Inside Hillsong, New York City’s Hippest Mega Church

GQ gets to know Carl Lentz, the man who brought Australian mega-church Hillsong to New York City. Watching Pastor Carl tromp around onstage before 4,000 hipsters in Chelsea boots-saving souls with the gusto of a televangelist but the effortless cool of the guy at the record store-it’s easy to see how one might be sucked in by Pastor Carl’s charisma.
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Inside Hillsong, New York City’s Hippest Mega Church
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[@catme.7]

Who's watching after the Carl lentz scandal broke out?

[@smurfs126]

Meeee

[@evansavage7955]

Yup. Waiting for the greenroom lap dance scene....lol. But in reality...I remember the first time I saw Lentz speak at a conference...the first thought in my mind was "Welp, he's not committed to his wife."

[@gigi-gc8gu]

we as Christians are not suppose to judge a man for his sins after he’s apologized...

[@reynaldogarcia643]

@@gigi-gc8gu 100%

[@luciaharbour5488]

Continue prayers

[@remus2475]

alarm bells ring when any pastor of a church is a multi millionaire.

[@aydenlui]

I agree he is not the best representation of the true Christian faith, but disregarding and judging someone because of their social class or economic class in unbiblical, and just as bad as saying “alarm bells ring when any pastor of a church is a poor peasant” stop putting so much emphasis on worldly things, and what other people have. Pay attention and put emphasis on what they say and how they preach. Putting people down because they are rich or poor is disgusting to me.

[@remus2475]

@@aydenlui mmmm....Luke 12:15, generally these pastors preach a message of greed to justify their existence and to fleece the flock.

[@noahcolvis]

@@aydenlui he’s a very poor representation of what God really is he should not be allowed to speak on stage again

[@aydenlui]

@@noahcolvis agreed.

[@tomascc9367]

@@aydenlui if he would be at least a Christian man, he would give away his riches to the poor, as simple (average) Christian man do. He is just business man who use celebrity status.

[@gzSING]

This is a perfect example of how the church has not transformed the world but the world has transformed the church and the church has conformed to worldliness. Never compromise on the Gospel of Jesus - there is a cost to carry the cross and discipleship in Jesus requires sacrifice. Carl Lentz lifestyle and expenses speak nothing of Jesus's way of life and that of his apostles. Go google the extravagance of Carl Lentz.

[@erickfana4466]

Like music and band i love Hillsong.. Love 🙌.. But like church 😓😖😖 its more a theater or fun club than a holy church

[@cjaniciete6988]

incmedia.org check this out and find out the truth!

[@hamzasat]

& that's why we Muslims are proud because we practice the relegion the same way the messenger of God Muhammad pbuh did and as the prophets did before him like Abraham & Jesus & Moses..... we are The pure form of how God almighty deserve to be praised and worshipped 🤲

[@jesseordonez3361]

Turns out it wasn't about Jesus. It was all about being famous.

[@robinl6659]

Absolutely

[@worlddomination4840]

Wait what happened? Someone please inform me

[@jesseordonez3361]

@@worlddomination4840 just google Carl Lentz scandal.

[@myrnariolada2066]

@@worlddomination4840 this man committed adultery in broad daylight in front of his wife!!!

[@jayg5391]

Yep!

[@nataliakomarova8047]

Jesus is not cool. HE IS HOLY, HOLY, HOLY.

[@pearlg3468]

Amen.

[@vinodrai7800]

He is coolest holy guy in the whole wide world. He is the one who created cool things.

[@blackviper3233]

I’m almost yelled a hallelujah in my room but amen dude 🙏

[@SexyMustacheUnicorn]

Jesus is cool lol

[@ping7364]

Natalia Komarova well said , well said .

[@iamdavid3498]

If the gospel ever gets watered down, you've compromised. There is a way to get anyone and everyone to come to the truth without tainting the truth... I like hillsong but a sense of me feels like they are compromising somewhere. All I know is that I'm gonna share the gospel in my life and will not compromise

[@thecannon3448]

The Way is narrow few find it. Jesus came to bring a sword- to divide. Few are willing to truly give up their life for his sake.

[@zeejonesy]

I personally don't think that helping people feel comfortable to step foot in a church is watering down the gospel. He was preaching the gospel in this video, saying that "Jesus is the only way, and that you don't need anything else in life except Him". That's uncomfortable for a lot of people to hear. Their style brings people in, but it's their dependency on Jesus that is the ongoing sustenance.

[@ziyalane]

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[@jewelp081]

God is powerful enough! we dont need to compromise..so sad

[@portraitsbydouglas9861]

you really think they gonna post this ?

[@Eddief401]

The Bible states that EVERYONE will have an opportunity to have a relationship with our Lord and this is yours. If you're reading this today DON'T delay. Tomorrow is NEVER promised... SEEK HIM TODAY! It will be the best decision you will EVER make! He changed my life and He will change yours! God bless.

[@karminmarie5040]

Hackin Nuts yes relationship

[@karminmarie5040]

Hackin Nuts Read the book of John . Communicating with someone in a daily basis and trusting and loving someone is a relationship and with God its a spiritual relationship.

