Victim of Hillsong Church founder's father says childhood was destroyed by sexual abuse
The enormously popular Hillsong Church proudly boasts that it believes in people and their ability to influence the world with good. It was founded by the telegenic and usually talkative Brian Houston. But he didn’t want anything to do with this story reported by Liz Hayes, and that’s because it’s about evil – the most un-Christian behaviour imaginable, and his own father, Frank Houston. He too was a high-profile church leader, one who used his position and influence to abuse children. One of his victims was Brett Sengstock, who because of Houston’s depravity has endured a life of misery, hiding in the shadows. But not any longer. WATCH more of 60 Minutes Australia: www.60minutes.com.au LIKE 60 Minutes Australia on Facebook: www.facebook.com/60Minutes9 FOLLOW 60 Minutes Australia on Twitter: twitter.com/60Mins FOLLOW 60 Minutes Australia on Instagram: www.instagram.com/60minutes9 For forty years, 60 Minutes have been telling Australians the world’s greatest stories. Tales that changed history, our nation and our lives. Reporters Liz Hayes, Allison Langdon, Tara Brown, Charles Wooley, Liam Bartlett and Tom Steinfort look past the headlines because there is always a bigger picture. Sundays are for 60 Minutes.
