Brian is the Senior Pastor of Hillsong Church in Sydney, Australia. He’s passionate about the Cause of Christ, consumed with seeing people come into relationship with Jesus and committed to championing the cause of the local church - globally. His relevant presentation of the Gospel will inspire and motivate you to be all God has called you to be. Brian is married to Bobbie Houston and they have three children who are all involved in the church ministry. twitter.com/brianchouston
For more information on Pastor Brian including resources & upcoming itinerary please visit brianandbobbie.com
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Bobbie is the Senior Pastor of Hillsong Church in Sydney, Australia. With a contagious zest for life, Bobbie passionately believes in the potential of all people and is devoted to the Cause of Christ. Her desire to see value placed on womanhood will greatly inspire you and give you a fresh perspective on the magnificence of God and His Church. Bobbie is married to Brian Houston and they have three children who are all involved in the church ministry. twitter.com/bobbiehouston
For more information on Pastor Bobbie including resources & upcoming itinerary please visit brianandbobbie.com
Joel is the Creative Director of Hillsong Church and a world renowned songwriter and worship leader. As well as overseeing the creative team, Joel also travels the globe with Hillsong United bringing a message of worship and justice to an emerging generation. Through this, he has birthed 'I-HEART'; a movement that inspires this generation to rise up and change the world around them. Recently Joel has moved to New York City to pastor Hillsong NYC with Carl and Laura Lentz. twitter.com/joelhouston
Joel has been on staff at Hillsong Church for over 10 years. He now helps Brian & Bobbie outwork the vision across the Hills, City, South West & Brisbane campuses as the Lead Pastor in Australia.. Joel is an innovative leader and speaker with a genuine heart to see God's Kingdom established in people's lives. Joel is a devoted husband to Julia and father to Harmony and Eli. twitter.com/joelabell
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Julia and her husband Joel are the Lead Pastors of Hillsong Church, Australia. Julia also oversees the outworking of Hillsong Sisterhood in each campus. Julia’s passion for life is contagious… a passion that starts with her family & extends to the Kingdom and all that represents. She is devoted to empowering people to be all God has called them to be! twitter.com/julesabell
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Gary Clarke is the Lead Pastor of Hillsong Church London, a thriving and expansive church in the heart of the UK’s capital, and of its additional campus in Surrey. An inspiring preacher and teacher, Gary is committed to helping people gain a genuine revelation of the message of Jesus Christ and His Church. He is passionate about seeing people live in all that God has for them, and empowering them to practically reach and impact their day-to-day world. Gary is married to Cathy and they have a son and a daughter. twitter.com/GaryJamesClarke
Cathy, along with her husband Gary, is the lead pastors of Hillsong Church in London. Under their leadership, Hillsong London has become a thriving and expansive church in the heart of the UK’s capital, with an additional campus in Surrey. Cathy is one of the sweetest people you will meet, but don’t let her soft demeanor fool you into thinking she is shy - she is passionate about teaching and empowering people to fulfill their God-given potential. twitter.com/cathyclarke
For more than 25 years Donna has been on staff at Hillsong Church in Sydney, Australia and is a National Executive member of the ACC. She is passionate about championing the cause of justice and seeing lives transformed by the power of Christ through the local church. Donna is married to Stephen and they have three amazing children. twitter.com/crouchydon
Zhenya together with his wife Vera are they lead pastors of Hillsong Kiev. twitter.com/zhenyakasevich
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Vera Kasevich does an incredible impression of a Russian accent. In fact she is so good at it, that she has chosen to speak with it at all times! But that's not all, she is a woman of faith and courage who is writing a new page in history for women in Eastern Europe. Together with her husband Zhenya Kasevich, she is Lead Pastor of Hillsong Church Kiev and Moscow, also serving as Worship Pastor. Vera leads Sisterhood Movement in Eastern Europe, the purpose of which is to tell the world about hope in the name of Jesus and offer it real help. Her ministry is uniquely cross-cultural, bringing realistic, practical, and challenging messages. twitter.com/verakasevich
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Christine is a sought after speaker around the world. She is passionate about reaching the lost, influencing emerging cultures, inspiring change, strengthening leadership and building the local church. She is part of the team at Hillsong Church in Sydney Australia, and lives her life to the full as a wife, teacher, preacher, author and mother of two beautiful daughters. twitter.com/christinecaine
Originally from the UK, Robert Fergusson is one of the key team at Hillsong Church where he has been on staff for twenty years. He is passionate about imparting practical life principles from the Bible and his primary responsibilities involve pastoral oversight and preaching and teaching. Robert is married to Amanda and they have three married children and currently three grandchildren.