[@waynedixon9739]

Hackin Nuts Have You Not Read Hebrews 8:11? The Word "know" in Greek indicates Intimacy as well as the Context. Secondly God had Angels Already to serve Him but He created Man in His Image...this is often misunderstood but image in context refers to man having dominion and also The New Covenant Believers are made Sons of God by Adoption ( Ephesians 1:5) indicating God was Interested in Family...that's why you can see the reflection in Humanity....Father and Son.( picture of God the Father and Children of God)Marriage ( picture of Christ and the Church).....yes we serve but we are Sons First....Romans 8:14 indicates Father as Abba( that's Daddy) so you need to read the Scriptures and seek understanding not religious assumptions

[@waynedixon9739]

Hackin Nuts Your answer is below read it

[@waynedixon9739]

Hackin Nuts Your answer is below read it

[@cbrown3682]

Nothing said about salvation through Christ or obedience to God. Maybe that was edited out, maybe it's never said.

[@wildflowerdeepjoy8589]

C Brown Was never said

[@cristianalva4332]

Was said. Just cut out.

[@eb-pi1pv]

Christian Alva it should've never been cut out. Salvation is the gift God gave us thru Christ for us to be reconciled to Him.

[@rebecca8958]

Wouldn't surprise me at all if it was never said. Just doesn't fit in with the "cool" Christianity Hillsong and also GQ are going for. Sad. Without holiness and sanctification there is no salvation

[@VansPeru25]

@@rebecca8958 in church carl and others have acknowledged this fact. Let's keep praying for our brother's and sister's. God still wants us , all of us. Let's not give up on them. It is easier to point at others than to point at ourselves

[@sonsofpaletdom101]

When you take the lights, cameras, music and stage away what will the people do. This is my fear for hillsong, do people go for jesus or do they go because of the community and event? Its not just hillsong, mega churches around the world are focusing way too much on the music and looking cool and small churches are now following suit. If you put the word out that there is a meeting of prayer and worship but with no names on the poster, how many would turn up compared to if you put Hillsong United, Bethel, Passion etc... on the list of "acts"? The bible warns of such churches, these churches need mega prayer, their potential is huge, if they relied on the father rather than how the world perceives them they will produce good fruit.

[@joshuachao6480]

"The bible warns of such churches" Please show me where it directly warns of churches like Hillsong."these churches need mega prayer" Of course, mega churches need mega prayer. Even a completely healthy church (which is impossible with fallen sinful mortals) needs lots of prayer.

[@babyjoker0000]

You should watch the video again my brother. Really LOOK at the video. Stop intellectualizing it, and just look at it. I understand you looking to the word for direction, but I'm not sure this is a conversation that needs to be had. however, I wont overlook your sentiments. It definitely makes me a bit skeptical at times, so I'll definitely pray about it because I go to this church. but in reference to that, It's hard to look at what Pastor Carl Lents is wearing, when youre looking at what he's saying. For people my age, 18-25, his content is very relevant. He speaks on how to exist in this world, and how to live for God while also being a light in this world. College for me was and is challenging, and Its great to have someone who understands that and can make it personal by preaching on it. You have to think about how many people he is going to be able to touch just by having a video feature in GQ. That in itself is a blessing. :3

[@babyjoker0000]

*listening to what he's saying

[@reformedcatholic457]

dom roberts Amen dom. So true but yet so very little people see it. They are swept in by it. Those churches are not building up Christians but really a place where people go to have fun.

[@2000naidster]

When you feel the music you fall in love with God and Jesus...the music is just the start...yes I would go for Jesus but the music is what lead me there to begin with

[@platinumrubies85]

"the darker the room the brighter the flashlight." I like that. Thank you.

[@stephaniewalker8007]

This is literally the only nice comment I've found so far

[@kennysfdg471]

@@stephaniewalker8007 Same

[@sese6227]

He also said the worse the city gets, the better it is for them 🙄 This guy's an absolute fraud, & I'm happy this video exists lmao

[@cjaniciete6988]

incmedia.org check this out and find out the truth!

[@kennysfdg471]

@@cjaniciete6988 Can I ask where it takes me? I don't want sketchy or sinful things on my search history, sorry.

[@michaelcarroll9659]

Did this dude just call priests “weird guys” for giving you communion?

[@andrewmaksymowicz8338]

Look him up today 👍

[@ocalaballa]

Megachurches are beyond cringe

[@cjaniciete6988]

incmedia.org check this out and find out the truth!

[@litianaqalovaki2937]

I hope someone would go in there and teach them the true word of god...

[@ZachMcCordProg]

AMEN! We need someone like Todd Aaron there.

[@sofiabogado4876]

Why don’t you go there yourself, and see if they know the true word of God or not? 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@Convexhull210]

@@sofiabogado4876why do you sound so upset?

[@sofiabogado4876]

Matt Brown i am not upset lol sorry if it looked like that, i was just suggesting him to go there himself and see it irl and not to hold onto others opinions about hillsong, some people feel comfortable and really hears God’s voice in there, some don’t and it’s okay, i like to believe God works in different ways on different people and different places

[@Convexhull210]

@@sofiabogado4876but what about what God's word says?

