In an upcoming, in-depth interview, Pastor Sam Collier sits down with Managing Editor Nicola A. Menzie for a revealing conversation about his tumultuous ministry journey, the dissolution of his marriage, and the hard lessons learned along the way.
Collier, now the lead pastor of Christian Cultural Center Atlanta, has had a highly visible and often challenging career path. Many will know him from his previous roles as the pastor of Story Church and, previously known as Hillsong Church Atlanta. In the hour-long discussion, Collier opens up about the immense impact these transitions had not only on him but also on his family and congregation.
The conversation dives into the pivotal moments of his ministry. Collier discusses how the well-documented scandals within the global Hillsong Church organization directly led to his departure and the founding of the independent Story Church. However, the challenges didn’t end there. They discuss how some of Collier’s own marital issues contributed to Story Church eventually shuttering its doors before being reborn through a landmark partnership with the Christian Cultural Center, founded by the Rev. Dr. A.R. Bernard in Brooklyn, N.Y.
Menzie also asked Collier straightforwardly if he still maintains that he never cheated on his former wife. His response, and the broader discussion around co-parenting and his new projects, promises to be a central part of this compelling Q&A.
While viewers will have to wait for the full interview to hear his complete answer, Collier offered a moment of raw accountability, reflecting on his actions during a difficult season in his marriage.
“I chose coping mechanisms that were definitely not the best," Collier admits in the interview. "Not the thing that I believe God would even be excited about… to deal with the hard that I have to 100% take accountability for.”
Update (August 20, 2025): The full Q&A with Pastor Sam Collier is live. Read/Watch It Here
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