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Chrishan, and his much better half Danielle, are the City Campus Pastors in Sydney. They have 3 beautiful daughters who have their dad completely wrapped around their little fingers already! Chrishan has grown up in Hillsong Church since he was knee high to a grasshopper and as a family they are committed to loving God and people, and living the adventure that it is to build His Church. twitter.com/chrishanj
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Phil is the Lead Pastor of Hillsong Church Cape Town. Formally the Youth Pastor in Sydney, he travelled extensively with the Hillsong United worship team, teaching leaders and encouraging the next generation to rise up, build the church and seek after God. Phil also served on the executive leadership team of Hillsong Church, Sydney and led the Worship and Creative Arts Team. His exciteable communication style is easy to relate to, and is having great impact on the city of Cape Town. Phil is married to Lucinda and they have three wonderful children. twitter.com/PhillDooley
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Darren is the Ministry Director for Hillsong Church outworking the vision a global level. His role includes overseeing all of Hillsong Aid and Development projects worldwide, leading the Hillsong Television ministry, Hillsong Leadership Network and an involvement at an international level. Darren has been on the Hillsong Church pastoral staff for 16 years. He is married to Karen and has four beautiful children. twitter.com/Darrenkitto
Andreas, together with his wife Lina, are the Lead Pastors of Hillsong Church Stockholm. He has spent over 15 years within church leadership and firmly believes in the call of the local church, for it to be a place where people can find hope and answers in life. Andreas loves communication and is committed to helping people gain a genuine revelation of the hope of Jesus Christ and His Church. Andreas has 2 beautiful blonde Swedish daughters Selina-Jo and Angelina Africa Hope. Andreas is crazy about sports but has a real hard time getting his head around the fact that some sports are called football even though they pick up the ball with their hands. Fell free to follow Andreas at twitter.com/AndreasNielsen
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The Hillsong Sisterhood is the great company of women who call Hillsong Church HOME! Committed and passionate about seeing women excel in all seasons of life, the Hillsong Sisterhood finds expression and mobilization through weekly Sisterhood gatherings, Sisterhood United Nights a few times a year, Sisterhood Connect Groups and Sisterhood Be the Change activities. We'd love to hear your stories. You can send them to: collected@hillsong.com And follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/HillsongSHOOD
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Hillsong Aid and Development is a Christian humanitarian aid and development agency. We believe that it is a part of our mandate as Christians, to show compassion and love to those facing poverty and injustice.
Hillsong Aid and Development’s mission is to alleviate poverty and suffering around the world, empowering people to autonomous development allowing them to lead and impact in every sphere of life.
