things under the rug shows the bad fruit within the staff. They need to repent and go back the Word. God would never be ok with anything that these people did, and unbelievers get the wrong impression. We can't operate in the same way as the world does, although we are all sinners in need of a Savior, but how we act to immorality is what should set us apart. I pray for that church, that the Holy Spirit revives that church and brings TRUTH. 🙏 I also pray for the victims, that they may find healing ❤
He said the young guy got much drunker than he should. The scriptures say no drunkard will enter the kingdom of God 🙏. Someone who is a drunkard and obviously someone who assaults someone sexual has no business in church leadership period period. It's time for the church of the Lord Jesus Christ to go back to something rarely talked about anymore holy living.
This is Satan's attack to the pastor but more especially to the church. To me this doesnt mean that this pastor was not chosen by God, but he reached a point of familiarising the call just like Samson and David. Let us pray him and the entire church.
Amen Rebecca B. Let’s forgive let’s repent let’s pray for one another God has the plan. Sorry to hear of what is happening to people in churches and the hurt and pain they went through. Praying for all pastors and people of all the churches that God protect and guide them Amen 🙏 let us lift up Jesus name higher higher. Satan comes to lie and destroy. Let us forgive and pray for each other Amen 🙏
I was told this by an Aussie back packer over thirty years ago regarding Brian's dad.It put me off these charlatan's big time. The real evil though is the prosperity gospel and the worship of money.
A friend of mine attended that church for years, they don't take kindly to any type of criticism or correction. Lord expose all churchs involved in wickedness!!!
Oh yeh! A disoriented man in a room for 40 minutes and couldn’t find the door? Give us a break! Here’s an idea. How about a major investigation into mega churches. Allowing people to safely tell their stories.
fake churches for the purpose of business and exploration. it's about time fake churches Pay. The good churches do exist and unfortunately behavior like this makes them look bad. admit your a business, not a church and be held accountable
Those false teachers only want your money, so they will use you by telling you lies. Their judgment spoken against them long ago is still coming, and their ruin is certain. 2 Peter 2:3
Why can’t people just uphold their integrity & character? Is it really that hard? 🙄 Ugh men. You just don’t ever hear of women having problems like this. This is why I don’t have conversations with older men/married men for more than about 5 minutes. Unless you are just a good stand up man and I know you are and everybody in the world knows you are, don’t talk to me. Don’t speak to me don’t look at me get away from me. Also something else to note: I think we need to keep our eye out on Christine Caine. She’s very very good friends with the Houston’s.
well what do you expect??? Church is supposed to be education ...not entertainment, a dance party, a bar, a cafe, a concert or eharmony. Grow up people.
Really sad I feel for the victims. Stay out of these FALSE churches. No TRUE man of GOD or staff would do these things. You will get nothing but fluff and false doctrine at these places.
I was in Hillsong for a couple years. When i wanted to attend their college in 2019 in Sydney, the LORD showed me clearly NOT to attend. The bank account code started with 666 and also did my college student number involved 666. I never attended! Instead the LORD sent me back to Holland to preach the Gospel on the streets. Stay away from false teaching folks!
Hillsong given $43 million dollars by Australian Government,is a personal friend of Australian Prime Minister, Scott Morrison and his wife. Collected $26 million dollars in Jobkeeper Support program.
5:27-6:02 ugh!! This makes me sick. Brian Houston is painting Jason Mays as the victim and Anna as the offender which is despicable since Jason Mays attacked her
Oh I have BOYCOTT their songs and Bethel songs long time ago, to me those are not worship songs, it’s more like Me Songs, it’s all about Me, very carnal and fleshy, self glorification. And with all these scandal, without remorse and true repentance, covering up even the wrong doing of his pervert father is totally unaccepted. Imagine so many especially young believers who just professed their faith in the Lord are affected by this scandal, what’s the difference between believer and non believer, it’s the same, for non believer, they don’t know the truth but for believer who knows the truth, yet commit such thing is unbelievable, that’s why never listen to your Pastor, the only Person we can listen is the Lord Himself, even Pastor cannot be trusted these days. I remember what the Lord said, if anyone in position of authority caused the little one to sin, it’s better to have a milestone tie around his neck and thrown him into the sea. What the Leaders of this church done makes me very sick.
@@TheMirabillis Have you ever thought it could be that some of us are sick to death of the filth in this world and set about searching for something in life that is better, good, lovely and beautiful. It is the Holy Spirit who draws us to Himself and His truth, His love, His integrity, His goodness. It is the Holy Spirit who draws us out and calls us out of this world that is dead, into His world, His Kingdom that is alive, it is the true life. Sometimes we feel the gentle tug in our heart by the Holy Spirit drawing us into relationship with Him, drawing us back to Himself should we become distant. His Kingdom is truth, Love, justice, goodness and a Holy walk in relationship with our loving Heavenly Father and JESUS His Son.
I think they were on a right course then, but when riches came in, love of money emerged and the spirit died! sad!! when Darlene left the church she may have noticed this too....
@@collinchingota7717 Yes agreed! Darlene was told by God before all of the downfall begin! Also, I remember going to their concerts early on and I only had to pay $10 but now they charge so much!
I love Darlene Songs. I love Hillsong church worship songs. God bless them We are praying for all the people experienced troubles that God help them to be healed up ❤️🙏💃 sorry to hear of the troubles what is going on with you all. God bless you all
Ong, those are the symptoms of a False Church, Hillsong church is known to preach Unbiblical Doctrines, like the prosperity Gospel! “But false prophets also arose among the people, just as there will also be false teachers among you, who will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them, bringing swift destruction upon themselves. Many will follow their sensuality, and because of them the way of the truth will be maligned; and in their greed they will exploit you with false words; their judgment from long ago is not idle, and their destruction is not asleep.” 2 Peter 2:1-3 NASB1995
I love Hillsong and I am sad this is happening. Anna I am really sorry this has happened to and I agree that you have not been treated well. I pray that you will keep going forward and find peace
@@westcoastorbust2462 Hey there, No,I am definitely not brainwashed. I absolutely don't condone what happened to Anna, at all ...or anyone that has been hurt by this! The reason why I said I love Hillsong is that I know of the good work they have done...and still doing in South Africa, with poverty, human trafficking, women issues, so this saddens me because I know it's not the heartbeat of the Hillsongs church. However, I am hesitant to get into a debate on this platform to defend the church, because I don't want to, take the focus or in any way, undermine the seriousness of what happened to Anna. Being violated is devasting but being violated by someone who is in place of trust such as church leadership, I can't imagine how deep and soul-destroying that must be. That is why I reached out to Anna to say I am sorry that this happened to her. You are obviously most welcome to contact me privately if you would like to make further comments.
