The “Seven Mountains Mandate” is language sometimes used in Pentecostal churches to suggest that Christians should actively seek influence in society. But sometimes true believers in a hard line version of the mandate think that God is calling them to… Continue Reading
Former Hillsong College student Anna Crenshaw (right) has settled her long-running court case against a Hillsong Admin worker, Jason Mays (left), but has continued her case against Hillsong Church and the college. It was March 2016 when 18-year-old Anna Crenshaw,… Continue Reading
The trope that evangelical church networks grow while progressive denominations shrink is, sadly, a half-truth. Perhaps a three=quater truth. It is true that progressive denominations shrink. Political Scientist Ryan Burge does a good round-up of the religious experiment that is… Continue Reading
When The Other Cheek reported on the initiative of the Uniting Church in NSW/ACT appointing a prominent Baptist Graham Hill, formerly of Morling College, as one of a team on mission catalysts, FB commentators focused on how well (or not)… Continue Reading
Dr Michael Brown, a conservative commentator from the US who is also a Pentecostal pastor, calls out the “prophets” who insisted Donald Trump won the 2020 Presidential election. This writer reported the false prophecies that year. But according to Dr… Continue Reading
This account was written by Laura Toggs, on the day her father, Brian Houston received his “not Guilty” verdict on the charge of concealing a serious indictable offence of another person. In his judgment, Magistrate Gareth Christofi detailed how Brian… Continue Reading
Peter and Laura Toggs (Toganivalu) are starting a new church, and a church planting happens every week in Australia – but because they are the son-in-law and daughter of Brian and Bobbie Houston they are getting media attention. The Other… Continue Reading
Every few years The Other Cheek looks to see if the numbers in church networks can be teased out. here is this year’s update Catholic: The official National count of Attendance reported 623,400 people on average, attended weekly mass in… Continue Reading
Can ‘reformed’ and ‘charismatic’ Christians live together in the same church? A veteran Sydney Anglican minister, Barry Dudding, believes they can and should. This sermon ruffled feathers – but why? Romans 14:1-22 “Diversity in the Church” In our sermon series… Continue Reading
The real victim remains Brett Sengstock, the eight-year-old boy sexually abused by visiting preacher Frank Houston in 1970. The abuse continued for years. Let’s use Sengstock’s own words – after the court case. “Today, I’ve received some recognition for a… Continue Reading