The Colour Sisterhood represents a company of down to earth, everyday women who desire to make a difference and make the world a better place - in essence it is a foundation seeking to place value upon humanity; a story of unity and alliance. If you're part of the Colour Sisterhood anywhere in the world, we'd love to hear your stories. You can send them to: collected@hillsong,com And follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/COLOURsistahood
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Steve Dixon is a ENGLISHMAN living in Aus. He and his wife Joyce are the Campus Pastors of Hillsong Brisbane, and the perfect hosts at any dinner party (just don’t let Steve do the cooking!) :) They have lived and ministered all over the world and we are blessed to have them leading the charge in the Sunshine State! twitter.com/stevejdixon
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Lina alongside her husband Andreas is Lead Pastor of Hillsong Church Stockholm. She is a true blonde, blue eyed Swedish girl with a burning heart for the church and the people in Sweden who haven’t yet met and experienced the love of Christ. Lina leads the Hillsong Sisterhood in Stockholm and also leads worship, two things she really loves doing! Andreas and Lina have two beautiful daughters, Selina Jo Hannah and Angelina Africa Hope. twitter.com/LinaNielsen
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Mark Hopkins is the Executive Vice President of Hillsong International Leadership College which incorporates two Sydney campuses, both evening and day classes and extension colleges around the world. Mark has over 25 years experience in leadership and ministry, serving as a Pastor at Hillsong Church for 20 of those years. Mark’s desire in life is to see young men and women of God realise their God-given potential and to see them make a difference in this world for Jesus Christ. Mark resides in Sydney with wife Sandy, and their 2 sons, Justin & Kalib. twitter.com/markhop
Reuben Morgan is the worship pastor of Hillsong Church. He is the author of many Christian standard songs like Mighty To Save, Stronger and Lord I Give You My Heart. As a worship leader, he has travelled extensively in Europe, Asia and the USA and is spearheading the new Hillsong LIVE tours. Reuben lives with his wife Sarah and their three kids Jones, Ezra an Imogen in Sydney. twitter.com/reuben_morgan
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Carl recently wrapped up 7 years of ministry at Wave Church. Before that, he had moved to Australia to pursue biblical training at Hillsong College, which quickly turned into the pursuit of his now wife, Laura, an Australian. Carl claims that Laura is the second greatest Aussie import of all time, only topped by Tim-Tam cookies. Both Carl and Laura embrace a simple, dedicated faith in Jesus and are passionate about delivering the gospel in a method that makes sense to a generation that is desperately seeking a cause that is greater than themselves. He counts it as an honor to lead the first ever Hillsong Church in the United States of America and plans on spending the rest of his life loving life, loving Jesus, loving people and building Hillsong New York City. Carl and Laura have three children under the age of 7, all of which feel a call to play professional basketball and make millions for their father, although it is not clear as to whether the children are aware of this yet. twitter.com/carllentznyc
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Laura, at age 23, has grown up in the shadow and midst of a flourishing church environment. Along with husband Peter, they pastor the Senior High School Youth Ministry and are involved in many aspects of church and music. She is young, honest and transparent, with a passion for young women and men to rise to their potential. She lives in Sydney and is the daughter of Brian and Bobbie Houston. twitter.com/LauraToggs
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Grant Thomson has been on staff at Hillsong Church under the leadership of Pastor Brian and Bobbie for over 10 years. Grant’s responsibilities have included Connect Groups, Missions, New People Network and Emerge Centres (now CityCare). In 2008, Grant became the Hills Campus Executive Pastor overseeing the day to day running and pastoral leadership of the Hills Campus. Utilising his background in business management, and theology, Grant is a key member of Hillsong’s preaching team, giving great insight into leadership and church building. He is passionate about His Church and seeing people reach their full potential. Grant is married to Heidi and they have three fantastic kids! twitter.com/grantjsthomson
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Creative, diverse and not limited to any one demographic, the heart of Hillsong UNITED is to create music that reveals the truth of who Jesus is. The faces remain the same - fronted by worship leaders Joel Houston, Jad Gillies and JD, but the team is an evolving collaboration of pastors, worship leaders, musicians and songwriters - all intentional about giving voice to a generation passionate about God. twitter.com/hillsongunited