@@fredbarnesjr.1044 Hi there...yep... that would be an easy way to do it, but you know, I had many opportunities to leave my country, during the old Apartheid regime... even today, there is corruption, high crime...poverty, but I love my country and its people, and I choose to stay and be part of the solution. We win and lose many battles but we stay! So walking away is not an easy option for me, however, as a Christian, it's not about me, it's really where I feel God sends me, where I can be most effective. So if He says go, I go, If He says stay, I stay...It's not complicated for me,
Unfortunately it will. This is definitely not the first time for this church. They are very good at what they do. They are the world best con artist, and this church is extremely lucrative because they’ve learned how to hide behind religion. If this churches does go down another will pop up just like it.
I prayed thinking that people were just envious or jealous. I have the gift of discerning spirits. Last night after hearing one singer, this voice out of nowhere said,"I am Lictor. You are mine!" What was that? Please tell me.
I was thinking to attend Hillsong but as I kept praying and seeking his presence. Jesus show me the real fellowship, God is good and faithful. There is nothing you can hide from him, he is justice father.
If he is a true born believer of Christ Jesus, he should not be drinking. Yes, when people give their life to Jesus, God is the one cleaning the person changed in a person takes two not only God. God says if you love me obey my Commandments. Also depends what kind of teaching they receiving, there is so many churches that are worldly, no teaching about what sin does to an individual and the consequences that sin brings. God says in His word the wages of sin is death. This areas in a person's life must be deal daily and if necessary use the help of true holy Christian counseling. It is a reproach that this type of behavior brings to God and the body of Christ. I say this because not everybody serving God acts this way. I blame this to the church, for backing away from Gods holy walk, especially those who God has put to take care His Sheep. They are going to give account to God one Day. Many are right now in hell because of desobedients to the most high God!
So sorry for her, God bless her. This is why people has a hard time trusting the body of Christ here on Earth. I go to church, read my Bible, love Jesus my Savior, but I am very cautious of whom I trust in church, I never let my kids out of sight there either. Don’t idolize people there, respect, but always use common sense.
The men in leadership of this church have problems. They are sick men who need professional help. I attended Hillsong Church on and off from 2000 - 2002 when I lived in Sydney. Usually, my friends and I went to the city location, but occasionally, we went to Castle Hill, which was the large congregation with the celebrity worship leaders and pastors (Darlene Zschech, Marty Sampson, Brian & Bobbie Houston). One Sunday night in 2002, I went with 5 or 6 female friends from my uni to the Castle Hill location. It was the last time I ever went near that church. We were all in our late teens and early 20's, from Australia, Sweden, and the USA (me). We were sitting in the third or fourth row from the stage, and I will never forget the male worship leader (no clue what his name was) who stared at us all through the worship portion. After the worship, this leader actually said in front of the entire congregation: "Isn't God good? I keep looking at these beautiful young ladies standing right here up front and wondering if they're here for the first time..." It wasn't our first time, but I think it was the first time we'd all gone together in a group that large. This worship leader was a familiar face at the Castle Hill location. He was definitely older, maybe late 30's or 40's. I can't remember exactly what he said next, but it was something about making sure we didn't leave before we were welcomed by some newcomers representative. After the service ended, a girl named Nat Caine, who apparently worked for this church, immediately approached us along with some of her friends (who were thankfully female and closer to our age) to find out who we were and where we were from. We hadn't even had a chance to all stand up and leave our seats before they were surrounding us. I left Australia that year to return to the States. Christian young people in the States were often enthralled that I had attended that church. At the time, there were no international Hillsong locations outside of Australia, and that church was a kind of fantasy for wannabe American worship leaders. I told anyone who asked me about it that if I did return to Sydney, I would never set foot inside that church again. Years later, when Hillsong opened churches in the States, I maintained the same position. I do enjoy their music, but that church is just despicable. Marty Sampson was absolutely right in what he said when he denounced this facade. I hope more very public Hillsong figures will come out and do the same thing.
Good on you for leaving..This "pastor" looking at you and your friends was just perving on you hoping Youde get to know him for his pleasure..Just like Pat Mesiti many have power and money so their next vice is sex..Glad you got out to warn others..regards from Melbourne Australia 🙋👌
This is what happens when people become church leaders without being anointed by JESUS CHRIST. When the presence and fear of CHRIST is present in churches, these problems do not occur, because CHRIST won’t permit it. Holiness is present and also accountability. The LORD JESUS CHRIST told us His people to come out of the world and serve Him. How is it that so many churches have so many problems? I go to church, the real church and none of these things that I hear happen, because the church has accountability, responsibility, respect to it’s members and guidelines to follow.
Few bad apples will ruin the whole batch if they allow them to remain,, sexual predators should be flagged and exposed .. my heart breaks for the young victims of these monsters.
hmmm. In the first place, why would "leaders" put themselves in a situation with church members, drinking? or why are they drinking? Is this what you teach them? What core values are you teaching to the youth?
I am taught to be an example in front of the church members since I am a leader. I lead people. YOU SHOULD BE AN EXAMPLE! YOU SHOULD AUTOMATICALLY REMOVE THEM WITH THEIR POSITIONS AND FIND PEOPLE WHO ARE DEDICATED TO SERVE GOd.
If someone is drunk, that doesn't keep the person from the legal consequences of what they do or change how it affects the victim. I am used to hearing that excuse for people too.
All throughout the Bible the great men of God had fallen short & did wrong things. But thank God their is forgivness & people can change their behaviour. We do hold leaders to a higher standard but Brian has been a very faithful leader for years. We should not forget the kingdom building he & his wife have done. The many souls they brought to Jesus. The devil works overtime on pastors as he knows they are a great threat to his evil kingdom. Lets all not forget we have sinned & are not perfect. We would want mercy & forgivness if we stumble. We all make mistakes. Bless the people who have been hurt also. May they still walk strong with Jesus & have healing.
Absolutely they are faithfully stay true to church served his people. Her emotions can be caused by a lot of negative. Once she lose it then go over the steps.
We are only human. Don’t hate on him or wish bad upon him. Yes he did the wrong things but we just have mercy and show compassion. Only God can judge. Not humans like you and me. Only God can.
