Hillsong founder denies covering up father’s sex abuse

c. 2014 Religion News Service

NEW YORK (RNS) Days ahead of an annual conference in New York City’s Madison Square Garden, the founder of the Hillsong music and church empire is facing strict scrutiny for what he knew about sex abuse allegations lodged against his father.

Hillsong is an Australian megachurch that has exported its influence to major global cities and into churches’ music across the U.S.