Richard Flory

USC Center for Religion and Civic Culture

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Senior director of research and evaluation at USC Center for Religion and Civic Culture.

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Hillsong Church is leading a new evangelical movement, which has drawn many celebrities. Church members include Chris Pratt, Justin Bieber, Kendall Jenner, and Kevin Durant.

The rise of hipster evangelicals and Hillsong Church

Hillsong Church is leading a new evangelical movement, which has drawn many celebrities. Church members include Chris Pratt, Justin Bieber, Kendall Jenner, and Kevin Durant.

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