@@baymagon9896 don’t matter how many times we human forgive. Only God is the true judge and only he can pardon our sins truly not us. People are starting to make hate documentaries on Brian and that’s not ok. They are just as bad as a sinner is. A pretend reightous man such as the judgmental so called christians are as bad as the accused. We are only human and we make mistakes. Only God forgives
@@joshuabansode5456 no I’m not. Bc I came across countless comments saying that he should go to bel and burn and saying all these un-Christ like things after stating that they are Christian🤦♂️
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I don’t understand why you need to talk to the church first. If your sexually assaulted or raped you go to the police right away!
Exactly
She is after money to the fallen world of covid19 lockdown
One of the women was a student at the Hillsong college. It’s no different to a college student reporting sexual misconduct to college authorities first. It can be very intimidating to call the police.
So very sad! Is there any people can trust? What in the world is going on?
@@lalruatpuiikhiangte7030 maybe the woman didn't want it to go to the police.
As a church we do try to fix issues internally, and that is why things like these are not readily leaked out to the public.
We do need to review some of how we handle matters.
They are more concerned about the perpetrators than the victims
yes how disgusting, a fake Christian mob..
no tax exemption for criminal organizations.
no protection for sexual predators and pedos.
This is pretty common in Australia.
We've had a few major enquiries into child abuse over the last few years and found that child rape is fairly widespread in the catholic church, the Anglican (protestant) church, the Boy Scouts, orphanages, football teams, etc.
The religious conservatives are the ones that are found to commit the crimes and cover it up most often.
Hillsong is a prosperity 'gospel' (like Jesus never preached) cash making cult.
Brian Houston is a #PedoPal.
I went to Hillsong College in 2016 and remember seeing Anna around college although we never really talked that much. She was always super vibrant and kind towards others and seeing this makes my heart break for her and makes me so mad against the injustice that is displayed at Hillsong Church. Trust me, this is not the only story of ways people are given opportunities there and end up screwing others to get there underneath the guise of being a Christian. It’s sickening.
the devil trying to divide and conquer the church we need to come together as one in love we all go through problems in this world no one is better than the other
i have had witches and warlocks tell me they were Christian to my FACE only to notice the pentagram hanging arpund their neck a few moments later, or the pentagram tat they had hidden up their sleeve the first week or whatever that i knew them. They do not even hold true to their weak-ass ungrounded and very DANGEROUS beliefs. They dont have ANY conviction in what they believe. if they did, they would not be able to lie and act like they are something they aren't.
@@angelpaige633 the devil did not sexually harassed this poor woman. A Hillsong leader did. There needs to be accountability. Otherwise the problem will (already is) grow up.
@@omarromo5293 no one said the devil did the devil is out to kill and destroy whoever he gets his hands on
@@angelpaige633 you sound just like those sick people at Hillsong who deflect any responsibility. Congrats...you're part of the problem.
Love that her attorney is Billy Graham's grandson. Someone that can tell them "No, that is not how God commands us to live." He can point out how they do NOT represent how Christians are supposed to act and use scripture to show how Hillsong is manipulating the Word to benefit their agenda
Wouldn’t Billy Graham’s Grandson know that the Bible teaches that the Christian ought to walk in forgiveness and to do good to those who use and abuse you ?
Billy Graham’s Grandson and Anna are the one’s Manipulating Scripture.
Matthew 6:12-15
12 and forgive us our debts,
as we also have forgiven our debtors.
13 And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
14 For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you,
15 but if you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.
Matthew 18:21-22
21 Then Peter came up and said to him, “Lord, how often will my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? As many as seven times?”
22 Jesus said to him, “I do not say to you seven times, but seventy-seven times.
Luke 6:27-36 English Standard Version
27 “But I say to you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, 28 bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you.
29 To one who strikes you on the cheek, offer the other also, and from one who takes away your cloak do not withhold your tunic either.
30 Give to everyone who begs from you, and from one who takes away your goods do not demand them back.
31 And as you wish that others would do to you, do so to them.
32 “If you love those who love you, what benefit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them.
33 And if you do good to those who do good to you, what benefit is that to you? For even sinners do the same.
34 And if you lend to those from whom you expect to receive, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, to get back the same amount.
35 But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return, and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High, for he is kind to the ungrateful and the evil.
36 Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful.
@@TheMirabillis You're crazy. Look at how Paul describes a leader of the church. You don't go enabling people just because you forgive them. You forgive them but they have to step down from their position. They've relinquished their position already at that point. You are a wolf.
@@lds251 The truth is, that you are only a hearer of the Word and not a doer of the Word. You like to hear what Jesus said but when push comes to shove you don’t want to apply what Jesus said.
Jesus says in Luke 6:27-36 to do good to those who abuse you. To offer the other cheek to someone who strikes you. To be merciful.
You would not do that. You would call the Police and want Justice resulting in Punishment. If you disagree with what I have written, then you’re really calling Jesus a Wolf because I am only passing onto you what He said.
@@TheMirabillis I really hope you dont have children. if you do, i hope they never have to depend on you to defend them.
Yeh, but you’re not a Christian. It is very obvious.
It doesn't just happen at big churches it happens at small churches also. I don't think a church should shut down over someone's actions. They need to address and notify police when something like this happens that's where they are wrong.
Joy I agree with you, although this is only the tip of the iceberg. hillsong is also known to teach unbiblical doctrines like the prosperity Gospel..
“But false prophets also arose among the people, just as there will also be false teachers among you, who will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them, bringing swift destruction upon themselves. Many will follow their sensuality, and because of them the way of the truth will be maligned; and in their greed they will exploit you with false words; their judgment from long ago is not idle, and their destruction is not asleep.”
2 Peter 2:1-3 NASB1995
You are absolutely right. The devil tries to tare into all churches.
And the police will do nothing. Sounds like a great plan
@@vickiehudson2668 the churches are the evil
Yes but i do wonder where these assaults took place,.in a private setting or on the church grounds..not good wherever but just interested..
When cornered with accusations of sexual assault it's always alcohol to blame and never the person. Intoxication is the most widely used excuse for bad behaviour.
It really is to blame. This is why you don't drink and drive
@@cryogenicheart2019 Utter nonsense. When consuming alcohol we know the effects it will have, that is the reason we drink it, so to then say, "It was the alcohol that made me do it." is pure bullshit.
@@cryogenicheart2019 I have been drunk numerous times yet I have never sexually assaulted or raped anyone nor have I ever wanted to or thought about it while drunk . I know countless people who have been drunk on numerous occasions and none of them have sexually assaulted or raped anyone while they were drunk . Clearly alcohol doesnt cause it and isnt to blame .
