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Ex-Hillsong pastor Carl Lentz on ‘sobriety’ and ‘humiliation’ after cheating scandal - nypost.com
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10.05.2023

Ex-Hillsong pastor Carl Lentz on ‘sobriety’ and ‘humiliation’ after cheating scandal

a public cheating scandal. Ahead of the new FX documentary series “The Secrets of Hillsong” — premiering May 19 — Lentz, 44, wrote a long post on Instagram and revealed where he stands with his wife, Laura.The former pastor admitted he cheated on his spouse of 20 years back in November 2020.“For the last 3 years my entire focus has been fighting for my wife and my kids,” he began his social media memo.“In order to do that, seeking sobriety and healing had to run parallel with those goals,” wrote the celebrity pastor.Lentz went on: “All I wanted was to prove to my wife and kids that I could show up for them like I had never done before.” “Although we have a long way to go, with a lot of work, a lot of honesty and a lot of prayer, we have found ourselves in a beautiful, happy and deliberately honest place,” he said.He then shared that he and Laura celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary on May 5.Lentz and his family are featured in the FX series in which he confessed that the marital commemoration couldn’t have occurred without “humiliation, embarrassment and heartache.”“Part of the healing from that heartache led us to the decision to be a part of a documentary that we do not control, that we don’t have any say in and that we haven’t even seen yet,” he said.He added: “We’ll see it when the world does.

Hailey Bieber and Justin Bieber: A Complete Relationship Timeline - www.glamour.com
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19.09.2023

Hailey Bieber and Justin Bieber: A Complete Relationship Timeline

Bieber's relationship continues to fascinate and bedevil. From their on-off beginning to public spats and many, many declarations of profuse love, the two really have been together through thick and thin. Justin's lost paternal figures in pastor Carl Lentz and manager Scooter Braun, and suffered partial facial paralysis, while Hailey launched her skincare line, fended off Gomez, and was hospitalized for a mini-stroke.

Former Hillsong Pastor Carl Lentz Speaks Out in New Documentary: The Biggest Bombshells - www.etonline.com - Australia
etonline.com
19.05.2023

Former Hillsong Pastor Carl Lentz Speaks Out in New Documentary: The Biggest Bombshells

, a new four-part Hulu documentary series from FX and  explores the rise and fall of a megachurch — and the charismatic pastor at the center of it all.Most of the public first heard of Carl Lentz over a decade ago. He made headlines as the «spiritual advisor» spotted hanging out with Justin Bieber, who was in the midst of a notorious spree of minor arrests and public altercations (remember the mop bucket?). Lentz co-founded and served as the head pastor at Hillsong NYC — an offshoot of the original Australian megachurch — from 2010-2020, eventually becoming something of a star in his own right as A-listers flocked to the casual and contemporary services and membership numbers skyrocketed.While Hillsong projected an image of a progressive church for a new age, many interviewed in the series paint the real story in a different light.

'The Secrets of Hillsong': All the Celebs Affiliated With Pastor Carl Lentz and the Controversial Church - www.etonline.com - Australia - France - Houston
etonline.com
18.05.2023

'The Secrets of Hillsong': All the Celebs Affiliated With Pastor Carl Lentz and the Controversial Church

, a new four-part Hulu documentary series from FX and explores the rise and fall of a megachurch — and the charismatic pastor at the center of it all.Most of the public first heard of Carl Lentz over a decade ago. He made headlines as the «spiritual advisor» spotted hanging out with Justin Bieber, who was in the midst of a notorious spree of minor arrests and public altercations (remember the mop bucket?). Lentz co-founded and served as the head pastor at Hillsong NYC — an offshoot of the original Australian megachurch — eventually becoming something of a star in his own right as A-listers flocked to the casual and contemporary services.«People say we cater to celebrities,» Lentz told  back in 2015.

Stars Who Have Attended Hillsong Church: Justin Bieber, Hailey Bieber, Selena Gomez and More - www.usmagazine.com - Australia - Houston
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16.05.2023

Stars Who Have Attended Hillsong Church: Justin Bieber, Hailey Bieber, Selena Gomez and More

Fame and faith. Justin Bieber and wife Hailey Bieber are among the A-listers who have attended Hillsong Church.

