Brian Houston
Birthday: Born in 1954-02-17 in Auckland, New Zealand
Deathday: Alive
Brian Charles Houston is a New Zealand-Australian former pastor and evangelist. He was the founder and senior pastor at Hillsong Church, based in Sydney with locations around the world. In January 2022, Houston stepped aside from his roles within the church after being criminally charged in Australia for allegedly concealing the sexual abuse of a child by his father.
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The Secrets of Hillsong
Character: Self - Hillsong Church Founder (archive footage)
With fresh reporting and analysis from journalists, historians and policymakers, go beyond the sensational headlines and behind the velvet rope to examine the church's long pattern of covering up misconduct to protect itself....
Hillsong: A Megachurch Exposed
Character: Self (archive footage)
Featuring interviews with Hillsong insiders, megachurch experts, and Ranin Karim – the woman whose five-month affair with celebrity senior pastor Carl Lentz led to his downfall – the series explores the high-profile, star-studded church’s alleged exploitation, abuse, and cover-ups....
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Hillsong Church: God Goes Viral
Character: Self - Founder of Hillsong Church AUS
A Storyville feature documentary that explores globally trending megachurch Hillsong, revealing its explosive growth in younger members and shedding light on darker stories within the organisation....
Hillsong: Let Hope Rise
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Chronicles the unlikely rise to prominence of the Australia-based Christian band, Hillsong United....