@@meeee6778 This is a false equivalence as well as a singular case trying to prove some point or other, I'm not quite sure which point. Brian Huston is not mentally ill nor is he disabled; rather he was the leader of a religious organisation which espouses honesty and other behaviours as per the teachings of Jesus Christ. These teachings did not include drunkenness, covering up crimes or sending lewd texts to employees. Mind you he is not the only one of Hillsong's management team accused of such things nor of covering them up. Your point about a "disabled" or "mentally unstable", I'm not sure which, man not being prosecuted is a matter for the police complaints tribunal and nothing whatsoever to what is being discussed about Hillsong. I do't know where you are from but in Australia, since the closure of most of the Psychiatric Hospitals which emanated from the USA, those with a mental illness or disability are far more likely to go to prison, for even minor crimes, than not as there is nowhere else of a restrictive environment to place them. For your information "Asylums", as they were then called, were initially set up in order to treat such people rather than simply incarcerate them so they are back where they started more than 100 years ago. Here's another fact for you: only a very small percentage of the mentally ill commit violent crimes whereas there are many more violent crimes perpetrated against the mentally ill by ordinary members of society. And another fact: more crimes, of all descriptions, are committed by people under the influence of alcohol than any other substance. Also the excuse of "I was drunk at the time, your honour, and couldn't help myself." is the most commonly used defence.
I would suggest your "friend", meaning what you describe is actually hearsay, should take his/her complaint to the relevant authorities and that you stop attempting to prove the nonsensical argument of "Two wrongs make a right."; they don't.
Well it wasn't from drinking cups of tea, was it.
I went through sexual harassment since I was 14 for 10 years. My mom died when I was small and my dad was not a believer in Jesus so I persevered in the faith on my own, but even though I felt so powerless in the harassment situation it never crossed my mind to report the leader that was doing that to me. The leader crossed the line by attempting to kiss me and started kissing my neck so I was able to leave and stop him from actually kissing me. I then reported him but the problem was instead covered up. It's really sad that things like this happen in the church.
You need to find a holy ghost church this would never happen there
Please see these Preachings: MIRACLE JOHNSON SEQUEIRA
@@invisibleman7971 Hillsong is a Holy Spirit church.
@@marleneholloway7775 lol
@@marleneholloway7775 sigh….you’ll never get it
that's not a church, that's a talent show
When Brian Huston was at a church event my friend who facilitated pastors needs (like living at luxury hotels, food requirements and so on) said that he smelled of alcohol and looked drunk. I personally am so glad I left hillsong years ago. Hillsong is all about money and power just like all mega churches. It’s not about Jesus, that’s for sure……
You think God would get mad at me if I burnt down their corrupt 'churches' ?
@@tylersoto7465 the law would get mad for sure
Jealousy?
I hope all the other drinkers at churches take note no one is immune to drunkenness and not being in control of themselves,.at the same time i do not condemn Brian.
@@marleneholloway7775 I do he made his bed now he can lie in it
“A young man who got himself much drunker than he should” you’re not supposed to be drunk at all Brian!!!!!! Read your Bible!’
Do you know any churches that don't drink, that's the reason i left a church 20years ago, my son who had a alcohol addiction asked me if he could come to church with me, so we went together, but during the service, the word wine come up who loves wine the speaker said, there was a great applause. Not long after that I left, my son took his life. That church still has meetings where alcohol is allowed in the meetings.
@@marleneholloway7775 Oh no!!! Thats horrendous!! I'm so so sorry.
I go to a Pentecostal Church, we don't have a eucharist, when we do observe the last supper we do it with grape juice.
Our pastor does not drink at all, we understand that the word doesn't actually forbid it, but that there are ample ample AMPLE warnings to be sober, "not given to much wine", to not set alcohol up as an idol, that if we want to commune with God we must be absolutely sober, so, if you're reading the word and praying every day (say morning and night) - and you must be sober - then you don't drink much at all. I personally would partake in alcohol maybe once a month these days.
I'm so sorry that you lost your Son, I'm praying with you x
@@marleneholloway7775 (Note: I no longer identify with Christianity- for reasons that differ from this discussion ) however I grew up Pentecostal (UPCI) & using drugs or alcohol to alter the mind were not encouraged at all. We had a wonderful woman (in recovery) leading a recovery group for anyone struggling with addiction & seeking recovery. I am so sorry you and your son did not experience the experience the church I attended provided.
@@raginalicious9978 thanks for your reply, but i must say, i have continued in church after i left that church i found another church that does have recovery groups, which another family member attended and believed it to be very helpful...every now and again the question of alcohol comes up and the pastor addresses it..
@@marleneholloway7775 I am glad to hear that it has worked out for you and your family my comment was to open you up to other congregations that are you respectful, educated and open to recovery. I personally left Christianity for reasons unrelated to this topic, but I wanted to comment so others looking for assistance with addiction that are of Christian faith know there are authentic churches willing to help them change their lives. I encourage a lot of the work many Christian people provide to communities even though I may not share the same faith. It hurts my heart that the church you and your son attended were not acceptant and knowledgeable of how something they feel may be a lighthearted “hee haaa” could be the breaking point for another life.
“Houston, we have a problem…”
Sorry couldn’t help myself.
😂👏
No evidence! You aren’t read bible daily
Brian Houston = #PedoPal
🤣🤣
@@baymagon9896 are you a hillsong cultist? Because you’re really ignorant and DUMB
You don't have to attend mega churches to reach God. Your relationship with God is just between the two of you. Just talk to God, read his word and be thankful for the life you're living. Stop idolising these preachers.
I agree only partially with your comments. Yes, one does not have to attend a megachurch to be in relationship with God, but we as believers and followers of Christ are commanded scripturally to be involved in a local body of believers. Hebrews 10:25 states, ""And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near." The size of the congregation is not what is important; rather being involved in a healthy church is what matters.
Right there as The Pastor Brian Houston covered for Jason's behaviour,and not for the Lady.A Good leader would've sent him away bcos he's a risk within the Ministry,or send him for help.But a leader who speaks up for such behaviour himself can't be trusted.
Jason was NOT a Pastor. Jason was NOT a Leader. Rather, Jason was employed by the Church as Admin Assistants and Janitors are. Jason just had a regular job in the Church.
Makes me sick and mad. The organization protecting the abuser is what the church is to me now
That's not all of the churches... only the ones the media highlights bc the devil is in charge of it. Have you noticed how much Satan is in everything you watch these days? Ppl are more comfortable with lucifer than they are with God... and therefore, that's why they'll spend eternity with him.
This is pretty common in Australia.
We've had a few major enquiries into child abuse over the last few years and found that child rape is fairly widespread in the catholic church, the Anglican (protestant) church, the Boy Scouts, orphanages, football teams, etc.
The religious conservatives are the ones that are found to commit the crimes and cover it up most often.
