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A female 'prophet' from a Hillsong-like megachurch has broken her silence, confessing to an affair with a married church leader.
Stacey Hilliar - a married mum and self-described prophet - abruptly resigned from Neuma church, a Pentecostal revival congregation based in Melbourne, in February after a cheating scandal was exposed.
Former policeman Corey Turner, his wife Simone, and Ms Hilliar all resigned from leadership positions at the Neuma church after the scandal became public.
Mr Turner admitted to having an affair with Ms Hilliar last month, 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 investigations into the incident concluded.
A female 'prophet' from a Hillsong-like megachurch has broken her silence, confessing to an affair with a married church leader
'My, Staceys, poor choices from Nov 2023 - Jan 2024, for which I offer no excuses, are being soberly processed & worked through in private as our family seeks healing and restoration, looking to the future, united,' she said.
'For the pain and disappointment I have caused to so many people, l am sorry. I own my part and I own my sin. Nobody else is responsible for my choices. I simply offer my apology and ask for your forgiveness.
'I am committed to the restoration process provided by the ACC [Australian Christian Churches] and honour their leadership.'
On Saturday, Ms Hilliar shared a lengthy statement on Instagram on behalf of her family after investigations into the incident concluded
Ms Hilliar confirmed she and her husband, Jai, have both stood down from their roles within the church at the strong recommendation of the Senior Pastor.
'To some, this statement has taken too long, however, we have been committed to honouring the integrity of the ACC investigation process that commenced in early February,' she said.
'I, Stacey, resigned on 2 February, 2024 from my executive role due to my clear breach of the code of conduct for which I am responsible.'
Stacey Hilliar is pictured with her husband Jai. They have four children together
She went on to express the pair's sincere love and thanks to the church community. 'For the last 12 years, our family has had the privilege of serving and being part of one of our nation's great churches, Neuma Church,' she said in a statement.
'We have been honoured to serve and walk with some of the most incredible people - friends, families & leaders - we are privileged to know and love you. We miss you.
'As we look to the future, we offer our thanks to our Neuma Church family, the wider Body of Christ, the ACC & to our gracious, kind & forgiving God who is our hope and our restoration.'
Stacey Hilliar is pictured preaching during a service at Pentecostal church, Neuma
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