Jess and Reed were a byproduct of an unhealthy spiritual environment that reproduces the same type of leader over and over again, added Babbitt, who baby-sat for the Bogards during her years in NYC. The board came up with a plan that Mr. Bogard would not be permitted to serve in leadership in any capacity for twelve months, he would not be on platform for 12 months and he would undergo counseling, investigators said. I said, "It sucks bud. Mays,the son of the church's head of human resources John Mays, pleaded guilty to 'assault with an act of indecency' in 2019, according to the outlet. More than six years later, on or about October 2020, Hillsong Church Australia learned of additional allegations concerning Ms. [redacted] and Mr. Bogards affair. The Bogards resigned less than two months after former Hillsong NYC pastor Carl Lentz was fired last Novemberover leadership issues and moral failures, including being unfaithful to his wife. With the boys, I try to be as real as possible. I lift my hands in worship, even when I dont feel itand it fills my spirit. Bogard was ousted from the church along with his wife last year amid claims they had been misappropriating church donations to fund their lavish lifestyle. Hillsong ChurchAustralia found out about it in 2014. Weve had some crazy days, some great days seeing God do many, many miracles, and so were so grateful for that., Reed and Jess Bogard met at Hillsong International Leadership College in Australia and later returned to the U.S. to plant the three Hillsong churches with which they have been involved. A religious liberty newsletter that is a must-read for people of faith. We've received your submission. Brandon Walker, 28, who helped the Bogards plant Hillsong Dallas, told the New York Post that he witnessed a lot of toxic activity, including $1,100 per day Airbnb rentals. I dont have any comment on that. I met a beautiful lady named Mary. Hillsong Dallas pastors Reed and Jess Bogard. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. It has been an incredible ride thus far, said Reed Bogard ina prerecorded message prior to Sundays livestreamed sermon, which was delivered by Hillsong pastor Brian Houston. The culture of Hillsong is the problem, and the pastors, from continent to continent and coast to coast, are simply the byproduct of the culture., Megan Phalon, who also worked with the Bogards while a congregant at Hillsong NYC, told The Post the email initially left her in shock and feeling hopeful that Brian was actually acknowledging the wrong that the Bogards had done., Her brief hope, however, was overshadowed by a now-deleted tweet Brian Houston sent on Sunday in response to a Christian Post article detailing allegations that married Hillsong staff administrator Jason Mays assaulted then-Hillsong College student Anna Crenshaw in May 2016. Then COVID happenedand it feels like were going to be starting from scratch all over again. Hillsong Churchstated at the time that it launched an independent investigation "into the inner workings of Hillsong NYC/ East Coast" after hearing concerns from people affiliated with those churches. I walked into the Hillsong arena conference, a naive young girlI grabbed my senior pastor and said, I didnt know there were this many Christians in the world! I just decided I wanted to be part of this church for the rest of my life. Play it now! If you would like to donate to this ministry, please click the button above to give. The lead pastors of Hillsong Dallas church have resigned, adding to two months of transition and turmoil in the global megachurch. Hillsong started in Australia in 1983 but has since ballooned to become an international mega church with a cult-like celebrity following. The journey continues after 4 years of college, 4 of med school, 5 of PhD #neverstops #mdphd. Honestly, we didnt think about Dallas when planning to plant a church. An internal investigation commissioned by Hillsong Global into former Hillsong Dallas pastor Reed Bogard showed that his abrupt resignation in January 2021 was due to a rape accusation by a junior female staffer with whom he had an affair with for months. Leonardo DiCaprio, 48, and ex-girlfriend Camila Morrone, 25, still see each other 'ALL THE TIME' because they share custody of their beloved dog Sally, 'I think it's a crime': Brittney Griner slams push to ban trans women from competing against biological women in sport and says 'everyone deserves the right to play', Wimbledon champion Martina Navratilova slams trans swimmer Lia Thomas for saying some use feminism to 'push transphobic beliefs': 'Stop explaining feminism to feminists', 'I should not have to conform to femininity to attend': Non-binary student is BANNED from senior prom for wearing a suit, MAUREEN CALLAHAN: How hateful, smug and sanctimonious! How would you encourage someone else in how to pursue their calling or purpose? The Houstons said that Reed Bogard had been suspended from 'his pastoral duties' while the church reviewed complaints from members that he failed 'to uphold the standards of Hillsong leadership. Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. BOGARD, Jud Age 45, passed away peacefully in his North Hollywood, California home on January 24, 2022. When contacted about the report in February, Hillsong Church said Brian Houston, who resigned Wednesday after it was revealed that two women made seriouscomplaints of misconduct against him in the last 10 years, was not aware of the rape claims against Bogard when he was chosen to lead Hillsong Dallas in 2019. The Church isnt a building. Another former Hillsong pastor Michael Guglielmucci admitted to faking a cancer diagnosis in 2008 while receiving donations to help pay for his 'treatments,' Vanity Fair reported. Bieber responded on Instagram, saying that the story was fake news and adding, And btw, Hillsong is not my church. The comments below have not been moderated. She has always had a passion for the written word and has been writing professionally for the past five years. He spent most of his Ben Houston, Brian Houstons son, who was leading Hillsong LA and serving as Bogards boss when the former junior staffer first revealed her sexual relationship with him to Hillsong senior leaders, told investigators that he had spoken with his father and members of the churchs global board about the relationship. I think the bill was $600 to $700, Walker recalled. Filed Under: Church. We showed them our car and I remember watching as they drove offI looked back at my new carthe car that 5 minutes ago had represented Gods blessing over my lifeand I began to compare my car to theirs. [redacted] stated that as soon as she and Mr. Bogard sat down at a table at the bar, they each ordered a drink. All of the ugly things we dont want to talk about. Ms. [redacted] recalled the disoriented falling sensation of the seat back suddenly going back when shed not realized it was about to do so. Were really intentional with the kids about not feeling any pressure as being a pastors kid. Mr. Bogard then asked Ms. [redacted] to crawl into the back seat, an act which was facilitated because her seat back was now lying flat. Liked by Jasmine Bogard. ", After this encounter, Bogards accuser entered into a regular sexual relationship with him. To enjoy our website, you'll need to enable JavaScript in your web browser. 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Weve had some crazy days, some great days seeing God do many, many miracles, and so were so grateful for that.. 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It remains unclear if the allegation has ever been reported to the police. Globally, church leaders have faced a number of allegations over the years, from sexual assault to revelations that former celebrity pastor Carl Lentz cheated on his wife of 17 years while other former Hillsong members have compared it to a 'cult'. He has been criminally charged in Australia over the allegation that he turned a blind eye to his father's abhuse - which he vehemently denies. Thats a tactic a lot of these pastors use to keep their secrets, he charged. Former members of the church told the New York Post how staff would use pre-paid expense (PEX) cards with funds made from tithes. As we were establishing Hillsong Church in Dallas, the pandemic swept across the globe and quickly changed the shape of our growing church in the city, the Houstons explained. Reed and Jess Bogard met at Hillsong International Leadership College in Australia and later returned to the U.S. to plant the three Hillsong churches with which they have been involved. In January, it was revealed that the Bogards and other church staff allegedly usedworshipper donations to fund their lifestyles using the cash to pay for luxury apartments, designer clothes, cars and restaurants. Jennifer Smith, Chief Reporter For Dailymail.Com Bogard was also painted as a leader at Hillsong NYC who had a reputation for aggression, verbal abuse and unreasonable demands, which witnesses called UnChristian. Investigators said in their interview with him, Mr. A family walked to our house, knocked on our door, and asked if my sister or I would want to go to youth group or church with themso I went. Reed Bogard (@reedbogard) Instagram photos and videos reedbogard Follow 51 posts 4,857 followers 510 following Reed Bogard Living my best life w/ my beautiful wife Jess & 3 amazing boys! NOVEMBER 2020: Carl Lentz admits cheating on his wife of 17 years with Brooklyn designer he met during the pandemic, DECEMBER 2020: Former memberYolandi Bosch claims publicly the church is a cult that controls members, 2021: Creative director Darrell Barnett fired for sending shirtless selfie, JAN 2021: Reed Bogard and wife fired for misappropriating funds, AUGUST 2021: Head of church Brian Houston charged with covering up his father's alleged sex crimes against minors, MARCH 24, 2022: Houston steps down as it's claimed he was inappropriate to two women, MARCH 25: Woman's rape claim against Bogard becomes public.