Hillsong is a prosperity 'gospel' (like Jesus never preached) cash making cult.
Brian Houston is a #PedoPal.
Couldn't have explained it any better. Both sickening and maddening, at the same time.
If one's faith is built on the church it will crumble if it is solely built on personal relationship with Jesus it will never fail ,ever.
The church is made up of sinners saved by grace.
Within the church there are those calling themselves Christians who have never been born again and those born again who fail.
Jesus never fails.
I only trust Him fully and His Word.
True Christians are still a work in progress.
St Paul recounts the terrible problems in the early church. Immorality, drunkenness etc
Then the call to be holy and God is holy.
Don't give up on Jesus...He will keep you.
Nothing has changed...
When the church tries to be like the world, it will succeed.
You mean won't succeed right?
@@avataz No, they will succeed. The church universal, however, doesn't want to be like the world.
Yes!
Starting to think Noah had it good when watching the world flood and get to start over a clean slate
@@tylersoto7465 right?? His judgement will come again and this time by fire. The king of kings will return and take care of business. 🙏🙏👊👊👊
I assume no Leader in this Church can be trusted in ANY WAY ? Its disgusting and sickening that this should be happening within a CHURCH ?
Ummmm....are you familiar with the catholic church and their history?
@@troig43 Same for them too.
They are certainly not the only ones.
Mathew 10:26
What is hidden WILL BE uncovered
That's not a Church but more like a bar or a rock concert
@@rangoman1815 Yep. Very slick production.
A real Christian doesn’t drink or get drunk. A true Christian is dedicated to God, reads the word of God, prays and fasts.
Silly
🤣 No true Scotsman fallacy
A "Real" Christian, stfu
@@Sunny-kp8hm then go back to the world and don't call yourself a christian, at least that way Jesus doesn't receive bad reputation. Christians need to be followers of Christ and do what Nora mentions. Just calling yourself a christian but living to your own narrative makes you a hypocrite and you create a false god.
@@Sunny-kp8hm show me a verse with the word alcohol. Now you must ha discernment on what wine he made, that was non alcoholic beverage. Its easy to always use excuses and twist things for benefit. And what spin is being put. Being holy is bad? Praying is bad? Doing your best to set apart yourself from this world is bad? Bible doesn't mention cigarettes so I guess we can do that too right?? You can get out of church have your kids or invite a new family you just invited to church over and have a beer just one and talk about salvation? Or will you say that is not the place for a beer? Following God is not about us, about what we want. Its about setting your life down not ever looking back and being a reborn christian.
@@Sunny-kp8hm and in Ephesians 5 it says do to get drunk because thats were it leads, then clearly says to better be filled with the Holy Spirit. Why is there more attention put to the wine and not the filling of the Holy Spirit and fasting?? I guess because the filling of the Holy Spirit takes sacrifice and separation and thats something no one wants. They just prefer to do opposite and read pieces of the bible to excuse from a unholy life. No human is perfect but coming back to the same sin every day is no repentance
My daughter left there in 2011 because they were asking for money over and above there weekly offering. It was $600 dollars a month. She has found another great church. Thank goodness she got out. He’d then go off overseas.
Our PM's mentor? In his own words not mine. Disgusted, disappointed and poor judgement. NO MORE.
What is mean? You are immature used political?
Well as the old saying goes: " the fish rots from the head down"
He isn't an expert to say he isn't a sexual predator. Just because it's a church, shouldn't keep that dude from going to jail for touching a woman inappropriately.
Sin is like a credit card ... enjoy now, pay later 😇
@angel paige you are so brainwashed…you probably just have a crush on Jason mays and Carl lentz that’s why you’re defending these asswipes
I thoughts so she was going to…
No criminals get to walk free
@@auroramothergoddess The ultimate, righteous Judge awaits 😇
Sin is bad bad bad wow enjoy now pay later wow good message Brian Anthony That’s sound right Praying we all repent cone to God Amen 🙏
How could anyone assault such a humble lady?
“But false prophets also arose among the people, just as there will also be false teachers among you, who will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them, bringing swift destruction upon themselves. Many will follow their sensuality, and because of them the way of the truth will be maligned; and in their greed they will exploit you with false words; their judgment from long ago is not idle, and their destruction is not asleep.”
2 Peter 2:1-3 NASB1995
It’s all about the $$$
You know what ticks me off the most? When Houston says Mays deserves a second chance. NOT HIS CALL. ITS A F$&@ING POLICE MATTER. 😡😡😡
Why are these predators getting drunk? A drunkard won't get into heaven. This is why I don't get into organized religion. Every church I've ever gone to has been a big disappointment in the end. I hope this victim heals. 💕🙏
Like the newscast lady said they chose to protect an organization and not the people. My faith has never been on men but on Christ. You know them by their fruits 🤮
That’s just the excuse. Just taking his word for it
That's the problem, people look at men to worship or hold up high. Some start worshipping these "leaders"
@@EKNice the spotless lamb was Jesus only he is my example, people loose sight of who to follow
I’m sorry you’ve gone through that but I assure you not all churches are like that.
This place is not a church but a business. Not surprised nor concerned.
When I've been telling people for years that there's something off about this church and no one believed me. Smoke screen and mirrors
Agree with you, never listened to Brian's sermons myself
Your not alone!!
“But false prophets also arose among the people, just as there will also be false teachers among you, who will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them, bringing swift destruction upon themselves. Many will follow their sensuality, and because of them the way of the truth will be maligned; and in their greed they will exploit you with false words; their judgment from long ago is not idle, and their destruction is not asleep.”
2 Peter 2:1-3 NASB1995
I never felt anything spiritual with Brian Houston. He came across like a snake oil salesman.
Can we PLEASE TAX THESE HUMANS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wonder why as he is a good friend of the Prime Minister in office in Australia,who supported him, and liked Trump,
Yes indeed. And ScoMo also donated $42million of Australian taxpayers money to the Hillsong Church.
Trump knew Brian was a hot potato. The Liar from the Shire had included him on a guest list request for a function at the White House. Trump saw Brian's name on the list and immediately asked for it to be omitted. Scomo was disappointed but complied.
Why add Trump? Has nothing to do with him 🙄
To Brett S. and all the other victims of abuse at Hillsong Church...I am so sorry.
Brett, my heart is breaking for you and your stolen childhood. The fact that Brian Huston blamed YOU for "tempting his father" makes my blood boil. I truly pray Gods Spirit fall on you and give you the peace that you have been searching for, and that Hillsong would die a miserable death, that it would crumble to the ground, along with ALL the other false churches that are allowing abuse and blaming victims while covering it all up so that they don't loose MONEY...
