Has Justin Bieber Qualified As A ‘Lay Preacher’ To Preach At Hillsong LA Church?

An Irish tabloid claims Justin Bieber is planning to “preach to the masses” at Hillsong Los Angeles Church as a part-time televangelist in a televised series.

Sounds like blarney? Then you’ll probably raise cynical, but reasonable, eyebrows at The Sunday World’s next claim that Bieber has qualified as a lay preacher after following “an intensive, three-month bible study course.”

This story follows recent, verified reports that Hillsong Los Angeles Church signed up with signed by top Hollywood talent agency, William Morris Endeavor (WME).

The tabloid alleges Bieber wants to “help boost ratings” by “reading sermons,” and “even appealing for donations on camera” in a “prime time small screen slot on Sundays with two networks” that Hillsong L.A. is allegedly negotiating with the aid of WME.

The Sunday World goes on to allege the singer said the church has “transformed” his life. The context being Bieber’s year-and-a-half plus of headline-attracting incidents and legal woes.

While it remains to be seen whether or not this latest Bieber rumor is true or — like many others, a work of fiction — it is undeniable that the singer has formed close ties within the Hillsong community.

(Photo: Justin Bieber and Pastor Carl Lentz At Hillsong NYC Church in September 2013)

Hillsong Los Angeles and New York City are offshoots of the Pentecostal Hillsong church, which was founded in Australia in 1983 by married pastors Brian and Bobbie Houston and Frank Houston. The church is known for its energized, contemporary music-accompanied services which reportedly draws thousands in 11 countries each week, as well as famous attendees.

Previously, Bieber and his ex-girlfriend, Selena Gomez, were spotted at the Los Angeles church. The Canadian singer has also been seen many times at the NYC site, sometimes with models Hailey Baldwin and Kendall Jenner. Spring Breakers star Vanessa Hudgens and Glee star Lea Michelle have also seen at the L.A. location.

Hillsong NYC Church was launched by Brian and Bobbie Houston’s son, Joel, and Pastor Carl Lentz. Lentz — often called the hipster or punk pastor — previously said he is a friend and spiritual adviser to Bieber. The pair have known each other since 2008. In September 2013 after attending an NYC service, the then 19-year-old singer tweeted that he “broke down” in a sermon conducted by Lentz.

In October 2014, the Biebs stayed at the pastor’s family home in New Jersey for about two weeks and attended church daily along with bible study classes.

Meanwhile, following the superstar’s recent apology video — in which he owned up to past “arrogant” and “conceited” behavior — Bieber has been on something of a prank-fest while appearing numerous times on The Ellen Degeneres Show.

On Tuesday night, Bieber was seen pranking an old lady at a bowling alley on ABC’s new hidden camera show, Repeat After Me . He is also heading into his Comedy Central Roast which airs on March 30. The singer will face a lineup of comics including the Roast Master Kevin Hart, Hannibal Buress, Jeff Ross and other comedians who are yet to be named.

A full plate then. It’s a wonder Bieber found the time to allegedly qualify as a lay preacher.

The Inquisitr has reached out to Bieber’s rep for a comment on this story.

(Photo: Justin Bieber’s day of reckoning cometh, the Comedy Central Roast airs March 30)

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