Hillsong Pastor Carl Lentz's Wife DID Punch Nanny After Catching Them In 'Compromising Position'! - perezhilton.com - New York - Houston
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16.05.2023

Hillsong Pastor Carl Lentz's Wife DID Punch Nanny After Catching Them In 'Compromising Position'!

The infamous now-disgraced ex-pastor at the head of uber-popular celeb church Hillsong is speaking out. And his wife is, too.

Disgraced celebrity pastor Carl Lentz cheated with family nanny; Hillsong Church documentary details scandal - www.foxnews.com - Australia - USA - New York, Usa
foxnews.com
16.05.2023

Disgraced celebrity pastor Carl Lentz cheated with family nanny; Hillsong Church documentary details scandal

Carl Lentz, the former Hillsong pastor known for standing at the pulpit of a mega celebrity church, admitted to cheating on his wife with their family nanny while at the helm of the U.S.-based ministry. In a new FX docuseries, Lentz reveals the highs and lows that came with leading a successful congregation for nearly 10 years after Hillsong Church expanded from its initial Australian roots into the United States via New York.

FX’s ‘The Secrets of Hillsong’ Documentary Series Revelations: Former Pastor Carl Lentz’s Affair, Abuse Allegations, Firing from the Church and More - www.usmagazine.com - Houston
usmagazine.com
15.05.2023

FX’s ‘The Secrets of Hillsong’ Documentary Series Revelations: Former Pastor Carl Lentz’s Affair, Abuse Allegations, Firing from the Church and More

Fall from grace. Megachurch Hillsong has faced a series of controversies over the years and the new documentary series The Secrets of Hillsong is breaking it all down.

Ex-Hillsong Pastor Carl Lentz Addresses Where His Marriage Stands - www.justjared.com
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10.05.2023

Ex-Hillsong Pastor Carl Lentz Addresses Where His Marriage Stands

Pastor Carl Lentz shared an update on social media on where his marriage stands ahead of FX’s The Secrets of Hillsong documentary series, which will premiere May 19.

Ex-Hillsong Pastor Carl Lentz Addresses Bombshell Documentary, Where His Marriage Stands - www.etonline.com
etonline.com
10.05.2023

Ex-Hillsong Pastor Carl Lentz Addresses Bombshell Documentary, Where His Marriage Stands

Carl Lentz is providing an update on his life. The former Hillsong pastor, who was fired from the church for «moral failings» in 2020, took to Instagram on Tuesday to share the status of his relationship with his wife, Laura Lentz, and speak out about the upcoming documentary that will cover his downfall and cheating scandal.«For the last 3 years my entire focus has been fighting for my wife and my kids, my family has been my only priority,» Lentz began of his and Laura's children, Ava, Charlie and Roman.

Docuseries ‘The Secrets Of Hillsong’ Explores Scandal-Plagued Celebrity Megachurch - etcanada.com - France - Los Angeles - Beyond
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29.03.2023

Docuseries ‘The Secrets Of Hillsong’ Explores Scandal-Plagued Celebrity Megachurch

For years, Los Angeles-based Hillsong Church had been a popular place of worship for celebrities, attracting the likes of Justin Bieber, Chris Pratt and Kendall Jenner — until now-disgraced pastor Carl Lentz was hit with multiple scandals, including the revelation of an affair, accusations of covering up child sexual abuse, and embezzling church funds.

Fired Hillsong Pastor Carl Lentz to Give First Interview in New FX Docuseries ‘Secrets of Hillsong’ - variety.com - France
variety.com
28.03.2023

Fired Hillsong Pastor Carl Lentz to Give First Interview in New FX Docuseries ‘Secrets of Hillsong’

Selome Hailu FX has set a new docuseries, “The Secrets of Hillsong,” which will feature the first interviews with married couple Carl and Laura Lentz since they were ousted as pastors of the infamous megachurch. The four-part series is based on reporting from Vanity Fair’s Alex French and Dan Adler about Hillsong, which became famous for attracting celebrities like Justin and Hailey Bieber and Kylie and Kendall Jenner — before Carl Lentz was exposed for covering up misconduct including infidelity in his marriage and child sexual abuse perpetrated by his father. The church was previously the subject of the Discovery+ docuseries “Hillsong: A Megachurch Exposed.”