[@MrNoodlesyet]

Not going to lie, very odd for GQ to produce this video, but so powerful

[@rshenster]

+Noodlesyet hillsong has a surprisingly big influence in pop culture, so maybe that's why. like justin bieber, anna sophia robb, among a few celebrities who are a part of it

[@terryvideo]

Yea. Praise the lord

[@caseywalker1714]

+rshenster way more then a few. Very Hipster though

[@NathanKwadade]

Noodlesyet it's very odd that you would say that! The true light of God shines through to everyone on earth; even the outcast and untouchables

[@donavoncash7739]

rshenster hillsong influence in pop culture? I'm a fan of hillsong but it's more that pop culture has influenced hillsong.

[@wizzardofpaws2420]

This should scare you. Worship is become spectacle the entertainment that people go to because they want to be entertained not saved

[@mortenandersson7134]

Something has to be done not to lose more people to disbelief in God www.cam.ac.uk/news/why-do-some-religions-flourish-while-others-decline

[@cjaniciete6988]

incmedia.org check this out and find out the truth!

[@a.humphries8678]

It's a "production"

[@LongRon6969]

This is awesome that GQ would make this...I hope more come like this

[@ImDougDimmadome]

Yeliab Only if they just document it in a way that just presents the ideas and not tries to push it onto its audience

[@JayyVee41]

If GQ is coming to your church, pray for your church. It probably isn’t a church

[@cjaniciete6988]

incmedia.org check this out and find out the truth!

[@RapidObsessor]

How are you feeling about this comment 6 years later?

[@adventuresmore813]

I'm praying 🙏 for this pastor. No one is perfect! Let's never kick a man when his down.

[@XVSting]

3:06 HAH. That line did not age well.

[@richardsmith748]

Hillsong - an illusion in a glass house.

[@anandalux4774]

also, 5:27 ...yikes

[@sese6227]

Did you see the end? 😳

[@drblossomjose]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@EH-bm4do]

For the time will come when they will not listen to the sound doctrine, but, having itching ears, will heap up for themselves teachers after their own lusts;

[@marcdrake7511]

I AM WHO I AM watch the video

[@1luv1heartful]

Anne Malietoa Erb So true. Eeeek a church of concerts filled with baphomets!

[@cjaniciete6988]

incmedia.org check this out and find out the truth!

[@rohipsalm2370]

you can't win the world by being like the world!

[@bonmarchee]

Tenley terrell ummm...so why did Jesus hang out with prostitutes and tax collectors? we can't judge a church for loving people, can we? :) unless we can point to how this man and his church are contradicting the Bible, I'd say we need to give them credit, cos a lot of other churches were giving Jesus a bad rep. At least, people feel loved. Love reels people into a church, and then the word convicts them. Not condemns...but convicts :)

[@waynedixon9739]

miss k Love without Truth is not love...that's called flattery

[@johncarlolipa4328]

miss k Yes, Jesus hang out with Mary Magdalene and Levi (Matthew) but nowhere in the Bible says that Jesus become like them. In fact, it is them that became more like Jesus. As long as we are in the world, we are bound to each other, to humanity. But it is a decision to be like the world.

[@EpicLionMusic]

If you don't like Hillsong then you are being the world.

[@AWDTH1111]

You can't win the world by not caring for the world!

[@kingdombanner2312]

id rather find God in the wilderness the place where theres no food and water then in the comfort zone of men

[@Solo_Videos]

Kingdom Banner so true!

[@aaronthant3507]

Hey Brother, I just wanted to say something regarding to your comment. If you are truly looking for jesus go on Google and type in the Church of (location) for example if you live in Sydney Australia type in Church of God Sydney there are alot of local churches around the trust me on this Brother

[@aaronthant3507]

The Church the should not have any other name than God because 1 Corinthians Paul knows the situation of the Corinth but he started of buy saying the church of God in Corinth (the church is of God and the nature of the church is God) you will truly find light in the local church in where you live brother!

[@donkbracken]

You'd probably prefer being nailed to a cross too...Jesus already sacrificed for us...God wants to bless us in ALL ways...accept his FREE gift and focus on HIM not other believers.

[@TheJohnneedham]

😂😂😂 that’s really intense bro and it sounds like you have a great heart, but going to a church with coffee and comfy chairs might be a little bit more doable on a weekly basis if you’re trying to be consistent

[@scotty525]

5:40 “I don’t have the right to have a bad day spiritually” Truth is, we all have the right to have bad days. This is the mindset that leads to keeping secrets and struggling in silence. Very common amongst pastors, who need help coping with attention and spiritual power. Every pastor deals with this, I can only imagine it’s much worse when you’re being interviewed by GQ.

[@cjaniciete6988]

incmedia.org Hi please check this out

[@colinsoder]

Wow..."If we take care of our marriage...the church will take care of itself...Embodying what we believe means having real marriage stuff... it's definitely hard" and his wife just sitting there staring off into the distance saying, "yeah..."

[@Solo_Videos]

The thing I worry about with this, and with any mega church, is that the church is Christianity, not Christ. These people go for the environment, and not to be closer to God. I may be wrong, but it seems like these people are not going out into the world and living a truly Christian life. I'm sure some are, but these sorts of churches make it easy to love the music or the cool laid back atmosphere without loving our creator. I also worry that these churches become the people's identity, not Christ being their identity. Again I've never been anywhere like this, so I may be wrong, but that's what it looks like.

