Female ‘prophet’ at Hillsong-style megachurch breaks her silence to make major confession in love triangle scandal

A female “prophet” from a Hillsong-like megachurch has broken her silence and confessed to an affair with a married church leader.

Stacey Hilliar – a married mother and self-proclaimed prophet – abruptly resigned from the Neuma Church, a Pentecostal revival congregation based in Melbourne, in February after a cheating scandal was exposed.

Former police officer Corey Turner, his wife Simone and Ms Hilliar all resigned from their leadership positions at Neuma Church after the scandal became public.

Mr Turner admitted last month to having an affair with Ms Hilliar, while both parties were married to other leaders within the church congregation.

On Saturday, Ms Hilliar shared a lengthy statement on Instagram on behalf of her family after the investigation into the incident was completed.

“My, Staceys, poor choices from November 2023 – January 2024, for which I make no apologies, are being soberly processed and worked out privately as our family seeks healing and recovery, looking to the future united,” she said.

‘I am sorry for the pain and disappointment I have caused so many people. I own my part and I own my sin. No one else is responsible for my choices. I simply apologize and ask for your forgiveness.

‘I am committed to the ACC restoration process [Australian Christian Churches] and honor their leadership.”

Mrs Hilliar confirmed that she and her husband, Jai, have both resigned from their roles within the church following strong recommendations from the Senior Pastor.

“For some, this statement has taken too long, but we are committed to respecting the integrity of the ACC investigation process that began in early February,” she said.

“I, Stacey, resigned from my leadership role on February 2, 2024 due to my clear violation of the code of conduct for which I am responsible.”

She then expressed the couple’s heartfelt love and thanked the church community. “For the past twelve years, our family has had the privilege of serving and being a part of one of our nation’s largest churches, Neuma Church,” she said in a statement.

“We are honored to serve and work with some of the most incredible people – friends, families and leaders – we are privileged to know and love you. We miss you.

“As we look to the future, we express our gratitude to our Neuma Church family, the broader Body of Christ, the ACC and to our gracious, kind and forgiving God who is our hope and our restoration.”

The church council sent an email to the congregation on February 3 stating that the leadership changes were due to health issues and “unforeseen circumstances.”

On February 23, Mr Turner confessed his “sin” in a statement to his 28,000 Instagram followers, saying he was caught in a “fog of deception” because his soul was tired.

Neuma has 12 branches in Australia, Thailand and the US, and sermons delivered in large concert halls are known to send worshipers to the floor in frenzied scenes of moaning, crying and praying.

According to the email to members, the board was informed of the affair through an anonymous complaint. The leaders resigned when confronted.

It is not disclosed how long the infidelity had been going on.

Mr. Turner and Ms. Hilliar went to Europe in October 2023 with other church staff.

In his statement, Mr. Turner said: “As of the end of 2023, I did not adequately guard my heart, seek help from trusted spiritual fathers, take decisive action, or get the necessary rest I needed due to the increasing fatigue in my body. own soul.’

“In a fog of deception that clouded my emotions and judgment, I sinned and compromised my relationship with God, my marriage covenant, my character, and my call to ministry.”

Mr Turner said he was grateful to his family, and his wife in particular, “who have faithfully supported me and embraced me in my weakness.”

It seems that both parties are determined to repair their marriage.

Within weeks of the scandal coming to light, Mr Turner shared photos and videos of himself with his wife and three children spending time together and going on holiday.

Mrs. Hilliar, married with four children, was on the church’s executive team like Mr. and Mrs. Turner, but also described herself as a “prophetic pillar” who had heard the “voice of God” since she was nine.

She previously said, “I grew up with the voice of God being very familiar to me, it was very natural for me to talk to Mom and Dad about my dreams and what I felt like the Lord was saying.”

She provided an online training for those who wanted to “increase their prophetic gifts,” but her website appears to have been taken down in recent weeks.

The Neuma church board’s email to members in February read: “The board has received a complaint from a member of the church alleging that Pastor Corey Turner was in an inappropriate relationship.”

“The allegation was presented to both pastors and communicated to Australian Christian churches… Both pastors were immediately dismissed by the board pending an internal investigation.”

“Understandably, both ministers were under great stress and the board was concerned for their health and well-being, as well as that of their families.”

The church will not conduct an internal investigation because all parties involved have withdrawn.

However, the Australian Christian Churches – a network of Pentecostal churches – will continue to investigate the matter.

Daily Mail Australia contacted Mr Turner, Ms Hilliar and Neuma Church for comment but received no response.