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EXCLUSIVE: Brian Houston resigns from Hillsong Church in wake of allegations

The announcement was made today at an all-staff Hillsong meeting.

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Hillsong founder Brian Houston resigns

Pastor Brian Houston, who founded the global Hillsong Church, has resigned following allegations of his mistreatment of women.

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Hillsong Church founder Brian Houston resigns after internal misconduct investigation

Brian Houston resigns from the global megachurch he founded after an internal investigation into revelations he behaved inappropriately towards two women.

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‘How do we move forward?’: edited transcript of Hillsong’s March 18 all-staff meeting

An excerpt from the meeting discloses Brian Houston’s misdeeds, a call for compassion, and a damage control strategy.

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The Hillsong flock, lost and forlorn, looks to the Good Shepherd — as the young revolt

The beleaguered Hillsong church are trying to keep the faith, but sceptical and disenchanted cracks are beginning to show.

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Hillsong church apologises after investigations find Brian Houston engaged in ‘inappropriate’ behaviour

Megachurch says Houston, who has stepped down as leader of the church, breached its code of conduct

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Hillsong Church founder Brian Houston breached code of conduct with inappropriate behaviour towards two women, leaked letter says

In a letter leaked to the ABC, Hillsong Church says founder Brian Houston breached its code of conduct, with the organisation apologising "unreservedly" to two women who complained about his inappropriate behaviour.

ABC News

Drunk, in a woman’s hotel room: revelations of Brian Houston’s behaviour threaten his hold on Hillsong

A number of major disclosures came during a highly emotional all-staff meeting this morning.

Crikey

Hillsong’s wall of silence points to a brewing scandal — which may be about to break

The trouble-plagued Hillsong megachurch has called an all-staff meeting for this morning, apparently in a bid to address a growing crisis.

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Hillsong founder faces three-week hearing

Hillsong founder Brian Houston, who has pleaded not guilty to concealing his father's alleged child sex abuse, will face a three-week hearing in December.

AAP

Megachurch pastor steps down to fight charge of concealing father’s alleged child sexual abuse

The church, founded in 1983 and now spanning 30 countries, has attracted high-profile attendees such as musician Justin Bieber, professional basketball player Kevin Durant and actor Chris Pratt

The Independent UK

Hillsong leader steps down to fight charge

Hillsong Church founder Brian Houston has announced he will step aside from "all ministry responsibilities" with a drawn-out court case expected in 2022.

AAP

Hillsong Church founder steps down to prepare defence against Australian charges

Hillsong Church founder Brian Houston said on Sunday he is stepping down from all ministry responsibilities to prepare to "vigorously defend" against Australian police charges that he concealed sex abuse of a young man in the 1970s.

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Hillsong founder Brian Houston steps down as leader of church

Houston says he made the decision after consulting with the church’s leadership and legal counsel

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Hillsong founder Brian Houston steps down ahead of court hearing over the concealment of alleged child sex offences

Hillsong founder Brian Houston steps down as leader of the church while he defends a criminal charge alleging he covered up his father's child sexual abuse.

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