[@vicd1359]

Solomon Umlah no you're not wrong, I go to a small church where it's all about identity in Christ, but We're apart of this larger group of churches where there is a huge church in Indiana which is the main church, but I've noticed every summer when my friends would go for a month to this really big church that they fell in love with the church, they didn't talk to me about god as much as they talked about the atmosphere

[@Solo_Videos]

It almost seems like idolatry

[@vicd1359]

Solomon Umlah that's why I told myself no matter where I go in the future I will never join one of these mega churches

[@Solo_Videos]

Same here. At the moment I am not part of a church but I'm hoping one day I will be. If I was the sort of Christian who relied only on a church then my faith would be dead, but the centre of my religion (and my life) is our Father who exists even when there is no church.

[@vicd1359]

Solomon Umlah yes that is very important, my church at the moment had been falling apart and we have noticed that only those who truly went to church to worship God stayed while many others who went for other things left after becoming angry over trivial things. I go to worship god and I also go because I'm in America and I have the privilege of going to one freely. In places like china many have needed to create secret churches even underground. But yes if you rely solely on the church for your "relationship" In God then you are definitely dead spiritually

[@John-ih7gp]

pray for this church

[@justblaze73]

nah they're lame

[@JayyVee41]

Yeah this “church”

[@coolfool2100]

Indeed!

[@cjaniciete6988]

incmedia.org check this out and find out the truth!

[@timmyc9915]

@@JayyVee41 idk, looks more like a business

[@jerkojovic]

''There is no weird guy saying you cant take communion'' Well unfortunately for you, you are just wrong 1 Corinthians 11:27 So then, whoever eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of sinning against the body and blood of the Lord.

[@blessingfinesse]

When people feel welcomed, loved, accepted, and forgiven. It doesn’t mean that your church is false, it means that people are responding positively to the Gospel. There is nothing wrong with hillsong or mega churches in general.

[@Selvinop94]

Blessing Finesse no it means they’re pandering

[@darthcole4668]

@@Selvinop94 I'm guessing your church is the only one with "Real Christians" too isn't it?

[@PresenceMusic]

@Blessing Finesse Thank. 👏You.👏

[@blessingfinesse]

Darth Cole of course not lol. God bless u hunny 😘

[@Rayman1971]

Only Jesus can forgive our sins. We are messed up creations, and we need His blood that was shed to clean us. If this isn't being taught, it is false doctrine

[@jacobmartinez1233]

I have my doubts about this specific pastor...this is a "feel better about yourself church" that probably tells them what they WANT to hear instead of what they NEED to hear.

[@sexyrack1999]

Jacob Martinez no it's not don't be ignorant Jacob listen to his sermons he is a god seeking Holy Spirit-filled man he tells the people that God loves you but he loves you too much for you to stay the same

[@jacobmartinez1233]

Chris Jones I mean I've seen few but maybe they just werent for me, like God wasnt speaking to me through his sermons.

[@Solo_Videos]

Jacob Martinez well they do discuss the Biblical view of sexuality which is a good sign. I can't say for certain though.

[@esvinperez556]

Jacob Martinez This church has conformed to the world... Hillsong is twisted!

[@lorenzowiteout2653]

Jacob Martinez did you even watch the video. .too quick to judge not good for you

[@torqstranger1]

I dont know who will read this but...i have to share it ... My name is Byron ,i live in Cape Town and ive seen so many huge "Churches" like those of Benni hinn and Joyce and TD jakes ..and many more..I looked at Hillsongs as just another huge church ...yes...i love their music ...a lot actually ...sooooo I needed to find out about this church...and i typed in The Truth About Hillsongs .. this was the first and only video i clicked on ...as i was watching,i was expecting anger ,was this a money making church ,but what i did find without knowing...Love ...the more i watched ,the More LOVE filled my office ...Jesus was showing me that He is with Hillsongs and i wont find sadness or hate among them...and then my tears started rolling down my face WOW ...was all that came out of my mouth ...That alone explained it all...Its Not About the Church at all...Its About no other...But Jesus the Christ ... Jesus Jesus Jesus Amen

[@juliemoreno5151]

I had the EXACT SAME experience. His Spirit just filled my office and it was so powerful and overwhelming.

[@carlosandmuriel]

Pastor Carl just preached at my church in Charlotte NC...I'm a New Yorker born and raised and all I can say is that is what God will do...use out of the box and obedient servants to get it done.

[@waynedixon9739]

carlosandmuriel You better open your eyes and watch the videos where he denies Jesus as the only way....carl is a fraud

[@hoppslaminglos]

what video?

[@RandomPerson-mw5mb]

I'm guessing you go to Elevation Church.

[@HealingMusiciansLaunchcast]

😐

[@mirandataylor6385]

Obedience lol

[@LYRIXSOUL]

The Lord never changes ... His laws never change and we shouldn't either . We need to be like Christ and not follow false prophets .. the best time with the Lord is early am when he calls you.. when you are most tired and he knows this .. that's how you get to know Jesus .. its wonderful that many people are seeking the Lord but this church is not where you will find him .. Our God is peaceful and he is in the most holiest place .. churches should be as holy

[@maranwe22]

👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@marleneholloway7775]

Holiness,is separated to Christ and this is what is happening, Holiness does not mean that we can't experience Joy,We can dance like David did, and worship God with all we have.

[@marleneholloway7775]

Jesus can be found any where,.For He is everywhere.

