"There is now a group of vocal critics, many of whom are ex-members, wanting better governance, financial, pastoral, and safeguarding accountability," she explains. "The initially egalitarian values of Australian Pentecostalism have been deeply challenged in recent times."īut the church is not going unchecked - and it's not just the media playing a role here. "Due to the size of these churches, and extension through various media companies, there was immense popularity of some preachers and leaders who pursued a celebrity lifestyle," she explains. She also believes the size and popularity of Pentecostal churches and personalities have contributed to the demise of churches like Hillsong. Her PhD thesis is on urban, Aboriginal-led Pentecostal congregations, and she has co-authored a book about the Hillsong movement. Tanya Riches is the master of transformational development course coordinator at Eastern College Australia, and an expert on Pentecostalism in Australia. Reverend Tania Harris says the rapid rise of Australian Pentecostalism has revealed its imperfections.
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