Justin Bieber has denied reports that he is investigating becoming a minister.
‘AN INVESTIGATION HAS NOT BEEN INVOLVED IN ANY OWN. DESIRE FOR THIS IS NOT GETTING NEWS, Justin, 26, posted to his Instagram Stories Monday morning.
The post comes just days after a report from OK! A magazine claims that Justin had taken an interest in seeking a leadership role at Hillsong Church, following the escalation of the messenger / deputy counselor Carl Lentz’s controversy.
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In follow-up posts, Justin clarified his relationship with Hillsong Church.
‘AND BTW HILLSONG IS NOT MY CHURCH ..’ The pop star continued in a separate post. ‘FOR CLARITY I’M PART CHURCHOME.’
‘A church is not a place,’ continued Justin. ‘We are the church. We don’t need a building to connect with god. God is with us wherever we are. ‘
Justin, whose wedding to Hailey Bieber was managed by Judah Smith at Churchome, has previously credited Hillsong for pulling him out of his darkest moments.
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Lentz was fired from Hillsong for what the church called ‘leadership issues and breach of trust, as well as a recent revelation of moral failure’ in November.
Even as early as 2018, there were reports that Justin and Carl had severed ties after Bieber’s failed romantic settlement with his fellow Hillsong-er and on / off ex Selena Gomez months earlier, re- meet which Lentz was reportedly required.
Shortly after Bieber began dating now Hailey’s wife and by September 2018, the pair were married in a quickie party at a NYC courthouse.
Going astray from the flock: Lentz left the church after what founder Brian Houston described as ‘leadership issues and a breach of trust, as well as a recent revelation of moral failure. ‘It’s seen in 2017 above
Estranged: Bieber’s relationship with Lentz was close and very public, even calling the minister ‘second father’ at one time according to sources. They can be seen in 2017 above
And while Lentz was a guest at their official nuptials in South Carolina that were sanctioned by the following year, Bieber seemed to have moved on from their relationship, choosing a new spiritual guide, Judah. Smith of Churchome, to govern.
And after the announcements in November about Lentz’s behavior, he and his wife Hailey made their official breakup at a digital level – offering the final blow after the two stars posted the embarrassing message on Instagram.
Earlier this month Lentz went into an outpatient facility for treatment for ‘depression, anxiety, and pastoral burns,’ according to a source with People magazine.
He ‘s no longer on top: While Lentz was a guest at South Carolina’ s official nuptials with Bieber approving the following year, Justin chose a new spiritual leader, Judah Smith of Churchome to govern (h -high
‘He wants to be better for his family and he wants to do the job specifically,’ the source told the retail outlet. ‘His family supports him and hopes their privacy will be respected on this trip. ‘
The source noted that Lentz ‘s harbors have no ill will towards the church and acknowledges that they needed to do something to address his messages. ‘
In November Hillsong founder Brian Houston went public when his colleague left, sharing his a statement saying Lentz had severed ties with the church amid ‘ongoing talks over leadership issues and a breach of trust, as well as a recent revelation of moral failure. ‘
‘They have a heart for people and we are confident that, after a period of rest and renewal, God will use Carl in some other way outside Hillsong church,’ he said in the statement. ‘By ending his tenure, we have no intention of diminishing the good work he has done here. ‘
Disorderly Behavior: Earlier this month Lentz was admitted to an outpatient facility for treatment for ‘depression, anxiety, and pastoral burns,’ according to a source with People magazine. He has been accused of cheating on his wife Lauren (above in 2016) as well as other ‘moral failures’