"Matthew 6:24 You cannot serve two master..."
I am so angry.
God will get His vengeance on these devils. *That's what they are.* Devils masquerading as men of God.
SHAME ON ALL OF YOU!!!!!
One down, one to go? Who knows? God does
This is so 😞. May God protect my children from predators.
There is no god
His track record isn't very good
It’s a business, not a church. A scam, not a religion.
That's just a smoke screen. In Australia Brian Houston - Leader of Hillsong- (after this father was found guilty) was facing charges related to little people. Yep - little people. Then, if that was not bad enough, Brian Houston was given permission to leave/escape Australia by our Prime Minster - Scott Morrison. Our PM is clearly happy to cover up such behaviour and/or engages in it himself and needs to help out his buddies.
Who cares?
@@baymagon9896 people who want sexual predators to get what they deserve and not be able to hurt anyone else?
Brian Houston = #PedoPal.
@@baymagon9896 Well, if some church predator raped your child, then you might, just might give a shit.
Trash like you ARE the problem.
This is so messed up 🤦🏾♂️
Anna and her family should have gone straight to the police!
Why the surprise?
There is video of Carl lentz and j Bieber doing shots!
Is that biblical?
The fact that she mentioned previous attendees right out the gate, tells me Hillsong is not nor ever was Doctrinal Christianity.
Spiritualism!
I may be a prude but I find it problematic that Hillsong staff members seem to be inebriated on a regular basis.
Oh Anna. How awful. I’m glad you spoke up. That’s unacceptable. Sending you loads of love xx
She is lying! Anyone ever been with HS is a lier!
That young lady is right on. It “sends the wrong message” - the message that sheep in their flock are not safe, but may be in danger from their shepherds.
Moms, get your kids as far away from that hotbed of terror as possible. Thank you.
This is no consolation to the person violated but be absolutely sure judgment is coming and it will start with those professing to be Christian leaders only to be revealed as wolves in sheep's clothing, your punishment will be the most severe.
I knew Hillsong worshipping was not right just by listening GOD GAVE ME EARS TO HEAR THANK YOU FATHER IN HEAVEN AMEN 🙏❤️
Time for all churches to remove all hillsong songs
are you dumb? Get out of the comments punk
@@dojindochi he’s a mamas boy troll
Certainly not
Disingenuous for Ministries to prohibit Hillsong: (1) Hillsong's songs, lyrics, music, has facilitated an international Revival. (2) Its outreach and ministry has done more for the Kingdom of God than ALL outreach in this Century. (3) Prohibiting its music is same as eliminating Mozart symphonies due to alleged Drugs and Debauchery. Likewise, banning "Alice In Wonderland" because author, allededly, was under the influence of LSD while writing Masterpiece.
@@marleneholloway7775 just certainly
Even if the "Lord" forgives, Leadership is no longer an option after such a thing has occurred. In any Church.
The devil works hard to bring down God's church. Many false converts are typically the tool the enemy uses. Temptation is the spell that works best in us sinners (humanity) but through Christ, daily, He will strengthen us and give us discernment. We def shouldn't overlook these bad deeds, sweeping things under the rug shows the bad fruit within the staff. They need to repent and go back the Word. God would never be ok with anything that these people did, and unbelievers get the wrong impression. We can't operate in the same way as the world does, although we are all sinners in need of a Savior, but how we act to immorality is what should set us apart. I pray for that church, that the Holy Spirit revives that church and brings TRUTH. 🙏 I also pray for the victims, that they may find healing ❤
Judgement starts in the house of God, but don't hold it against the sincere ones
Great comment!!!
That’s correct
He said the young guy got much drunker than he should. The scriptures say no drunkard will enter the kingdom of God 🙏. Someone who is a drunkard and obviously someone who assaults someone sexual has no business in church leadership period period. It's time for the church of the Lord Jesus Christ to go back to something rarely talked about anymore holy living.
It's also worse that they've never apologized to her for the abuse that happened to her
This is Satan's attack to the pastor but more especially to the church. To me this doesnt mean that this pastor was not chosen by God, but he reached a point of familiarising the call just like Samson and David. Let us pray him and the entire church.
His father was a pedo and he covered it up
Amen Rebecca B. Let’s forgive let’s repent let’s pray for one another God has the plan. Sorry to hear of what is happening to people in churches and the hurt and pain they went through. Praying for all pastors and people of all the churches that God protect and guide them Amen 🙏 let us lift up Jesus name higher higher. Satan comes to lie and destroy. Let us forgive and pray for each other Amen 🙏
I think him being drunk would be enough to be fired. And to top it all off sexual assault this is horrible
I suggest all men who interact with provide a 2nd person to be involved at times when interacting w/ women.
It appears to be an emotional, whacky, church.
This also happen in small churches. This is so sad
I was told this by an Aussie back packer over thirty years ago regarding Brian's dad.It put me off these charlatan's big time. The real evil though is the prosperity gospel and the worship of money.
A friend of mine attended that church for years, they don't take kindly to any type of criticism or correction. Lord expose all churchs involved in wickedness!!!
Leading people astray.
Oh yeh! A disoriented man in a room for 40 minutes and couldn’t find the door? Give us a break! Here’s an idea. How about a major investigation into mega churches. Allowing people to safely tell their stories.
fake churches for the purpose of business and exploration. it's about time fake churches Pay. The good churches do exist and unfortunately behavior like this makes them look bad. admit your a business, not a church and be held accountable
Glad you expose the criminal and or unmoral culture of this mega buisness "church"
Those false teachers only want your money, so they will use you by telling you lies. Their judgment spoken against them long ago is still coming, and their ruin is certain. 2 Peter 2:3
Church's leader gave a BS excuse, he's a good man who was drunk. Anna is a very brave woman.
Why can’t people just uphold their integrity & character? Is it really that hard? 🙄
Ugh men. You just don’t ever hear of women having problems like this. This is why I don’t have conversations with older men/married men for more than about 5 minutes. Unless you are just a good stand up man and I know you are and everybody in the world knows you are, don’t talk to me. Don’t speak to me don’t look at me get away from me.
Also something else to note: I think we need to keep our eye out on Christine Caine. She’s very very good friends with the Houston’s.
Lots of incidents involving female teachers and students. Also some high profile cases of lesbian nuns in the Catholic church.
well what do you expect??? Church is supposed to be education ...not entertainment, a dance party, a bar, a cafe, a concert or eharmony. Grow up people.
Really sad I feel for the victims. Stay out of these FALSE churches. No TRUE man of GOD or staff would do these things. You will get nothing but fluff and false doctrine at these places.