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David is the Children’s Pastor of Hillsong Church and has been part of the Kids team for nine years. He is passionate about children, the generations and leadership that makes a difference. Both David and Beci are a key part of the creative teams that produce Hillsong Kids Praise and Worship albums and he is the creator of the exciting ‘BIG’ Children’s Ministry curriculum. Dave is no stranger to blogging and is excited to make a real contribution to Hillsong Collected. twitter.com/davewakerley
Laura was born in Australia and lived there most of her life, until she graduated from Hillsong College where she met her husband Carl. They moved to the USA and were part of a great young adult ministry called Soul Central at Wave Church. She is excited to be a part of Hillsong NYC and knows God has incredible things ahead for that city and nation. She has been passionate about building the local church her entire life, and about delivering the gospel in a method that makes sense to a generation that is desperately seeking a cause greater than themselves. Laura and Carl have three amazing children under the age of seven. twitter.com/lauralentz
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Ben Fielding is a worship leader--songwriter--pastor based at Hillsong Sydney along with his wife Karalee Fielding. twitter.com/ben_fielding & live.hillsong.com
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Peter is the associate pastor at Hillsong London. twitter.com/pwillsong
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Sarah Khiroya is married to Nick and they are the Youth Pastors of Hillsong Church. They have two ridiculously cute boys Malakai and Samson. She also had a dream in her heart to do something about the bullying epidemic destroying the lives of the young people they pastor and out of that came The String Movement. twitter.com/sarahkhiroya
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Nick and Sarah Khiroya are the youth pastors of Hillsong Church. The only thing that rivals their love for young people is their adorable son Malakai (the most beautiful boy in the cosmos!) and their newest little bub (expected in December)! Nick has grown up in Hillsong Church, where he committed his life to Jesus and to serving the next generation. Together, Nick and Sarah are passionate about seeing young people flourish in their relationship with Jesus. They ooze family and have always had a dream to see their family be larger than their last name, which no one can spell! twitter.com/nickkhiroya
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Australian born, yet calling NYC home, over the past 15 years Karla has transitioned through various ministry roles within Hillsong Church. Today, she is a Pastor at the New York room of our house, alongside her husband Kane and all-American son, Sullivan "the bear." Putting her Masters of International Relations to good use, Karla is currently developing the local social justice expression of Hillsong NYC. She firmly believes that the collective Church has the unique (and exciting!) potential to provide practical answers to the needs of our world. twitter.com/karlakeatinge
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Chris married well out of his league and together with his wife Lucy have 3 beautiful children. Chris Pastors the Merrylands extension service which is the Spanish congregation of Hillsong Church. He is also the Cultural Pastor and Healing and Ministry service Pastor at Hillsong. Chris is passionate about the Hispanic church worldwide and is completely convinced that Football (the real football...round ball) is the game played in heaven!! twitter.com/chrisamendez
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Lee was born and raised on the coast of Newcastle Australia. After completing high school he began a carpentry apprenticeship. Lee worked in carpentry for 6 years; during this time became a Christian. In 1997 began studying at Hillsong International Leadership College, graduating with a Diploma in ministry. Lee and his wife Cherie began working as pastors in the New Peoples ministry of Hillsong Church in 1999. In 2003 Lee joined the staff of Hillsong International Leadership College as the Dean of Students. In 2007 Lee became and is currently the principal of the Hills campus. Today Lee is completing his Masters of Theology; surfing as much as possible and faithfully raising three of the most gorgeous children know to man! twitter.com/leeburns74
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Gabriel is married to Shannon, and is acutely aware of how fortunate he is. He hopes to one day be voted 'International Father of the Year' for his tireless efforts with his offspring; firstborn Miles and daughter Cohen. Gabriel is an accomplished freestyle rapper, and has also had his blue pen license since the 4th grade. He rides motorbikes with ease. His weaknesses include dark chocolate, and he loves foreign films and yelling at the TV during televised sporting events. He one day hopes to spend the same New Years Eve on 3 continents. He successfully navigates the internet. Gabriel is also the City Campus Creative Pastor, and loves hatching crazy, zany ideas to build people and expand the scope of Hillsong Church. Like, really loves it. He has the best job in the world. twitter.com/gabrielpkelly
James is the Web Designer and Digital Content Strategist for Hillsong Church. He stumbled into web design 6 years ago after joining the Hillsong team. His passion for all things web blossomed from there. James has been a part of Hillsong Church for 12 years where he met his beautiful wife Rachel.
