Did Infidelity Rumors Cost Israel Houghton His Job At Joel Osteen's Lakewood Church?

Adrienne Bailon and Christian singer Israel Houghton’s relationship is under scrutiny after rumors began flying he and Adrienne were having an affair behind his wife’s back, which led to his alleged firing from the Lakewood Church. In case you missed it, Houghton divorced his wife of 20 years earlier this year, but Houghton says their marriage ended 5-years-ago.

Houghton’s Lakewood Church released a statement debunking that he was fired from the ministry.

“We can confirm that Israel is on indefinite leave, but it is important to clarify that we still consider Israel to be a part of the Lakewood family and that his employment has not been terminated,” the church said in a statement.

Houghton recently defended his new relationship and Adrienne Bailon in a lengthy Facebook post - READ MORE