‘MONEY FOR THE POOR IS USED TO DO THE KIND OF SHOPPING THAT WOULD EMBARRASS A KARDASHIAN’
IT’S an institution that’s been called a leader in making Christianity cool for the modern age. No rigid pastors in three-piece suits with a Bible under their arm at this charismatic megachurch – over here leaders rock beanies, tattoos, Ray-Ban sunglasses and ripped jeans.
Hillsong Church – which has churches in 30 countries – has attracted many followers and high-profile parishioners including the likes of singer Justin Bieber, actress Vanessa Hudgens and model Kendall Jenner with its come-as-you-are approach.
But the church now has a heavy cross to bear
