SYDNEY (RNS) The ubiquitous praise song “Shout to the Lord” can be found in many U.S. churches on any given Sunday. What fewer people probably realize is that it comes from a megachurch on the ...

While praising a higher power with music is as ancient as humankind, worship music carries a bit of a stigma these days. It may have to do with how many wars have been started in the name of religion, ...

CANBERRA, Australia — Hillsong Church founder Brian Houston was found not guilty Thursday of concealing his father’s child sex crimes in a case in Australia. Houston, 69, was the Sydney-based church’s ...

Less than a year after launching Hillsong Atlanta, Lead Pastor Sam Collier has resigned. Collier cited multiple scandals involving the global megachurch, which is based in Australia, including that of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Global Senior Pastor Brian Houston speaks on stage during the Hillsong Atlanta grand opening at Hillsong Atlanta on June 06, 2021 ...

Hillsong Church has combined Christian rock, charismatic energy and Australian accents to create a winning combination in ...