GLS15, Session 6, Brian Houston (Hillsong) – Q&R, IMO a missed opportunity and minimizing abuse

In this Q&R Bill asks Brian about his experience when his father's abuse of minors came to light. The discussion on this topic was really all about Brian and how he suffered and what he did to work through his issues. 

I was terribly disappointed in what I see as a missed opportunity as well as appalled at the minimization of the actual victims. It came across to me that Brian was describing himself as the victim. The request for prayer mentioned was not for any of the victims but for the fact that Hillsong and is part and current people are still dealing with the issue "that won't go away."

This could have been an opportunity for Hybels, Houston, Willow Creek, and Hillsong to step up to confront the very real problem of abuse and violence in the church. But that was all swept aside to focus on Brian.

So the interview coveted other stuff but my disappointment in missing what could have been a moment of light made it impossible to hear and take seriously anything else that was said.