(ChurchLeaders) Reed Bogard, pastor of Hillsong Dallas in Dallas, Texas, announced Sunday that he and his wife, Jess, are stepping down as pastors in order to pursue health and to transition into a new season in their lives. In addition to helping plant Hillsong Dallas and Hillsong LA, the Bogards helped plant Hillsong NYC while serving alongside recently disgraced pastor Carl Lentz.
“It has been an incredible ride thus far,” said Reed Bogard in a prerecorded message prior to Sunday’s livestreamed sermon, which was delivered by Hillsong pastor Brian Houston. “We’ve had some crazy days, some great days seeing God do many, many miracles, and so we’re so grateful for that.” Reed and Jess Bogard met at Hillsong International Leadership College in Australia and later returned to the U.S. to plant the three Hillsong churches with which they have been involved.