[@saltoftheearth8324]

🙏🏾🙏🏾 we'll hear the verdict on the last day

[@bradhansen8506]

Sarah Wakenge best comment in this section by far. We don't have the right to judge anyone, only Jesus has that authority. We will all face Judgement day, so let's all focus on having faith in Jesus.

[@Mr_burke90]

Sarah that's the best answer you can give sis, let us strive to not judge !!

[@JeunessePuissante]

Actually, you're wrong. The Bible commands us in several instances to judge but judge with righteous judgement. Check John 7:24 ; 1 Corinthians 2:15-16 ; 1 Corinthians 5:3, 12 ; 1 Corinthians 6:5 ; 1 Corinthians 14:29 ; 2 Corinthians 11:1-4 ; Ephesians 5:11 ; 2 Peter 2 ; 1 John 4:1 ; Revelation 2:2 and 1 John 2:18-20, for example.

[@jacklamkang]

One of the best comment. God knows!

[@sidneysaunders468]

Jeunesse Puissante but whose judgement rules over all?

[@moves1112]

A real pastor wouldn’t let her daughter to be listening to those songs. Teach the truth and not what fits best. 4:31

[@isaacpeiris4775]

Amazing that GQ would do this. Blessings.

[@justaregularuser79]

I didn't see it coming.

[@2kaykim]

26 Woe unto you, when all men shall speak well of you! for so did their fathers to the false prophets.

[@karminmarie5040]

Kay Kim he's not a false prophet stop hating

[@hillarynnoruka3469]

Hello Kay Kim I don't think he's a false prophet. Moreover, there are so many people who speak ill of him. Just see the number of videos on KZbin alluding to his being an agent of the devil. It was the same in Jesus' time. So many religious people (read Pharisees) spoke bad of Him, yet so many people always followed Him about. Jesus' drawing crowds didn't make Him a false messiah, did it? The people Carl Lentz is reaching need to be reached for Christ. Amen.

[@dee144k]

Hillary Nnoruka THIS is GARBAGE and he is a false prophet

[@noahdistasio8685]

not only does that man seem like a great leader but his fits are fire as well 👀

[@caseywalker1714]

Right...

[@josephsoto1715]

Noah Distasio I frick with the vision

[@srgxvr]

i know right the devil must be proud

[@stickerlady1774]

‘Follow the money.’ That’s the world. That’s not Christ’s message.

[@cjaniciete6988]

incmedia.org check this out and find out the truth!

[@GetUnwoke]

"we don't have a lot of room to not practice what we preach" 🤣🤣 well that aged like milk.

[@godskidable]

It better be about repenting and turning to Jesus!! God is Holy and no immoral person will enter His kingdom!

[@TimNewman1]

godskidable if no immoral person will enter his kingdom then why did jesus die?

[@TimNewman1]

I believe Jesus forgave us when he died, if i forget to repent for something I dont believe it affects my salvation

[@TimNewman1]

Hope you have a good day too!

[@TimNewman1]

So you believe wether you get to heaven or not is based on your repentance? I believe repentance is important for out own good - in everyday life but i dont believe if I dont say sorry it affects my salvation - that was purchased by jesus when he died

[@KatieKangaroo26]

Tim Newman God died for our sins so that we could be forgiven we must ask him for forgiveness

[@jonathanvelasco7332]

If you love the world and the things of the world, the Love of God is not in you. This is the perfect portray of worldly Christianity. (Which is not christianity at all). God bless and help them souls.

[@desiretheKingdom]

Really glad GQ shared this! God Bless you guys!

[@cjaniciete6988]

incmedia.org Hi please check this out

[@taygenlockyer3847]

Funnily enough most of the people judging Hillsong church have never attended a service before or are other Christians

[@vitaliyburlaka691]

Taygen Lockyer what other people is there on earth other than those who never attended and other Christians lol

[@Gulegardiners]

I was sent to Jesus camp. I've been to a religion based hospital where one of the building was named after Hillsong. and I can confirm there is a strong cult component to these services. No one gets hurt or anything but the emotional manipulation is disturbing and unsettling, along with the group mentality

[@ritagaskins4887]

Taygen Lockyer 6

[@ritagaskins4887]

Vitaliy Burlakan

[@cjaniciete6988]

incmedia.org Hi please check this out

[@sonnygaona24]

You said “not compromise in it” then why are you compromising holiness?

[@addyybrown4661]

Exactly

[@cjaniciete6988]

incmedia.org check this out and find out the truth!

[@dRBAR]

5:41 - "I don't have the right to have a bad day spiritually" (Pastor Carl). YES!!! there ARE no bad days because our God reigns!

[@zulkiflimohd2868]

This is sad ... Feeling the “presence “ of god thru new media ... Guess The “Holy Spirit “ cannot speak to individuals anymore eh And thus The “church “ goes thru another reformation .... Is it any wonder why Christians are so confused when they see other form Christianity who say they are heretics ?? Haiz each one is led by the devil but claim it is “Holy Spirit “

[@cjaniciete6988]

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[@kathyalex778]

3:07 is so ironic because Carl Lentz was found out to be unfaithful to his wife. I feel bad for all these people who wanted to join a church and feel the presence of God, but were met with a hypocritical teacher instead.

[@chrisAnAussie]

Looks and sounds like a pagan Rock Concert !

