The Australian mothership of Hillsong church is being investigated for sexual misconduct due to the lack of effective oversight and accountability of its New York leader Karl Lentz, whose recent downfall has triggered a wave of scandals for the church.
The popular Hillsong church in the US has experienced a wave of scandals following the downfall of celebrity pastor Karl Lentz due to leadership issues, breaches of trust, and moral failures. The church's global head has resigned due to the controversy, and Lentz's previously high-profile presence has now turned negative attention onto the megachurch.
In this episode, Karl Lentz is described as an advocate, counselor, way maker and chain breaker for those struggling to maintain a marriage amidst a sex-saturated culture. At the time of recording, Karl Lentz was married with children.
The report discusses the sexual misconduct involving Carl Lentz, former leader of Hillsong Church New York, and other leaders of the church. The investigation shows that the Australian mothership also had no effective oversight and accountability of its New York leader, contributing to the problem.