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Lucille Houston is married to Ben and is daughter-in-law to Pastor Brian and Bobbie. She is a funny, loving and Godly woman. Lucille and Ben have two little girls Savannah Winter and Lexi Milan. Along with her husband she travels to our many extension services and gets to see the breadth of the church in action. twitter.com/luchilli
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Following Jesus first... outworking His amazing call in the creative department at Hillsong Church, alongside a gifted team with her incredible husband, Rich and fabulous kids Lilli and Tom. twitter.com/casslangton
James is the Special Online Projects Director & web designer at Hillsong Church. Yes, he built the Hillsong Collected site, so if you have any comments about it, talk to him. James stumbled into web design 4 years ago when he accepted a job as a marketing assistant and was assigned the responsibility of updating the church website. His passion for all things web blossomed from there. James has been a part of Hillsong Church for 9 years and met his beautiful wife Rachel through the youth ministry where they have served together for 6 years. Rachel also works at Hillsong and spends the rest of her time trying to get James away from his computer. Get to know James more by following him at twitter.com/jmleggott
Catherine T has been part of the Hillsong Church family for more than 20 years, pastor's kid, wife to Dave, mummy to two beautiful girls and lover of Jesus. Been on staff/volunteering for almost 10 years - love my church and being a part of something bigger than myself!
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Richard and his wife Debbie are the Lead Pastors of Hillsong Amsterdam. They moved to Amsterdam at the end of 2009 after having been serving in Hillsong London since 1998. He is passionate about seeing people's lives flourish in the House of God as they get a revelation of the message of Jesus and His church. twitter.com/richvan
Jay is the Art Director of Hillsong Church. He is kept busy overseeing all facets of artwork, from the latest Hillsong album design to the look and feel of Bible verses on screens for weekend services. A coastie by birth (grew up on the coast), Jay is known around church for being a real prankster, once even pranking our senior pastor Bobbie Houston. Get to know Jay by following him at twitter.com/jargaet
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Thomas Hansen came to Australia from Denmark in 2001 to study at Hillsong International Leadership College. Since then he has achieved a degree, marriage to an Australian girl & between them, they have two beautiful girls, Sienna & Evie. In Sydney they served in our Senior High ministry, College and as Young Adults pastors. In 2012 it was announced at Vision Sunday that Thomas & Katherine were later that year being sent to Denmark to start Hillsong Church Copenhagen, where they now serve as Lead Pastors. twitter.com/thomaszhansen
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Tim and Nicola, with their daughter Leila (+ soon to arrive little boy) arrived back to Sydney a few years ago after being youth pastors at Hillsong London for 4 years. Tim has grown up in Hillsong Church and is currently running the Macquarie Extension service as well as the Saturday night service at our Hills campus. He was found guilty of being caught up in the male hair straightening craze of the early 2000’s but has since reverted back to his curly ways. He and his family love the House of God and are committed to seeing it become all that God has intended it to be. twitter.com/TimDouglass
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Hillsong International Leadership College exists to raise and equip a leadership generation that would know their purpose and use their giftings to extend the Kingdom of God in their local churches and communities. For more information please visit hillsongcollege.com
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Biju Thampy is the founder of Vision Rescue, which operates in Mumbai, India. The excitement of the possibilities and the avenues available to change the destiny of people thrills his every moment! twitter.com/bijuthampy
Brenden & his wife Jacqui are the Frontline (25-35yrs community) and Sunday night Service Pastors at Hillsong Church. They have been involved with the young adult's ministry for many years since Brenden got radically saved in his mid-twenties from a crazy lifestyle of running nightclubs and working in the fashion industry. He is now used by God in pastoring and preaching the Gospel to people of all ages and is consumed with the mission of leading people to Jesus and inspiring others to do the same. He is completely in love with his wife Jacqui and his two caped crusader sons Jayden (Aka Batman) & Jentzen (aka Robin). twitter.com/brendenbrown
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David Ware is the creative pastor at our South West Campus in Sydney. He has been a vital part of our Hillsong worship team for many years and is a gifted worship leader, vocalist and pastor of people. With a huge heart for others and a passionate love for Jesus, he communicates value to everyone he meets as a reflection of who God is. He's a husband to Miz and "new dad" to carter. Twitter: @DavidJS_Ware
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Hillsong CityCare, is a church based, not-for-profit organisation providing support, partnership and outreach. We are committed to supporting people in need, aligning ourselves with strategic partnerships and mobilising the church through outreach initiatives. We deliver a range of community services throughout Sydney and Brisbane, working collaboratively with government and non-government organisations. myhillsong.com/citycare
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This is where you'll find insight from our amazing Hillsong Television team on the making of our video. Lots of behind the scenes and tips to help you and your team with your video making endeavours.