[@addyybrown4661]

That's what it is -

[@jamiescottjames2662]

I've been to Hillsong church in Perth and they're all lovely people there. There's no watering down of the gospel. There's no trying to become like the world. They aren't trying to be like a nightclub as some have suggested. They are a church like any other foremost. They just praise Jesus louder and more passionately than anybody else. If you're going to condemn them for this then I feel sorry for you. God has blessed them and they're winning souls for him. There is a great revival at hand and I for one am joyful with the amount of our youth giving their lives to Jesus. I pray that Hillsong critics open their eyes and see how truly wonderful God's will is being made manifest through Hillsong ministry. Shame on those who are judgemental and resentful. For those traits are not of a true Christian. I will pray for you all. God bless you.

[@cjaniciete6988]

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[@kerrid5717]

“If you wanna look like you rolled out of the club so be it, we’re just happy to have you” That’s how Jesus would want it and hot all churches should be

[@cristianalva4332]

I meaaaaan, there was a man who was clean and holy looking. praying about his fast and how he is holy and not like a sinner and there was a dirty man who pounded his chest - one of them Jesus commended. Ps. It wasn’t the holy looking one.

[@jasz28]

so proud to be part of this! home church!

[@BLacknesmonstaz]

GQ just went up a notch. well done

[@angbatangmakatalyrica7154]

4:08 "i got lucky" what a wordly word pastor. You are not Biblical pastor. You are a friend of the world.

[@ThewildvoiceOrg1]

Outside the _One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church_ there is no salvation. The Road is narrow and suffering is something we must not escape, for Our Lord Said, _“If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever would save his life[a] will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it. For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul? Or what shall a man give in return for his soul?"_ *~ Matthew **16:24**-26* *This man might speak some truth, but much of his message is clearly not in line with the **_true_** Gospels of Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.*

[@BradThePitts]

ONE of the reasons people attend Hillsong is in the hopes of finding a person of faith to date. This is increasingly difficult nowadays, especially in cities.

[@zahara6355]

People who attend Hillsong just want to belong to an in-crowd.

[@rachelsudarshan4681]

So true

[@charstar13]

when I first started going there I didn't even realize how big and mainstream it is... but I cry in every service and am touched and inspired to make a difference every time I leave a service. Please lead with love and an open heart.

[@zaema21]

I tell you, this people are still living immoral and unholy life.

[@Tomzupp]

"We can't achieve perfection, but we can try" the essence of false teaching

[@TydenRickard]

This church is incredible! It totally takes away the "i don't fit in" feeling that so manny churches have. I love that

[@fewblack1572]

Tiffany Benson comment is gold

[@darrellandsondraholden9457]

Don't be deceived. It's not about 'fitting in'; it's about finding who you are in Christ - not in this world.

[@laurastreet7600]

Darrell and Sondra Holden amen! We went to a church very close to where we live. Naturally I was excited. But after a while, when the pastor said, "we re not part of the Amen crowd," it was time to move on.

[@kellikocha7733]

No one should feel bad when they go to a church.

[@jph4851]

Jesus said, "Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves. You will know them by their fruits" (Matt. 7:15-16b).

[@christopherluvspeter666]

Carl Lentz is making a mockery of thw Catholic Church, he is full of rebellion, when first of all the Catholic church was founded by christ himself, in jesus's time there were no protestant, mega churches, pentecostal whatever, thats why people rebell and denouce and reject the Catholic faith, they call these churches feel good churches

[@christopherluvspeter666]

He denouces Mother Mary, our heavenly mother, which is our supreme interceder, they reject the body and blood of christ which thwy claim is just a symbol which christ never said it was a symbol, they accuse the catholics worshipping mary,etc

[@jph4851]

+Chris Fleeter Catholic church founded by Christ? Seriously? Show me in the bible that Jesus follows the Catholic doctrine? Catholic Church and other economical churches are all false church that will be soon thrown into the lake of fire together with the harlot pope and other false teachers.

[@christopherluvspeter666]

+Jenny Philipps If you dont believe me thats on you, but if you think about the Catholic church has been around far longer than all these other mega protestant churches

[@christopherluvspeter666]

Its been around for thousands of years

[@peachsql192]

"You can't have half of this, you need to have all of this." I think this pretty sums up what Christianity is. Being 'cool' is not equivalent to being holy.

[@cjaniciete6988]

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[@grannygoes7882]

"Be still and know that I'm God." Everywhere they showed this dude's house there was a TV on.

[@cjaniciete6988]

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[@tonymattei5866]

This aged so horribly 5:24. Let's pray for him and his family!

[@primalpower46]

"I don't want to lead the people anywhere I'm not going" THAT will preach

[@cjaniciete6988]

incmedia.org Hi please check this out

[@I3iGZ3U5]

I'm Catholic, but I love the video and the message. It's through places like this and a more open and loving church that changes peoples minds on religion.

[@thedillyspost]

This is the most christ like church ive seen in a long while. Everyone is allowed to have a relationship with christ. It's not up to you or me to decide who is worthy to be in his presence or not. That is one thing christians do that makes them the opposite of what christ stood for. Even the majority of so called "Christians" in the comments who are already judging these people for how they look and the conceptions they have about them, that is not a christ-like behaviour. So busy judging others that they forget its not up to them to decide who is worthy in the Lords eye. Its God who decides that. Nowhere in the bible did christ judge someone for who they are. He allowed them to decide whether to change or not. He never preached at them and made them feel bad like the way so called christians nowadays do. I like this church. A church that doesn't make people feel weird for who they are or make then feel less. And it's sad that so called "christians" have an issue with that. What is more christ-like than a church that welcomes people as they are? A church that promises not to judge you? A church that doesn't ask you to pretend by dressing different than you usually would and covering up your piercings and tattoos before coming into their house? A pastor that doesn't pretend to be holy or perfect. What is more christ-like than that?

