Hillsong church founder steps down

Hillsong Church Founder Brian Houston Steps Down from 'All Ministry Responsibilities' Until Trial

Hillsong Church founder Brian Houston is temporarily stepping down from leading the megachurch as he prepares for his trial in Australia.

The global senior pastor, 67, announced Sunday that he's resigning from "all ministry responsibilities" until the end of 2022, pending his legal battle over charges that he concealed child sex offenses committed by his late preacher father Frank Houston. Brian has repeatedly denied the allegations