Hillsong Church

Hillsong Church is a Christian megachurch in Baulkham Hills, a northwestern Sydney suburb, operating several locations across the city with services that include live music and visual technology. The main campus in Baulkham Hills features large gathering spaces with stages, projection screens and sound systems, while smaller sites across different neighborhoods provide similar facilities on a more compact scale.

The Houstons founded the congregation in 1983 as Hills Christian Life Centre, holding initial services in a school hall in the Hills District. The church grew rapidly over the following decades, opening locations in different Australian cities and overseas while maintaining its headquarters in Baulkham Hills.

Congregants sing along to contemporary worship songs during services, often accompanied by live bands and choirs that create an atmosphere where many visitors raise their hands and join in. Many people stay after gatherings for coffee and conversation, which shapes the social life of the community and helps newcomers feel welcomed into the congregation.

Most gatherings take place on weekends, with multiple services offered at different times to accommodate varying schedules. Visitors typically find parking available on site and can choose between locations depending on which is closest to where they are staying or which atmosphere they prefer.

The congregation operates its own college within the church complex, training students in ministry and theology while they simultaneously participate in regular church activities. This connection means visitors often encounter young people from different countries who live and study on site while volunteering at events and services.