REVEALED: 2 - The Real Truth

Mother of man raped by preacher Frank Houston asked son not to reveal ‘sordid mess’, court hears

Hillsong church founder Brian Houston has pleaded not guilty to concealing sexual abuse by his father, who confessed to police in 1999

The Guardian - AU · Dec 6, 2022

Pastor tried to organise meeting so Frank Houston could seek 'forgiveness' from alleged victim, court told

Hillsong founder Brian Houston's court hearing is told a Sydney pastor tried to organise a meeting with Frank Houston and his alleged victim in the late 1990s.

ABC News · Dec 6, 2022

Court hears Houston not told to stay quiet

A witness in the case against Hillsong founder Brian Houston says he never told him not to disclose his father Frank Houston's abuse of a young boy to police.

AAP · Dec 5, 2022

Hillsong founder accused of abuse cover-up

Many people knew about Frank Houston's sexual abuse of a child and failed to report it to police, Hillsong founder Brian Houston's lawyer has told a NSW court.

AAP · Dec 5, 2022

Hillsong founder Brian Houston posts video insisting he is not addicted to alcohol or prescription pills

Pastor quit church in March after being charged with concealing information about alleged child sexual offences committed by his father. He has pleaded not guilty

The Guardian - AU · Nov 3, 2022

Hillsong founder Brian Houston given date to defend charges he concealed father’s abuse

Brian Houston addressed his Facebook followers as a court set the date for him to defend charges he concealed his father's sexual assaults.

The New Daily · Nov 3, 2022

Hillsong Church founder steps down

Brian Houston has resigned after it was determined that he had breached the church’s code of conduct

Salon · Mar 25, 2022

Megachurch pastor steps down to fight charge of concealing father’s alleged child sexual abuse

The church, founded in 1983 and now spanning 30 countries, has attracted high-profile attendees such as musician Justin Bieber, professional basketball player Kevin Durant and actor Chris Pratt

The Independent UK · Jan 31, 2022

Hillsong Church founder steps down to prepare defence against Australian charges

Hillsong Church founder Brian Houston said on Sunday he is stepping down from all ministry responsibilities to prepare to "vigorously defend" against Australian police charges that he concealed sex abuse of a young man in the 1970s.

Reuters · Jan 30, 2022

Hillsong founder Brian Houston steps down ahead of court hearing over the concealment of alleged child sex offences

Hillsong founder Brian Houston steps down as leader of the church while he defends a criminal charge alleging he covered up his father's child sexual abuse.

ABC News · Jan 30, 2022