This information was incorrect, without any basis and has been removed. Through Lentzs sermons, Hillsong gained a notable following with the millennial audience. In 2010, he began preaching Sunday services at Hillsong Churchs New York City location. with two episodes, followed by two more episodes on May 26.ĮDITOR’S NOTE: Through an editing error the original version of this article erroneously stated that Carl Lentz‘s father sexually abused him. Born on November 6, 1978, Carl Lentz is a former pastor from Williamsburg, Virginia. “The Secrets of Hillsong” premieres on May 19 at 10 p.m. Laura Lentz, the wife of disgraced former Hillsong pastor, Carl Lentz, says she is suffering from PTSD in the wake of sexual assault allegations leveled against her famous husband. 'We gladly welcome Carl Lentz to our Transformation Church staff, helping TC with strategy as we. The organization is led by pastor, author, and popular YouTuber Michael Todd.

I’m grateful to our partners at Scout Productions, and to FX for helping us bring this eye-opening story to light.” On March 28, 2023, news broke that Carl Lentz was hired by Transformation Church, a predominantly Black, nondenominational megachurch in Tulsa, Okla. “Thanks to stellar reporting by Alex French and Dan Adler, and the courage of those who stepped forward to share their experiences, we know that power -and its systemic abuse over people seeking faith and community - is central to the Hillsong collapse. “Uncovering stories that contend with power and the people who hold it is core to Vanity Fair’s mission,” said Chu, president of Condé Nast Entertainment. “Because of these voices, along with unprecedented access to Carl and Laura Lentz, ‘The Secrets of Hillsong’ offers new insights into how decades of scandal and corruption went unchecked within the church, and more importantly, at what it meant for the community left in their rubble.” “With the depth and clarity of this project owed to the excellent reporting of Vanity Fair, and the perspectives of those speaking out for the very first time, we have been committed to telling a well-rounded and definitive story of Hillsong,” said Chiodi, who serves as head of documentary at Scout Productions. Executive producers include French, Adler, David Collins, Joel Chiodi, Michael Williams, Rob Eric, Agnes Chu and Sarah Amos. Stacey Lee directs the docuseries, which hails from Scout Productions and Vanity Fair Studios. Carl Lentz, regularly called the 'hipster pastor,' commandeered Hillsong New York, imparting an inspired, Southern-accented faith to his congregation.

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