‘The Secrets Of Hillsong’ Docuseries Based On Vanity Fair’s Megachurch Exposé Set At FX For Spring Premiere - deadline.com
deadline.com
28.03.2023

‘The Secrets Of Hillsong’ Docuseries Based On Vanity Fair’s Megachurch Exposé Set At FX For Spring Premiere

FX has ordered The Secrets of Hillsong, an investigative docuseries based on Vanity Fair‘s exposé of the controversial megachurch, which counted celebritries such as Justin Bieber, Kevin Durant, and Selena Gomez among its worshippers.

Ex-Hillsong Pastor Carl Lentz Posts Bizarre Photoshoot, Says Family Is ‘Together’ After ‘Challenging Road’ Of Cheating & Sexual Abuse Allegations - perezhilton.com
perezhilton.com
15.09.2022

Ex-Hillsong Pastor Carl Lentz Posts Bizarre Photoshoot, Says Family Is ‘Together’ After ‘Challenging Road’ Of Cheating & Sexual Abuse Allegations

Carl Lentz is back on social media nearly 2 years after being accused of sexual abuse and admitting to being unfaithful in his marriage.

Former Hillsong Pastor Carl Lentz & Wife Laura Provide Update on Their Relationship & Family After Admitting His Infidelity - www.justjared.com
justjared.com
15.09.2022

Former Hillsong Pastor Carl Lentz & Wife Laura Provide Update on Their Relationship & Family After Admitting His Infidelity

Pastor Carl Lentz took to Instagram for the first time since he was terminated from Hillsong Church in November 2020, after admitting he had been unfaithful in his marriage.

Hillsong megachurch hit with sexual assault lawsuit by student - nypost.com - Australia - Pennsylvania - Houston
nypost.com
28.05.2022

Hillsong megachurch hit with sexual assault lawsuit by student

the Australian first reported. Crenshaw, who was 18 at the time, had moved from Pennsylvania to Sydney to study at Hillsong College less than two years prior when Jason Mays — a married Hillsong staffer whose father, John Mays, has been a key member of church management for close to 15 years — assaulted her one night while at a gathering.“Jason grabbed me, putting his hand between my legs and his head on my stomach and began kissing my stomach. I felt his arms and hands wrapped around my legs making contact with my inner thigh, butt and crotch,” she wrote as part of a statement she submitted to Hillsong in 2018 informing them of the incident, the Christian Post previously reported. In response to her coming forward, the church defended Mays and shamed Crenshaw, making her feel at fault for bringing up the issue, according to the Australian report.

Hillsong pastor ‘punched’ by Carl Lentz’s jilted wife quits megachurch - nypost.com - Boston
nypost.com
21.04.2022

Hillsong pastor ‘punched’ by Carl Lentz’s jilted wife quits megachurch

leaked internal investigation alleged that Leona was once repeatedly punched in the face “with a closed fist” by scandalized ex-pastor Carl Lentz’s wife, Laura. The incident reportedly occurred one night in 2016, when Laura caught Carl and Leona canoodling on a couch in the home of former NBA player Tyson Chandler. “It was never in our plans to ever leave Hillsong Church,” Josh Kimes captioned a Monday Instagram post.

Former Hillsong Pastor Carl Lentz’s Wife Allegedly PUNCHED Babysitter After Catching Them Together! - perezhilton.com - New York
perezhilton.com
16.04.2022

Former Hillsong Pastor Carl Lentz’s Wife Allegedly PUNCHED Babysitter After Catching Them Together!

Former Hillsong Church pastor Carl Lentz and his wife Laura have taken yet another hit to their reputation!

Hillsong’s bombshell Carl Lentz report leaked: Sex, lies and manipulation - nypost.com - Germany - Houston
nypost.com
13.04.2022

Hillsong’s bombshell Carl Lentz report leaked: Sex, lies and manipulation

and launched shortly after Lentz was fired for adultery in November 2020. In an email to congregants in February 2021, now-disgraced church founder Brian Houston announced the investigation was complete and had unearthed “significant ways” the NYC operations had “failed to reflect Hillsong global culture” but offered little further information, The Post reported at the time. Those details have now finally come to light: A version of the 51-page report was leaked to the Christian Post, which on Monday published many of its most shocking allegations, including that working with Lentz “caused” many churchgoers “to suffer from mental illness,” that his wife Laura reportedly once punched a former nanny and current Hillsong pastor in the face “with a closed fist” and that, in addition to his alleged affair with fashion designer Ranin Karim, he reportedly had at least one more with a woman he met at a Brooklyn deli and saved in his phone contacts as “Germany.” The investigation was conducted by the NYC law firm Zukerman Gore Brandeis & Crossman, LLP.