[@2kaykim]

"Woe unto you, when all men shall speak well of you! for so did their fathers to the false prophets." why worldly magazine source like GQ would do a piece on a pastor?

[@michaelbalos3607]

God works all things for good for those who are called according to his purposes. God can use a secular company like GQ to spread the good news to a whole new community that would never think of ever learning anything about church.

[@DnAvideos]

Kay Kim Look at what he does. How he Preaches and what he says. Don’t judge him for the size of his church. Literally it’s so ignorant

[@JeunessePuissante]

Because this is not a real church.

[@matthewmarshall4482]

lol the fact that you think he is a sound preacher shows how ignorant you are

[@YummyYumTempura]

Jordan Mance i pray that Lord God reveals to you the true and full Gospel and blesses you with the Holy Spirit for your eyes to see and ears to hear and that you may be redeemed.

[@Beinmo]

So surprised to see GQ creating a video like this, but so inspiring. Thanks for sharing!

[@Bplus01]

I'm sure there are tons of things wrong with hillsong...just..like...every church. If you find a perfect church, leave immediately, because you'll ruin it.

[@Convexhull210]

Little things dont matter but what does matter is preaching the gospel. Releantance and salvation through Jesus Christ.

[@usviolin24]

Thanks GQ for showing this!! Mad props!

[@nasia21love]

Great job Putting this out GQ.

[@DonP-gf5hn]

If you want to see a person’s true character, give them money and power

[@drjokerespect7068]

S , money and power changes everyone

[@DonP-gf5hn]

@@drjokerespect7068 some for the better and worst……strong character stays the same regardless

[@shawnredmond8402]

Next time you make fun of boomers, just remember millenials zoomers are getting grifted by a supreme wearing pastor lmao.

[@sethmatich6010]

Great choice of song, well done GQ editors 👏🏿

[@MonieMuse]

Cool GQ went to church ❤️

[@cjaniciete6988]

incmedia.org Hi please check this out

[@roichristianjuliano2718]

it starts with a song that made you realize and made you embrace your life and as it continues, it grows and it became not just a song that made you like hillsong or God or the church, it became the passion to serve, praise, walk, listen and be with GOD.

[@CrazyPerfection]

When GQ and the world loves your preaching you have a problem.

[@pattiencube5285]

Elaborate on that please

[@BethTV_]

Pattie Ncube In the world where Satan rules, he wouldn't use his corporations like GQ to spread God's word. So if the world and all these other labels "support " you, then that means something is up.

[@IAMBENNYBLANCO.]

Lizbeth Torres WELL SAID!

[@elizabethhenry9337]

The Scribes and Pharisees considered Jesus was a problem for the same kind of reasoning - he hung out with tax collectors....he stopped to talk to those who were considered scum eg The Samaritan woman; crowds thronged Jesus, and they were not necessarily members of the religious establishment, in fact the religious establishment of the day did not feel Jesus at all, but those who were outcast were touched and changed by him. When the world is affected by your preaching, maybe because it is reaching them where they need to be reached. Maybe Jesus is doing what he always has done through those of us who dare to allow Him to be as unconventional as He always has been, and the world reacts, because He is compelling like that.

[@pattiencube5285]

+Elizabeth Henry amen 🙌🏼

[@Furby2118]

This aged bad. Praying for Carl 🙏🏼

[@tonyrodriguez8699]

They’re bringing the gospel and that’s what matters

[@davidkiker3786]

tony rodriguez I agree.

[@emmanuelibus]

Praying for Hillsong NYC.

[@deanconway8776]

How easily people are deceived...wake up

[@samantharcregan23]

I am not saved but this is not a church it's a concert

[@chujay1748]

What he said in this video is so contradictory to how he actually lived his life... sigh.

[@cjaniciete6988]

incmedia.org Hi please check this out

[@blackviper3233]

A Modern Church: How do we get people to come to our church? Hillsong: oh just only preach sweet sermons and deny biblical morality because that’s what people want aaaannd DONT FORGET TO ADD A DROP OF WORLDLY CULTURE TO MAKE IT “cool”

[@karim-a7469]

DirtyKOko You didn’t listen closely to the message pastor was preaching.

[@yourdailyfix5445]

I wanna visit this church so bad!!

[@joshuachao6480]

+YourdailyFix They also have "sister locations" in LA, Seattle, London, Cape Town, Stockholm, Kiev, Amsterdam, 2 locations in Germany, Copenhagen, Buenos Aires, Barcelona, Moscow, Sao Paolo, and various places in Australia.