I was in Hillsong for a couple years. When i wanted to attend their college in 2019 in Sydney, the LORD showed me clearly NOT to attend. The bank account code started with 666 and also did my college student number involved 666. I never attended! Instead the LORD sent me back to Holland to preach the Gospel on the streets. Stay away from false teaching folks!
This happens more than people know. In small churches,communities too.
Absolutely!!!
Those people are false Christians.
I applaud her courage and bravery to come forward and stand in the light of the truth.
Hillsong given $43 million dollars by Australian Government,is a personal friend of Australian Prime Minister, Scott Morrison and his wife. Collected $26 million dollars in Jobkeeper Support program.
ScoMo has to go. Religion has no place in Australian politics.
You should talk to some of the international students at Hillsong. All kinds of nonsense goes on all the time. Believers are sooo blind.
5:27-6:02 ugh!! This makes me sick. Brian Houston is painting Jason Mays as the victim and Anna as the offender which is despicable since Jason Mays attacked her
Oh I have BOYCOTT their songs and Bethel songs long time ago, to me those are not worship songs, it’s more like Me Songs, it’s all about Me, very carnal and fleshy, self glorification. And with all these scandal, without remorse and true repentance, covering up even the wrong doing of his pervert father is totally unaccepted. Imagine so many especially young believers who just professed their faith in the Lord are affected by this scandal, what’s the difference between believer and non believer, it’s the same, for non believer, they don’t know the truth but for believer who knows the truth, yet commit such thing is unbelievable, that’s why never listen to your Pastor, the only Person we can listen is the Lord Himself, even Pastor cannot be trusted these days. I remember what the Lord said, if anyone in position of authority caused the little one to sin, it’s better to have a milestone tie around his neck and thrown him into the sea. What the Leaders of this church done makes me very sick.
The only reason people get saved is because of Self. The Self wants to avoid pain in Hell and gain pleasure in Heaven. It is all about the Self.
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Have you ever thought it could be that some of us are sick to death of the filth in this world and set about searching for something in life that is better, good, lovely and beautiful. It is the Holy Spirit who draws us to Himself and His truth, His love, His integrity, His goodness.
It is the Holy Spirit who draws us out and calls us out of this world that is dead, into His world, His Kingdom that is alive, it is the true life. Sometimes we feel the gentle tug in our heart by the Holy Spirit drawing us into relationship with Him, drawing us back to Himself should we become distant.
His Kingdom is truth, Love, justice, goodness and a Holy walk in relationship with our loving Heavenly Father and JESUS His Son.
I truly miss the old Hillsong church and their music!
I think they were on a right course then, but when riches came in, love of money emerged and the spirit died! sad!! when Darlene left the church she may have noticed this too....
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Yes agreed! Darlene was told by God before all of the downfall begin! Also, I remember going to their concerts early on and I only had to pay $10 but now they charge so much!
@@simi6152 very true. May God help the body of Christ!!
I love Darlene Songs. I love Hillsong church worship songs. God bless them We are praying for all the people experienced troubles that God help them to be healed up ❤️🙏💃 sorry to hear of the troubles what is going on with you all. God bless you all
Praying for all churches of this world 🌎 that God bring healing peace and unity Amen 🙏
😥😭 So Disturbing and very sad!! 😥😭
Alcohol seems to be a problem among the leaders, starting from the top. Shouldn't the church tackle this problem? Or it's not a problem at all?
Ong, those are the symptoms of a False Church, Hillsong church is known to preach Unbiblical Doctrines, like the prosperity Gospel!
“But false prophets also arose among the people, just as there will also be false teachers among you, who will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them, bringing swift destruction upon themselves. Many will follow their sensuality, and because of them the way of the truth will be maligned; and in their greed they will exploit you with false words; their judgment from long ago is not idle, and their destruction is not asleep.”
2 Peter 2:1-3 NASB1995
Yes he’s human he made a mistake, but he didn’t have the audacity to apologise even though he was forgiven.
Brian Houston text women inappropriately. The leader of that church needs to be held accountable too
Since when does religion (any religion) have anything to do with God? Religion is about man's money, power, and control of others! All Hypocrites!
I love Hillsong and I am sad this is happening. Anna I am really sorry this has happened to and I agree that you have not been treated well. I pray that you will keep going forward and find peace
How could you still love something like this? Y’all so brainwashed
@@westcoastorbust2462 Hey there, No,I am definitely not brainwashed. I absolutely don't condone what happened to Anna, at all ...or anyone that has been hurt by this! The reason why I said I love Hillsong is that I know of the good work they have done...and still doing in South Africa, with poverty, human trafficking, women issues, so this saddens me because I know it's not the heartbeat of the Hillsongs church. However, I am hesitant to get into a debate on this platform to defend the church, because I don't want to, take the focus or in any way, undermine the seriousness of what happened to Anna. Being violated is devasting but being violated by someone who is in place of trust such as church leadership, I can't imagine how deep and soul-destroying that must be. That is why I reached out to Anna to say I am sorry that this happened to her. You are obviously most welcome to contact me privately if you would like to make further comments.
@@charlottebezuidenhout2690 you need to find a new church my dear these are not real Christian’s and PLEASE DONT DENY THAT
@@fredbarnesjr.1044 Hi there...yep... that would be an easy way to do it, but you know, I had many opportunities to leave my country, during the old Apartheid regime... even today, there is corruption, high crime...poverty, but I love my country and its people, and I choose to stay and be part of the solution. We win and lose many battles but we stay! So walking away is not an easy option for me, however, as a Christian, it's not about me, it's really where I feel God sends me, where I can be most effective. So if He says go, I go, If He says stay, I stay...It's not complicated for me,
@@charlottebezuidenhout2690 you still have a choice my dear you don’t have to be bound to this cult
Let us see how Hillsong Church bounces back from these incidents.
Unfortunately it will. This is definitely not the first time for this church. They are very good at what they do. They are the world best con artist, and this church is extremely lucrative because they’ve learned how to hide behind religion. If this churches does go down another will pop up just like it.
If a god can’t protect his own most vulnerable followers from his own predatory followers, is that a god worth following?
I prayed thinking that people were just envious or jealous. I have the gift of discerning spirits. Last night after hearing one singer, this voice out of nowhere said,"I am Lictor. You are mine!" What was that? Please tell me.
I was thinking to attend Hillsong but as I kept praying and seeking his presence. Jesus show me the real fellowship, God is good and faithful. There is nothing you can hide from him, he is justice father.
What exactly is God?
What are you referring to when you say the word God?
