The Rise And Fall Of Carl Lentz, The Celebrity Pastor Of Hillsong Church
A charismatic pastor helped build a megachurch favored by star athletes and entertainers — until some temptations became too much to resist.
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A charismatic pastor helped build a megachurch favored by star athletes and entertainers — until some temptations became too much to resist.
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