From Vision Christian Radio:

Hillsong Becomes a Denomination

Hillsong has become its own denomination this week, withdrawing from the Australian Christian Churches group.

The church, which began as Hills Christian Life Centre in 1983, led by Brian and Bobbie Houston, grew and planted into 123 locations across the world.

It was formed within and has remained under the governance of the ACC until yesterday.

Brian Houston says the move, which has been under consideration for two years, is not based on division, but on growth.

He says Hillsong no longer see themselves as an Australian Church with a global footprint, but rather a Global church with an Australian base.

Hillsong’s global HQ is now in the United States.

Brian Houston says two thirds of the people attending Hillsong Church each weekend live in countries beyond Australia.

He says “it has become clear to us that we need to be able to credential our own pastors and restructure our church in a way that enables us to give due diligence to governance, risk, church health, safe church and many other policies that are crucial to the future progress of Hillsong globally.”

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