R. Albert Mohler, Jr., president of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, sharply criticized the Hillsong movement in the NYT article, calling the church a “prosperity movement for the millennials.”
“…The polyester and middle-class associations of Oral Roberts have given way to ripped jeans and sophisticated rock music,” Mohler said. “What has made Hillsong distinctive is a minimization of the actual content of the Gospel, and a far more diffuse presentation of spirituality.”
“We believe a basic charismatic/Pentecostal theology, but we don’t build strong on theology,” Houston said in an interview last year. “We make it about Jesus, about the grace of God, and we try to have a net so it’s broad, not narrow.” (Excerpt source: http://www.churchleaders.com/pastors/pastor-articles/176413-al-mohler-hillsong-is-a-prosperity-movement-for-millennials.html)
Now, if you only read Hillsing's doctrinal statement then might be misled into thinking that their preaching is biblical, but nothing could be further from the truth.
Cameron Buettel & Jeremiah Johnson over at the Grace to You Blog write:
For the sake of honesty, Hillsong should either conform their preaching to their doctrinal statement or conform their doctrinal statement to their preaching. As it stands now, it’s hard to see it as anything less than a devious misrepresentation. Worse still, they have congregations full of people—many of them previously unchurched—who are being kept in the dark about the seriousness of their sin and their urgent need to turn from it. (Source: Hillsong & Man (GTY Blog))
Hillsong & Worship (GTY Blog)
Hillsong & God (GTY Blog)
Also see:
Is Hillsong a biblically solid church? (GotQuestions)
The origins of Hillsong: Frank Houston’s takeover and makeover... (Hillsong Church Watch)
A Call for Discernment: Critique of the Word of Faith Movement - Justin Peters
Why I Stopped Singing Hillsong – Bruce Herwig – Blog https://bruceherwig.wordpress.com/2015/06/14/why-i-stopped-singing-hillsong/
Heresy Hiding in Plain Sight — Pirate Christian Media
http://www.piratechristian.com/fightingforthefaith/2016/10/heresy-hiding-in-plain-site
Pastor Gabe's Blog: Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs: Putting Popular Church Music to the Test http://pastorgabehughes.blogspot.com/2016/08/psalms-hymns-and-spiritual-songs.html
http://pulpitandpen.org/2015/07/29/hillsong-a-breeding-ground-of-false-converts-and-your-church-pays-for-it/
Hillsong NYC Celebrates Engaged “Broadway Boyfriends” | Christian Research Network http://christianresearchnetwork.org/2015/08/04/hillsong-nyc-celebrates-engaged-broadway-boyfriends/
Hillsong Choir’s ‘Gay Couple’ Contradicts Brian Houston: ‘We Have Been Open, Forthright from Get-Go’ | Christian News Network http://christiannews.net/2015/08/09/hillsong-choirs-gay-couple-contradicts-brian-houston-we-have-been-open-forthright-from-get-go/
The Smoking Gun: Brian Houston Acknowledges Ministry of Gay Couple at Hillsong NYC – on video – Back in 2014 | Christian Research Network http://christianresearchnetwork.org/2015/08/10/the-smoking-gun-brian-houston-acknowledges-ministry-of-gay-couple-at-hillsong-nyc-on-video-back-in-2014/
Houston, We Have a Problem: Video Shows Hillsong’s Brian Houston Knew About Open ‘Gays’ in Choir | Christian News Network http://christiannews.net/2015/08/11/houston-we-have-a-problem-video-shows-hillsongs-brian-houston-knew-about-open-gays-in-choir/
Hillsong and Homosexuality: The Real Story – Pulpit & Pen
http://pulpitandpen.org/2015/08/07/hillsong-and-homosexuality-the-real-story/
From the Lighthouse Blog: Hillsong’s Brian Houston Won’t Give Position on Same-Sex ‘Marriage’: ‘We’re on the Journey With It’ http://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=16253
Hillsong's Brian Houston failed to report abuse and had conflict of interest – royal commission | Australia news | The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2015/nov/23/hillsongs-brian-houston-failed-to-report-abuse-and-had-conflict-of-interest-royal-commission
Hillsong Church Rendition of "Silent Night" Features Roaring 20's Flappers In Nightclub Setting - Berean Research http://bereanresearch.org/hillsong-church-rendition-of-silent-night-features-roaring-20s-flappers-in-nightclub-setting/
Concerns Raised as Hillsong’s Carl Lentz Praises Oprah Winfrey After Appearance on Super Soul Sunday http://christiannews.net/2016/05/28/concerns-raised-as-hillsongs-carl-lentz-praises-oprah-winfrey-after-appearance-on-super-soul-sunday/
Is Hillsong NYC Pastor Carl Lentz 'the Next Big Thing?' Details Magazine Features Pentecostal 'Apostle of Cool' http://m.christianpost.com/news/is-hillsong-nyc-pastor-carl-lentz-the-next-big-thing-details-magazine-features-pentecostal-apostle-of-cool-105125/
Hillsong Promoting Sex Pervert at Women’s Conference – Pulpit & Pen
http://pulpitandpen.org/2016/05/23/hillsong-promoting-sex-pervert-at-womens-conference/
Family friendly Hillsong Includes the Dancing Naked Cowboy? (Church Watch Central) https://churchwatchcentral.com/2016/05/25/family-friendly-hillsong-includes-the-dancing-naked-cowboy
Hillsong's dance with the world - Berean Research http://bereanresearch.org/hillsongs-dance-world/
Hillsong: Houston IS The Problem – Pulpit & Pen http://pulpitandpen.org/2016/05/31/hillsong-houston-is-the-problem/
Ronnie Floyd, Lecrae, and Hillsong Unite with the Pope at Monumental Together 2016 Gathering – Pulpit & Pen http://pulpitandpen.org/2016/06/08/hillsong-ronnie-floyd-lecrae-join-pope-at-monumental-together-2016-gathering/
Hillsong: Heresy Goes Hollywood – Pulpit & Pen http://pulpitandpen.org/2016/07/08/hillsong-heresy-goes-hollywood/
http://pulpitandpen.org/2016/10/18/carl-lentz-to-oprah-winfrey-you-dont-have-to-be-a-christian-to-have-a-relationship-with-god/
http://pulpitandpen.org/2016/12/21/hillsongs-naked-cowboy-is-back-except-now-its-naked-santa/