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May 15, 2023 · Lentz, who relocated with his family to Sarasota, Fla., after a stint in rehab, says he was sexually abused by a family friend as a child, an experience that led to intense shame and secrecy ...
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Dec 5, 2020 · Mr. Lentz was known for his look: tattoos, edgy glasses and not just style but fashion.
- Carl and Laura Lentz Share Their Story
- Brian Houston’s Influence and Downfall
- Hillsong Is Accused of Discrimination and Money Laundering
- Where Does Hillsong Stand Now?
Lentz has been largely off the grid since November 2020, after Hillsong Church fired him for ‘moral failures’due to his affair with jewelry designer Ranin Karim. Lentz’s staffers approached leadership of the church upon finding incriminating text messages they exchanged. Lentz confirmed via Instagram that he’d been “unfaithful” in his nearly 20-yea...
Brian Houston founded Hillsong (originally called the Hills Christian Life Centre) in 1983 in the suburbs of Sydney, Australia, inspired by his now late-father, Frank Houston, a former pastor who founded Sydney Christian Life Centre, which would later merge into the creation of Hillsong. In his later years, Frank Houston would face allegations that...
Secretsaddresses a long list of allegations of misconduct against the church, including congregants facing racial and LGBTQ+ discrimination. The church’s “modern” approach begged the question of whether their political stances would be progressive. (Spoiler alert: they were not.) “Under the radar, yes, welcome, come one come all, but outside this i...
Houston’s Hillsong global senior position has since been replaced with Phil Dooley, another Australian pastor. At one point, Hillsong had locations in 30 countries and over 150,000 congregants. According to the documentary, as of March 2023, ten out of sixteen U.S. locations have closed, including branches in Phoenix and Dallas. Hillsong Church NYC...
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2 days ago · Carl and Laura Lentz are opening up to PEOPLE about life after the 2020 infidelity scandal that shook their marriage, and resulted in his ouster from Hillsong Church. Laura, who ultimately decided ...
May 20, 2023 · More than one former Hillsong congregant interviewed for Secrets describes Lentz’s irresistible charisma, remembering his megawatt charm in sometimes regretful tones, and the fact is, whether...
Stephen Carl Lentz (born November 6, 1978) is an American former celebrity pastor who was also a spiritual advisor to celebrities such as Justin Bieber.
