#HILLSONG CHURCH PASTOR BRIAN HOUSTON FULL#

We are grateful also to the many around the world, who have reached out to us, extending kindness and grace in this season. As Bobbie would say, 'the final chapters of our lives are not yet written'. I still have a sense of bright hope for the future and I know God is not finished with me yet. Bobbie and I are unified and we are believing together that this year will be a year of respite and restoration to our souls, as I continue to prepare to fight for my innocence in the legal proceedings ahead of me. And what now you may ask? We are living day by day right now. It may be some time before we see light at the end of this tunnel, but I know God has not finished with us yet.

#HILLSONG CHURCH PASTOR BRIAN HOUSTON FULL#

Please be assured, I accept full responsibility for my actions and I have no one to blame but myself for the position I find myself in. I openly admit that alcohol has been no friend and I am determined to relegate it to my past. Over many years of constant pressure, opposition, challenges, and attacks, accompanied by my personal turmoil over my father's evil, many people have asked - 'How do you continue to get up, cope, and keep going?' And now we know the answer. Thank you Father that 'Your mercy triumphs over judgment.' (James 2:13.) Thank you that when we 'confess our sins, you are faithful and just to forgive them.' (1 John 1:9) I am so grateful for Your amazing grace and forgiveness. Better days are coming as you continue to lean into His Kingdom on the earth.ДЄnd of course, first and foremost, to my Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. I believe the future is still bright for Hillsong Church, as you remain knit to Jesus, His Holy Spirit, His Word. This is not the way I imagined it to end. I am determined that my mistakes will not define me. Imperfect and flawed, but genuinely passionate about God, people, calling and life. As hollow as it may sound, I believe I am the person and pastor you believed me to be. I love my family and it pains me deeply to see you navigating these waters.ДЄnd of course, to every single wonderful person who has called Hillsong Church home, I have let you down so badly and sorry will never be enough to express my sorrow.

It crushes me to see your heart breaking as we navigate this season, letting go of so much that is precious to you.

Bobbie, in my eyes you are the most Christ-like, beautiful, loyal and faithful person alive today. To my wonderful, forgiving and gracious family who I love more than anything, I hate hurting you. To those impacted directly by my actions, I am sorry for the pain I have caused you. Let me start with the words I want and need most to say - I am so deeply sorry. In an email sent to church members, Pastor Brian writes:

Houston's resignation came after the church received complaints that the pastor had responded inapprpriately towards two women. Hillsong Church's Brian Houston has responded for the first time after his resignation as the Senior Global Pastor of the Australian-based church.

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