The body of Christ is made up of a lot of different parts. Ms. [redacted] and Mr. Bogard then talked about Mr. Bogards frustrations with his upcoming move to California, and how he was unhappy in his marriage, the report said. Hillsong Church Senior Pastor Brian Houston of Sydney, Australia speaks at Catalyst Conference in Atlanta, Georgia on Friday, Oct. 7, 2016. A former Hillsong member named Jenna Babbitt said that she provided childcare services for some pastors, including Reed and Jess Bogard, who resigned earlier this month from Hillsong Dallas. My teenager said something in response to COVID the other dayhe said, This is the worst year of my life!" I think I just want to leave it at that.. Ben Houston, Brian Houstons son, who was leading Hillsong LA and serving as Bogards boss when the former junior staffer first revealed her sexual relationship with him to Hillsong senior leaders, told investigators that he had spoken with his father and members of the churchs global board about the relationship. Matched at Yale for plastic surgery residency. We met at the leadership school at Hillsong, Australia. He was seen soaking up the sun with his wife on Easter Sunday while wearing shorts with a cropped plaid shirt. published an apology in which he admitted that he was terminated because he had been unfaithful to his wife. "Jeff Bogard, President of R.E.A Homes, LLC, is one of the finest luxury home builders in the St. Louis region. Photo via Hillsong.com. We called our friends to come see our new car. The Houstons said that Reed Bogard had been suspended from 'his pastoral duties' while the church reviewed complaints from members that he failed 'to uphold the standards of Hillsong leadership. Sight Magazine - Hillsong Dallas pastors, who helped start NYC location Babbitt, who said she gave thousands to the church, said she saw the cards used for buying gifts and staying in luxury hotels. This life is but a vapor. Early in our process, the Bogards decided to resign from Hillsong Church. The subordinate staffer recalls Bogard offered her a ride home, but the former pastor told investigators she asked for the ride home. The following day, he apologized for the tweet. [redacted] recalls that at around this point, Mr. Bogard undid his pants. We all struggle with insecurity and comparison. Ms. [redacted] stated that she probably participated in the kiss. Join thousands of others to get the FREEDOM POST newsletter for free, sent twice a week from The Christian Post. Leaders in the church have also faced recent allegations including sexual assault. We've received your submission. The lead pastors of Hillsong Dallas church have resigned, adding to two months of transition and turmoil in the global megachurch. On Sunday, Reed Bogard announced his and his wife's resignation in a prerecorded message that aired during the church's streaming worship service. I have nothing to do with Hillsong anymore. He just wants to pass the blame and shame us enough so we stop talking. I think at this stage Im not going to comment. 20:07 BST 25 Mar 2022 Former Hillsong NYC congregant Jenna Babbitt, 27, told The New York Post she provided childcare services for several pastors, including the Bogards, and revealed how church expense cards were used for personal items, like purchasing food for the kids in her care. She was so sweet and patient with me. The good news is were all going through it together."