If he is a true born believer of Christ Jesus, he should not be drinking. Yes, when people give their life to Jesus, God is the one cleaning the person changed in a person takes two not only God. God says if you love me obey my Commandments. Also depends what kind of teaching they receiving, there is so many churches that are worldly, no teaching about what sin does to an individual and the consequences that sin brings. God says in His word the wages of sin is death. This areas in a person's life must be deal daily and if necessary use the help of true holy Christian counseling. It is a reproach that this type of behavior brings to God and the body of Christ. I say this because not everybody serving God acts this way. I blame this to the church, for backing away from Gods holy walk, especially those who God has put to take care His Sheep. They are going to give account to God one Day. Many are right now in hell because of desobedients to the most high God!
Just because your a Christian & go to church doesn't mean your sin proof!
So sorry for her, God bless her. This is why people has a hard time trusting the body of Christ here on Earth. I go to church, read my Bible, love Jesus my Savior, but I am very cautious of whom I trust in church, I never let my kids out of sight there either. Don’t idolize people there, respect, but always use common sense.
Who would ever of thought
Ikr!.....
The men in leadership of this church have problems. They are sick men who need professional help. I attended Hillsong Church on and off from 2000 - 2002 when I lived in Sydney. Usually, my friends and I went to the city location, but occasionally, we went to Castle Hill, which was the large congregation with the celebrity worship leaders and pastors (Darlene Zschech, Marty Sampson, Brian & Bobbie Houston). One Sunday night in 2002, I went with 5 or 6 female friends from my uni to the Castle Hill location. It was the last time I ever went near that church. We were all in our late teens and early 20's, from Australia, Sweden, and the USA (me). We were sitting in the third or fourth row from the stage, and I will never forget the male worship leader (no clue what his name was) who stared at us all through the worship portion.
After the worship, this leader actually said in front of the entire congregation: "Isn't God good? I keep looking at these beautiful young ladies standing right here up front and wondering if they're here for the first time..." It wasn't our first time, but I think it was the first time we'd all gone together in a group that large.
This worship leader was a familiar face at the Castle Hill location. He was definitely older, maybe late 30's or 40's. I can't remember exactly what he said next, but it was something about making sure we didn't leave before we were welcomed by some newcomers representative.
After the service ended, a girl named Nat Caine, who apparently worked for this church, immediately approached us along with some of her friends (who were thankfully female and closer to our age) to find out who we were and where we were from. We hadn't even had a chance to all stand up and leave our seats before they were surrounding us.
I left Australia that year to return to the States. Christian young people in the States were often enthralled that I had attended that church. At the time, there were no international Hillsong locations outside of Australia, and that church was a kind of fantasy for wannabe American worship leaders. I told anyone who asked me about it that if I did return to Sydney, I would never set foot inside that church again. Years later, when Hillsong opened churches in the States, I maintained the same position. I do enjoy their music, but that church is just despicable. Marty Sampson was absolutely right in what he said when he denounced this facade. I hope more very public Hillsong figures will come out and do the same thing.
So you’re saying men are sick if they see you as attractive ??
Good on you for leaving..This "pastor" looking at you and your friends was just perving on you hoping Youde get to know him for his pleasure..Just like Pat Mesiti many have power and money so their next vice is sex..Glad you got out to warn others..regards from Melbourne Australia 🙋👌
This is what happens when people become church leaders without being anointed by JESUS CHRIST. When the presence and fear of CHRIST is present in churches, these problems do not occur, because CHRIST won’t permit it. Holiness is present and also accountability.
The LORD JESUS CHRIST told us His people to come out of the world and serve Him.
How is it that so many churches have so many problems?
I go to church, the real church and none of these things that I hear happen, because the church has accountability, responsibility, respect to it’s members and guidelines to follow.
Few bad apples will ruin the whole batch if they allow them to remain,, sexual predators should be flagged and exposed .. my heart breaks for the young victims of these monsters.
I've known something was horribly off about hillsong for quite some time now. They pander, they don't have the balls to be true Christians.
Leadership has got lost. And getting more lost. So the Lord is exposing and firing them Himself.
hmmm. In the first place, why would "leaders" put themselves in a situation with church members, drinking? or why are they drinking? Is this what you teach them? What core values are you teaching to the youth?
I am taught to be an example in front of the church members since I am a leader. I lead people. YOU SHOULD BE AN EXAMPLE!
YOU SHOULD AUTOMATICALLY REMOVE THEM WITH THEIR POSITIONS AND FIND PEOPLE WHO ARE DEDICATED TO SERVE GOd.
If someone is drunk, that doesn't keep the person from the legal consequences of what they do or change how it affects the victim. I am used to hearing that excuse for people too.
All throughout the Bible the great men of God had fallen short & did wrong things. But thank God their is forgivness & people can change their behaviour. We do hold leaders to a higher standard but Brian has been a very faithful leader for years. We should not forget the kingdom building he & his wife have done. The many souls they brought to Jesus. The devil works overtime on pastors as he knows they are a great threat to his evil kingdom. Lets all not forget we have sinned & are not perfect. We would want mercy & forgivness if we stumble. We all make mistakes. Bless the people who have been hurt also. May they still walk strong with Jesus & have healing.
Absolutely they are faithfully stay true to church served his people. Her emotions can be caused by a lot of negative. Once she lose it then go over the steps.
Agreed, although i must say Christians stay away from alcohol no one is immune to drunkenness then unacceptable behavior..
Good words of wisdom 💌
We are only human. Don’t hate on him or wish bad upon him. Yes he did the wrong things but we just have mercy and show compassion. Only God can judge. Not humans like you and me. Only God can.
Yea you can forgive 77 times
@@baymagon9896 don’t matter how many times we human forgive. Only God is the true judge and only he can pardon our sins truly not us. People are starting to make hate documentaries on Brian and that’s not ok. They are just as bad as a sinner is. A pretend reightous man such as the judgmental so called christians are as bad as the accused. We are only human and we make mistakes. Only God forgives
religious people judge and condemn others all the time. it's what they spend their whole lives doing. finding fault in everyone but themselves.
@@you12praise85 i think you're confused between hating and making people aware.
@@joshuabansode5456 no I’m not. Bc I came across countless comments saying that he should go to bel and burn and saying all these un-Christ like things after stating that they are Christian🤦♂️
Women in hotel rooms, drugs alcohol, perjury lying to royal commission is this a pastors job description ?
this is not a true church by biblical standards. its all emotionalism, not true worship
It's gross how the abuser is being justified. Like he didn't do any serious damage to this woman. Disgusting. This is not what God would want.