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It is clear that the author of this article resents Ms. Zschech, apparently because she was a successful Christian musician and songwriter. Or more precisely, because she was an instrumental part of Hillsong's meteoric rise to prominence.
Ms. Zschech has been very successful. The royalties from her songs, like the seminal worship favorite "Shout to the Lord," have undoubtedly been substantial.
This success appears to be a sticking point with the author, but for reasons unknown. Also unknown is how much the Zschechs paid for the property, how much work they did on it, or how long they owned it. The author, however, somehow knows that the Zschechs did something wrong or unholy.
And this is why we have made this blog post. There is nothing that can be identified as being improper or unchristian about becoming successful. There is nothing improper or unchristian about being a part of Hillsongs, even if Hillsongs has beliefs one disagrees with.
If the author could point to a single issue of character or improper behavior, that might tip the scales. But absent any documentation, the author is simply impugning a person for living in a nice house.
The reader can read some things here about this remarkable woman. Here is a partial list of songs written by her.
"A worker deserves his wages." - Lk. 10:7
World-renowned worship leader Darlene Zschech, famous for being the face of Hillsong Worship and writing the worship standard “Shout to the Lord”, has sold her oceanside mansion for over $4,000,000.
The best-selling musician made her home alongside Pastors Brian and Bobbie Houston at Hillsong Church for over 25 years, serving as “worship pastor” of the Hillsong team and leading praise and worship worldwide. Zshech was also the “brand” of Hillsong in a large way, featured prominently on all their albums and selling over 5 million records.
Darlene left Hillsong in 2011 to become a senior pastor, along with her husband Mark Zchech, at Hope Unlimited Church, a multi-site campus that now boasts 11 locations across three continents.
According to the Daily Mercury which reported on the sale of the house: “Selling agent Tim Andrews from LJ Hooker Terrigal would not comment on the sale price, but during marketing the property had a guide of $4-$4.4 million. It was purchased by a local family making a sea change from acreage.
With luxury touches sprawling across three separate levels, the 1258-square-meter [13541 square feet] property hugs the headland that separates Terrigal and North Avoca and includes state of the art home technology, multiple entertainment areas including a pool and barbecue area and several cliff facing balconies as well as a private movie theatre.”
We don’t know what prompted her to buy this mansion in the first place, or why she felt that such an opulent abode was befitting a minister of Christ. Clearly the worship business has been exceedingly lucrative for Zchech, who has been richly rewarded for peddling Hillsong prosperity propaganda for decades.
The best-selling musician made her home alongside Pastors Brian and Bobbie Houston at Hillsong Church for over 25 years, serving as “worship pastor” of the Hillsong team and leading praise and worship worldwide. Zshech was also the “brand” of Hillsong in a large way, featured prominently on all their albums and selling over 5 million records.
Darlene left Hillsong in 2011 to become a senior pastor, along with her husband Mark Zchech, at Hope Unlimited Church, a multi-site campus that now boasts 11 locations across three continents.
According to the Daily Mercury which reported on the sale of the house: “Selling agent Tim Andrews from LJ Hooker Terrigal would not comment on the sale price, but during marketing the property had a guide of $4-$4.4 million. It was purchased by a local family making a sea change from acreage.
With luxury touches sprawling across three separate levels, the 1258-square-meter [13541 square feet] property hugs the headland that separates Terrigal and North Avoca and includes state of the art home technology, multiple entertainment areas including a pool and barbecue area and several cliff facing balconies as well as a private movie theatre.”
We don’t know what prompted her to buy this mansion in the first place, or why she felt that such an opulent abode was befitting a minister of Christ. Clearly the worship business has been exceedingly lucrative for Zchech, who has been richly rewarded for peddling Hillsong prosperity propaganda for decades.
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