Chilling documentary exposes sickening Hillsong church that Justin Bieber made famous - www.msn.com - Australia - New York - USA
msn.com
26.03.2022

Chilling documentary exposes sickening Hillsong church that Justin Bieber made famous

A new documentary is set to expose an American megachurch that was a hotspot for Christian celebrities including Justin Bieber. After his early rise to fame, Bieber turned to Hillsong New York City (the first American branch of the Australian megachurch) and its senior pastor and co-founder Carl Lentz. He wasn’t the only one to do so, as the church famously helped the likes of Chris Pratt and Selena Gomez too, and Hillsong even had its own record label.

Bombshell ‘Hillsong’ doc details sex scandals that battered celeb megachurch - nypost.com - Australia - New York - Houston
nypost.com
24.03.2022

Bombshell ‘Hillsong’ doc details sex scandals that battered celeb megachurch

“Hillsong: A Megachurch Exposed” is produced by Breaklight Pictures in association with New York Post Entertainment for Discovery+. Post reporter Hannah Frishberg is featured in the documentary.Under celebrity pastor Carl Lentz, international megachurch Hillsong became trendy and influential, garnering splashy profiles in outlets such as GQ, and attracting stars such as Chris Pratt, Kendall Jenner, Nick Jonas and Justin Bieber.But all was not holy.

‘Hillsong: A Megachurch Exposed’ Executive Producer on How the Famous Church Became a ‘Cultural Phenomenon’ (EXCLUSIVE) - variety.com - Australia - Houston
variety.com
14.03.2022

‘Hillsong: A Megachurch Exposed’ Executive Producer on How the Famous Church Became a ‘Cultural Phenomenon’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Kate Aurthur editorHillsong is best known as the international church that has attracted a flock of A-list attendees, including Justin and Hailey Bieber, Chris Pratt, Katherine Schwarzenegger, Kevin Durant, and Kylie and Kendall Jenner. When Dan Johnstone first approached making a documentary about the church — the three-part Discovery Plus docuseries “Hillsong: A Megachurch Exposed” — however, his interest was far more wide-ranging.“I was a child of the ‘80s and ‘90s,” Johnstone said in his first interview about the project, which he executive produced.

‘Hillsong: A Megachurch Exposed’ Docuseries Gets Release Date, Trailer From Discovery Plus (EXCLUSIVE) - variety.com - Australia - New York - Houston
variety.com
16.02.2022

‘Hillsong: A Megachurch Exposed’ Docuseries Gets Release Date, Trailer From Discovery Plus (EXCLUSIVE)

Kate Aurthur editorDiscovery Plus has unveiled the trailer for its three-part docuseries “Hillsong: A Megachurch Exposed,” an investigation into the church made famous by its celebrity congregation, such as Justin Bieber, various Kardashians and other stars. All three episodes will drop on the streamer on March 24.The series explores the rise of Hillsong, which was founded in Australia by Brian Houston as an offshoot of his father Frank’s Sydney-based Pentecostal church.

Hillsong church COO downsizes NYC apartment amid charges against founder - nypost.com - Australia
nypost.com
06.08.2021

Hillsong church COO downsizes NYC apartment amid charges against founder

ongoing controversy and scandal surrounding Australia-based megachurch Hillsong, its chief operating officer is trying to sell her swanky Manhattan pad and has downgraded to a cheaper, smaller unit.The Post can report that, according to property records, Hillsong COO and executive pastor Tolu Badders has listed her Upper West Side one-bedroom and purchased a more affordable studio in the West Village.While her prior split-floor apartment boasted one-and-a-half baths in a full-service doorman

Discovery+ To Examine Hillsong Church Scandal & Downfall Of Ex-Pastor Carl Lentz In Docuseries - deadline.com - Australia - New York - New York - county Christian
deadline.com
21.06.2021

Discovery+ To Examine Hillsong Church Scandal & Downfall Of Ex-Pastor Carl Lentz In Docuseries

EXCLUSIVE: Discovery+ has ordered Breaking Hillsong, a three-episode limited docuseries about the controversial megachurch Hillsong and its once-celebrity pastor Carl Lentz, from The Content Group’s Breaklight Pictures and the New York Post.

