![]() ![]() “Clearly that is not an excuse, and I take full responsibility for my actions.”Īnother recent legal matter involving Hillsong Church originated during the Houstons’ leadership tenure. “At the time it seemed like all hell had broken loose within Hillsong Church and I was under immense pressure and emotional strain,” he said. In a recent Facebook post, Houston addressed the incident. Later, it came out that just days earlier, Houston had been arrested in Newport Beach, California, on DUI charges. Weeks ago, on April 11, 2023, Houston pleaded guilty to the charges in a California court. Brian and Bobbie Houston in Sydney, Australia (Photo via Facebook) That transition came about a year after Brian Houston resigned, following an internal church investigation that found Houston had acted inappropriately toward two women. In February, Dooley and his wife, Lucinda, were named global senior pastors of Hillsong, which draws a reported 150,000 people weekly to services in approximately 100 locations. ![]() “We are so grateful for them, and we just want to also honor them in this moment.” Hillsong co-founders’ alleged offenses left unaddressed “Obviously, your parents, Laura, have just been the reason why so many of us are here,” said Dooley. “I want to thank Pastors Brian and Bobbie, as well, our founding pastors, who have laid such great foundations for our church to build into the future,” said Toganivalu.ĭooley also acknowledged the elder Houstons while speaking on-stage to their daughter. Brian Houston.” She is also described as “fearless, fresh and fabulous.”ĭuring the Sunday announcement, her husband, Peter Toganivalu, noted their shared youth ministry leadership role for the past 14 years and called it a “wild ride.”Ī post shared by Laura Toggs also acknowledged his in-laws, who have made global headlines over the past year. Her Hillsong bio notes that “Laura is a visionary, much like her father Ps. Known popularly as Laura Toggs, she has been a worship leader on multiple Hillsong Young and Free albums. The people of our church have inspired me every day of my life.” Toganivalu said she and her husband are “moving into a new season that we never imagined.” She added: “All 36 years of my life have been spent in this house. The Houstons’ daughter, Laura Toganivalu, shared brief remarks. Dooley said the couple have been “a blessing over so many years.” In an ongoing shakeup at embattled Hillsong Church, Peter and Laura Toganivalu, the daughter and son-in-law of Hillsong founders Brian and Bobbie Houston, have announced their resignations.ĭuring services Sunday in Sydney, Australia, Hillsong Global Senior Pastor Phil Dooley welcomed the Toganivalus on stage and announced the couple had resigned as global pastors of Hillsong Young and Free, the church’s youth ministry. ![]()
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