Trans swimmer Lia Thomas is now telling women what feminism is - and if we protest then we're bigots. Hillsong Church has faced controversy recently after Hillsong NYC pastor Carl Lentz was fired on Nov. 4 for what Houston first announced as moral failures. The next day. Babbitt stated that she was also given a PEX card to pay for the food of the children she cared for but was never asked to explain the purchases. It shows that Hillsong Church Australia first learned of the sexual affair between Bogard and the junior staff member in the second half of 2014. I felt the Holy Spirit stop me, Dont be the positive policejust sit and empathize. So I responded from that place. Posts Reels Videos Tagged Look at your own lifeask yourself what you are good at and what you love. Former Hillsong Members Say Tithes Funded Pastors' Lavish Lifestyles I felt his arms and hands wrapped around my legs making contact with my inner thigh, butt and crotch,' she wrote in the 2018 statement reviewed by the Christian Post. [Your] 1st response to article is indicative of mishandling Anna from day one. Weve had some crazy days, some great days seeing God do many, many miracles, and so were so grateful for that., Reed and Jess Bogard met at Hillsong International Leadership College in Australia and later returned to the U.S. to plant the three Hillsong churches with which they have been involved. We do all of these seasons together and I try to make sure nothing competes with our relationship, our kids, or our family. By posting your comment you agree to the house rules, By Help keep The Christian Post free for everyone by making a one-time donation today. More than six years later, on or about October 2020, Hillsong Church Australia learned of additional allegations concerning Ms. [redacted] and Mr. Bogards affair. Hillsong ChurchAustralia found out about it in 2014. More Hillsong Pastors Resign as Justin Bieber Confirms He's Left the document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Thanks for contacting us. Hillsong Shrinks Dramatically in US - Phoenix Pastor Latest to Pull Out Filed Under: Church. She stated people did not say no to Mr. Bogard, investigators said. Investigators reported that Bogard was "stood down publicly from the platform in Los Angeles for a period of either eight or twelve months," noting that "stories differ.". Thats a tactic a lot of these pastors use to keep their secrets, he charged. 'As we were establishing Hillsong Church in Dallas, the pandemic swept across the globe and quickly changed the shape of our growing church in the city,' the Houstons wrote. Reeds announcement to you right now, not sure whether that comes as a shock, said Houston, but I must say Reed and Jess have given their heart and soul to the pioneering of Hillsong Dallas over the last couple of years, and were grateful for that, were grateful for the great work theyve done. Church News | Former Hillsong Dallas Pastor Reed Bogard Resigned Lentz was fired from Hillsong in 2020. We had 6 more months of hanging out, were engaged in February, married in July, and had a honeymoon baby. "An additional cause for concern is that even within the parameters of the sexual relationship between them, it appears that the sexual activities between the two frequently suggest that they were designed to reinforce the power imbalance between them.. However, the leader of the Australia-based global megachurch assured members of the young Dallas congregation that they would eventually get new lead pastors, and they were not going to be forsaken.. When we start to get an eternal perspectivewe can see our lives in light of eternity. Bogard, who now works as a director of business development for Keller Williams in Michigan, said he was done with all things Hillsong as well. It was natural for me to want to preach. Photo via Hillsong.com. I have a very active daily relationship with Jesus. They originally met at Hillsong International Leadership College in Australia in 2005 and have since served on Hillsong staff for 14 years in different capacities, including being part of the teams on the ground that planted the Hillsong New York City and Los Angeles . I know better and will do better.. Mr. To enjoy our website, you'll need to enable JavaScript in your web browser. UPDATE: Brian Houston Announces Dallas Hillsong Closing After Pastors Misuse of Funds, ChurchLeaders original article written on, In addition to helping plant Hillsong Dallas and Hillsong LA, the Bogards helped plant Hillsong NYC while, It has been an incredible ride thus far,, ina prerecorded message prior to Sundays livestreamed sermon, which was delivered by Hillsong pastor, . It was very disappointing to learn that, while some of you experienced the Bogards as dedicated pastors, many others have experienced leadership that failed to meet the commitments and standards of Hillsong Church, the Houstons continued. I stay fueled and motivated honored that God would choose me and have a relationship with me. It was Gods greatest blessing to us. Hillsong Atlanta pastor announces resignation | Church & Ministries News The subordinate staffer recalls Bogard offered her a ride home, but the former pastor told investigators she asked for the ride home. Bogard even summoned Ms. [redacted] to his own apartment on his last day in New York for sex, even though the building where he lived was occupied by most of the senior leaders of the New York church and Ms. [redacted] would be exposed to coming and going there.. In an email to members, founders Brian and Bobbie Houston addressed the church's investigation into former Dallas pastor Reed Bogard and his wife, Jess Bogard, who resigned in January after.