Hillsong Church LA — Church Directory

Quick Facts

Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Various (post-scandal restructuring)

Founded Unknown

Denomination Hillsong Network

Service Times See website for times

Men's Ministry No

Kids Ministry Yes

10-Point Theological Scorecard

Christology

Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)

Affirms basic Christology but charismatic excesses blur doctrine.

Caution

Scripture

Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?

Experience-driven theology; Scripture not treated as final authority in practice.

WARNING!

Men's Discipleship

Intentional formation for men?

No robust men's discipleship evident.

WARNING!

Soteriology

Faith alone? How is salvation presented?

Basic gospel presented but prosperity-adjacent undertones.

Caution

Gender / Biblical Design

Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?

Female pastors, co-pastor models, egalitarian.

Hillsong has had female pastors and co-pastor models

WARNING!

Leadership Structure

Male elders/pastors? Accountability?

Catastrophic accountability failures — multiple high-profile scandals.

WARNING!

Preaching Style

Expository or topical/therapeutic?

Topical, motivational, light on exposition.

WARNING!

Mission Clarity

Great Commission central?

Growth-focused but more about brand expansion than Great Commission.

Caution

Cultural Alignment

DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?

Celebrity culture, entertainment-driven services.

WARNING!

Accountability Structure

Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?

Network accountability failed spectacularly at multiple levels.

WARNING!

Assessment

Hillsong Church is a global charismatic mega-church network originating from Australia. The US campuses have been plagued by scandal — Carl Lentz (NYC) was fired for moral failure, and founder Brian Houston resigned after misconduct allegations. Theologically, Hillsong emphasizes experience over exposition, operates in a celebrity-pastor culture, and has weak accountability structures. Gender roles are egalitarian-leaning. The music is culturally influential but the theological depth is shallow. Approach with serious caution.

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Sources & Evidence

Enrichment Notes

URL research: Hillsong LA was at 2050 N San Fernando Rd not 2180 W Washington; Hillsong network underwent major dissolution and rebrands 2022-2023; LA campus closed under Hillsong brand

No URL sources recorded for this church. Rating based on denominational defaults and/or directory-level metadata.

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