Summary Last year, Hillsong's conference in Sydney attracted around 20,000 followers
SYDNEY (Reuters) Justin Bieber arrived in Sydney on Monday to attend a week-long gathering at a Hillsong pentecostal church, after the pop star this year vowed to discard his hard-partying image.
"Justin is here, like tens of thousands of others, as a delegate who is seeking to build stronger foundations into his life," Hillsong Church said in a statement.
Music is central to Hillsong s form of worship but the Canadian singer is unlikely to perform any of Hillsong s faith-based songs, according to the church.
Bieber has made headlines for his hard partying lifestyle and run-ins with the law in several countries, including a January 2014 arrest for allegedly racing a Lamborghini through Miami. He announced in January on his Facebook page that he wanted to leave behind his "arrogant" and conceited" behavior.
Last year, Hillsong s conference in Sydney attracted around 20,000 followers from more than 60 countries.