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River Bennett is Wife to Joel Bennett and mama to three gorgeous boys, Zion brave, Rome anchor and Knox Joel. She has grown up in Hillsong Church and pastors alongside her husband in Hillsong Youth. She creates, writes, photographs, kisses her boys a gazillion times a day and provides food for her family even though she is a terrible cook. She loves all things colourful and bright, forever excited about church life. Loves to disciple and believe in people. And loves to find beauty in everyday ordinary things. twitter.com/rivbennett
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This is where you'll hear from some of our incredible youth leaders! twitter.com/hillsong_youth
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This will be where you'll be find stories, thoughts, inspiration and more from a number of great people on our team.
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This is where you will hear from some of our great friends and Conference guest speakers from around the world.
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Hillsong Guitars is where you'll hear from some of our great guitarists on everything from gear to technique and more.
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Hillsong Drums is where you'll hear from the meanest drummers around. Check out these posts so you never miss a beat.
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Hillsong Keys is where you'll hear from our piano players and keyboardists. Beethoven's got nothing on these guys.
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Hillsong Bass is where you'll hear from our amazing bass players. Check it out for the LOWdown on all things bass.
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Hillsong Vocals is where you'll hear from our incredible singers and worship leaders. Check these posts out for great vocal techniques as well as general thoughts on worship.
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Adam is the Online Media Publicist at Hillsong Church. He was born and raised in Canada but is now happy to call Sydney his home. Adam’s Twitter bio states “I am the greatest man that ever lived”. While this may be debatable to some, what’s not is the fact he’s brilliantly funny and really quite charming. He has a background in Graphic Design and New Media, which is a great asset to the success and sustainability of Hillsong Collected. He loves hearing and telling the stories of people helping people and is committed to providing inspiring content to this blog. What he lacks in skill at most physical activity, he makes up in his substantial knowledge of movies and comics. Yes Adam wrote his own bio, and yes ladies, he IS single. twitter.com/adamthebrave
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Karalee grew up on the westcoast of Canada and left the shores of beautiful British Columbia for Sydney after a fairytale romance with a certain Dove-award winning songwriter (Ben Fielding). Karalee works for Pastor Brian and Bobbie Houston as the Media Relations Officer at Hillsong Church and can often be found wandering the hallways with blackberry in one hand, and a package of oreos in the other. twitter.com/k_fielding
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Adam is the Online Media Publicist at Hillsong Church. He was born and raised in Canada but is now happy to call Sydney his home. Adam’s Twitter bio states “I am the greatest man that ever lived”. While this may be debatable to some, what’s not is the fact he’s brilliantly funny and really quite charming. He has a background in Graphic Design and New Media, which is a great asset to the success and sustainability of Hillsong Collected. He loves hearing and telling the stories of people helping people and is committed to providing inspiring content to this blog. What he lacks in skill at most physical activity, he makes up in his substantial knowledge of movies and comics. Yes Adam wrote his own bio, and yes ladies, he IS single. twitter.com/adamthebrave
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