Hillsong's Brian Houston to plead not guilty of concealing dad's abuse

Police charges are a 'shock', says Hillsong's Brian Houston

Hillsong Senior Pastor Brian Houston has expressed his "shock" at police charges for allegedly "concealing child sex offences" committed by his late father Frank Houston.

Documentary series to probe Hillsong and Carl Lentz scandal

A new documentary series is to take a closer look at Hillsong in the wake of the Carl Lentz scandal that led to a major overhaul across the Australia-based Church.

The Church flourishes in Algeria - despite many pressures

The people of Algeria first came to know about Christ in the early centuries, and many embraced the Christian faith, building places of worship throughout the country.

Rick Warren has begun the search for his successor

Rick Warren has started the search for a new pastor to take the helm of his California megachurch.

Living in the lion's den: the experience of an Iranian house church leader

Hillsong founder Brian Houston had concerns about Carl Lentz for 'years'

"Lying" and "narcissistic behaviour" are just some of the things about Carl Lentz that concerned Hillsong founder Brian Houston.

Former Desiring God contributor Paul Maxwell leaves the Christian faith

Paul Maxwell, former contributor to John Piper's hugely popular apologetics website Desiring God, has announced he is no longer a Christian. 

Much-loved evangelist Luis Palau dies aged 86

International evangelist Luis Palau has passed away at the age of 86 after a three-year battle with lung cancer.

New WEA Secretary General Thomas Schirrmacher inaugurated in online ceremony

The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) has formally welcomed its new Secretary General & CEO, theologian Dr. Thomas Schirrmacher, in a ceremony live-streamed on Saturday from Bonn, Germany.

Brian and Bobbie Houston to step back from global leadership of Hillsong

Brian and Bobbie Houston are making way for a new generation of younger leaders to take the helm of Hillsong Church. 

Carl Lentz failings go back 'historically' - Houston

Carl Lentz, the Hillsong New York pastor fired last month over moral failure, had "more than one affair" and they were "significant", according to the denomination's senior pastor Brian Houston.