Brian Houston, the founder and former global senior pastor of Sydney’s Hillsong Church, announced that he and his wife Bobbie will be launching a new church next year.
Bobbie and I are starting a weekly online ministry and church in 2024. I’m excited about building this new community.
— Brian Houston (@BrianCHouston) November 29, 2023
The announcement comes less than two years after Houston resigned from his position as Hillsong global pastor after being placed on a disciplinary sabbatical due to issues of substance abuse and inappropriate conduct involving women. He also was facing trial for allegedly hiding child sex offenses that were perpetrated by his father Frank Houston. In August, Brian was acquitted of the charges.
Since leaving Hillsong, Houston has continued to speak at churches around the world, primarily in the U.S. He also shared on social media that he is working on a “very authentic and transparent” autobiography.
Writing a book is hard work. I’m writing my very authentic and transparent auto-biography. I hope it illuminates people and blesses people.
— Brian Houston (@BrianCHouston) November 28, 2023