Hillsong pastor accuses unnamed leader of bullying, sexual abuse, ‘boob job’ offer - nypost.com - Boston
nypost.com
02.06.2021

Hillsong pastor accuses unnamed leader of bullying, sexual abuse, ‘boob job’ offer

published on Medium on Memorial Day, Leona Kimes, 37 — currently a lead pastor of Hillsong Boston — has alleged that in the seven years she spent as a nanny for Hillsong NYC pastors, she was “subjected to manipulation, control, bullying, abuse of power, and sexual abuse.”Her allegations join a months-long stream of claims about the formerly celebrity-adored church and its leaders, beginning with the shocking news that its now-fired head “hypepriest” pastor Carl Lentz had cheated on his wife.

Hillsong Founder Brian Houston Talks Disgraced Ex-Pastor Carl Lentz & The Church's MANY Controversies! - perezhilton.com - Houston
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19.05.2021

Hillsong Founder Brian Houston Talks Disgraced Ex-Pastor Carl Lentz & The Church's MANY Controversies!

The founder of Hillsong Church wants you to know a few bad apples don’t spoil the barrel!

Hillsong founder Brian Houston had ‘concerns’ about ex-pastor Carl Lentz - nypost.com - Australia - Houston
nypost.com
19.05.2021

Hillsong founder Brian Houston had ‘concerns’ about ex-pastor Carl Lentz

told NBC News’ “Today” in his first interview reflecting on the Australia-based institution’s rocky last year. After Carl Lentz —Justin Bieber’s ex-pastor pal and the former head of Hillsong’s NY branch — was fired for cheating on his wife in November, a tidal wave of allegations emerged against the multinational house of God.Houston, 67, now admits that despite the turmoil Lentz’s impropriety caused for Hillsong, he still misses the man.“Carl was Carl. He’s a unique character.

Ex-Hillsong Pastor Carl Lentz’s Wife Seemingly Speaks Out About Sex Scandal On Their Wedding Anniversary - perezhilton.com
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05.05.2021

Ex-Hillsong Pastor Carl Lentz’s Wife Seemingly Speaks Out About Sex Scandal On Their Wedding Anniversary

Laura Lentz, the wife of former Hillsong Church pastor Carl Lentz, finally broke her silence following the sex scandal that cost her husband’s job — and she did so on their 18th wedding anniversary!

Carl Lentz’s Wife Laura Breaks Silence After Ex-Hillsong Pastor’s Affair On Their Wedding Anniversary - hollywoodlife.com
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05.05.2021

Carl Lentz’s Wife Laura Breaks Silence After Ex-Hillsong Pastor’s Affair On Their Wedding Anniversary

Carl Lentz‘s wife Laura Lentz has spoken out for the first time since the former Hillsong pastor was fired from the church amid a cheating scandal. She marked their 18th wedding anniversary on May 5 with a lengthy Instagram caption, accompanied by a snap of palm trees against a blue sky.

Fired Hillsong pastor Carl Lentz’s wife breaks silence: ‘Trolls are cowards’ - nypost.com
nypost.com
05.05.2021

Fired Hillsong pastor Carl Lentz’s wife breaks silence: ‘Trolls are cowards’

the pair was fired from the megachurch due to his infidelity. “I have looked at these palm trees everyday for the past few months & there are many symbolic meanings to these amazing trees,” Laura Lentz, 40, begins the meandering Instagram caption on a shot of palm trees and a sunny sky, posted on May 5 — the couple’s 18th wedding anniversary.

Former Hillsong Pastor Carl Lentz's Wife, Laura, Breaks Silence Months After Cheating Scandal - www.glamour.com
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05.05.2021

Former Hillsong Pastor Carl Lentz's Wife, Laura, Breaks Silence Months After Cheating Scandal

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Married Hillsong pastor resigns after allegedly sexting church volunteer - nypost.com - New Jersey
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28.04.2021

Married Hillsong pastor resigns after allegedly sexting church volunteer

Another married Hillsong East Coast pastor has left the megachurch following a sex scandal. Darnell Barrett — the creative director of Hillsong’s Montclair, New Jersey, chapter — resigned on Tuesday after allegedly sharing a revealing post-workout selfie with a church volunteer and trying to play it off as a mistake, the Daily Mail reported. “Hey! I think I might’ve added you to my close friends list by accident. I’m so sorry.

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