UPDATE: Joel Olsteen has not fired Israel Houghton and he confirms dating Adrienne Bailion (statement)
buzzz worthy. . . Popular gospel singer Israel Houghton still has his position as the head worship leader at Lakewood Church if he wants it. Following TMZ breaking a story that Houghton is dating actress and Co-Host of "The Real" Adrienne Balion, there were reports that Pastor Joel Olsteen fired the Grammy winning worshiper, citing his relationship with Balion as the reason. While Houghton is on an indefinite leave, his employment with the church has not been terminated. He is "still a part of the family" according to a statement the Houston based church released on their Web site last Thursday. “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 6-time Grammy winner said he met Bailion two years ago when they worked together on one his film,"I'm In Love With A Church Girl" and the...