Josh Canfield knows this tension intimately. He first joined Hillsong in 2008, soon becoming a vocalist on their worship team. Compared to the church of his youth, Hillsong seemed "edgy".

It garnered prominence for the popular contemporary Christian worship music in the 1980s and 90s. In 2001, Brian Houston ...

Disclaimer: The article contains mentions of sexual abuse. Reader discretion is advised. Hillsong Church became a cultural phenomenon when several celebrities started attending its services.

Lhays Morais attends Hillsong Brisbane Downtown’s services every Sunday. She says she was always attracted by the church’s "style" of worship and their music. In Brazil, Ms Morais followed the ...