[@caseywalker1714]

+Joshua Chao Not the same padtors though

[@nYamut10]

YourdailyFix visit church because you are INTERESTED of knowing Jesus and to have a deeper faith in Him not because it just looks "COOL"

[@yourdailyfix5445]

JBV I never said I wanted to visit because it's "cool" lol those are your words not mine. But my relationship with God is none of your business. Thanks tho :)

[@thisisjohnnym]

Hey! I attend Hillsong Buenos Aires, Argentina. Carl visited us a couple time. I can tell you if our campus is so great, the NY one's gonna blow your mind! We're waiting for you to us visit anytime

[@karim-a7469]

Thanks for posting this, GQ!

[@crisgarcia286]

very good video!

[@samweeks2128]

Lol. I used to attend Hillsong London before lockdown. I am not going back. At some point in your walk with Christ you need to grow up and when you do, you desire so much more than this. No substance here. This is extremely popular though.

[@bentonvillefamily]

These people break the very first commandment. Many don’t realize this. My prayer is that they open the Word of God and read, instead of putting their hope in the man on the stage.

[@cjaniciete6988]

incmedia.org Hi please check this out

[@peteha_dhlomo]

God is still gonna move through hillsong !! Prayers for them in this hard season and time .praying for restoration and healing

[@mickeyneway5142]

Great video 👍👍

[@myaolpassword]

Lentz: "This isn't a rich church" That's literally, like literally, what this church is...

[@wilvels]

sorry to rain n yr parade, minute 104 regarding communion, NOT just any one can take it.....read the scriptures!

[@bayareamountainbiker]

With the spiritual battles Christians go through, they need a church with a lot of positive energy and pastors that have the gift to speak into people's hearts.

[@joeybwalsh]

So "diverse" yet somehow they all seem the same in their sweaters and beanies with their starbucks.

[@cjaniciete6988]

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[@jerrypeter6478]

Hello, beautiful woman with a beautiful smile,how are you doing,how's your family and friends,oh my god you are looking very beautiful,your beauty is making me going crazy right now,I want to know more about you

[@joeybwalsh]

@@jerrypeter6478 ?

[@isaacmcquown]

this video is so hard to watch. To see a man living a double life, it is easy to see why so many people were deceived by him.

[@aldown]

wow, this is crazy. A church for hipsters

[@EpicLionMusic]

There are churches adapted for everyone. You have yours, and they have theirs. Respect that, you don't see them disrespect you.

[@AsaphAce]

Christians can be hipsters too and there's nothing wrong with that lol

[@wildinfernoninety]

aldown what if I told you Jesus never chilled with the mainstream during his time, he was always after those ignored by everyone else

[@Jacob-Sent.]

These aren't churches... these are social clubs.... and they used the Bible to make them believe in a permissive God, a God who allows you to be unholy.

[@nycChristianChristJohn]

Jacob Luchador exactly

[@EmeraldHW]

He opens by dissing liturgical, traditional Christianity, which he clearly doesn't understand. What a charmer.

[@marcoosorionieves7632]

Romans 10 2 For I can testify about them that they are zealous for God, but their zeal is not based on knowledge. 3 Since they did not know the righteousness of God and sought to establish their own, they did not submit to God’s righteousness.

[@erosemusic6005]

God is moving through his people at Hillsong, thank you for not being a condemning church but for being a “Come as you are” one. They are not only respresenting God, but RE-presenting God to those who have been told they weren’t good enough for God or that God is mad at them.. God isn’t mad AT anyone, God is mad ABOUT them & will leave the 99 safe sheep to find the 1 lost sheep that needs saved/rescued. Thank You Jesus!

[@mrflowers4705]

I believe it if Jesus came to walk in the flesh during this Century we would totally miss him. Just like over two thousand years ago when they had no idea the Son of God was walking the Earth a lot of the people that were plagued by a religious spirit persecuted him completely blind to what they did. Even to this day they're Israelites in Israel who still don't believe Jesus came in the flesh. Because of the religious people and how much they persecute Hillsong Church, it is evidential and safe to say that Hillsong church is doing something right. We have to be careful how we judge any church and understand that we can be just as blind as the Pharisees were in their time to the Son of God right in front of us.

[@blackviper3233]

Jesus being rejected and persecuted was bound to happen (read the book Isaiah) and u think they’re doing fine? Well yeah, their church is always full. But all these people like it because the message is so sweet and cuddling and that’s what people want, sweet and nice messages. They don’t stand for biblical morality they deny to preach certain because of the fear people leave them and stop going their church. So what they do is just add a touch of worldly culture into it so young people thinks it’s “cool”. Jesus is not cool. he’s our savior and holy. They enjoy the music and the sermons cause it’s sweet. But where’s harsh truth?

[@brandondithberry]

For those who love to place a label of "Prosperity Gospel" on churches and preachers, you don't realize how prosperous the gospel is. The gospel is the greatest prospering any human could ever encounter. The gospel changes our whole being and life for good so we can experience the love of an amazing and good God. We can have a personal relationship and become heirs to God's kingdom if we live righteously. The gospel is prosperous. God gives good gifts to his children. He blesses those who are righteous and live in love.

[@StoneColdFox17]

Well, this is awkward now that he was unfaithful to his wife...🙄

[@coolfool2100]

I’m pretty sure that one lady that just came forward ain’t the only one. The guy cares more about his own celebrity than teaching the Bible

[@DaughterOfTheKingdom16]

I used to go to this church all the time when I was younger and struggling with alcoholism. it was such a beautiful place and I couldn't remember the name of this church for the dear life of me. Defintely wanting to go back.