Holy intentions: does Justin Bieber want to become a pastor?

New York, New York - This would be an unusual career move even by celebrity standards: pop star Justin Bieber is thinking about studying to become a pastor, according to media reports!

Is pop star Justin Bieber (26) planning the craziest career change of the year?
Is pop star Justin Bieber (26) planning the craziest career change of the year?  © imago images / ZUMA Press

The pop star is known to be very religious, and the 26-year-old has often stressed how much faith has helped him through difficult times. According to Page Six, Bieber now even wants to turn religion into a career.

"He wants to be a full-fledged pastor next year," a source revealed to OK! Magazine. "Justin has no plans to give up his music career, but he feels there's a bigger calling out there for him."

For a while, celebrity pastor Carl Lentz (42) was the singer's constant companion, having baptized him and guided him through his struggles.

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However, the 42-year-old recently confessed on Instagram that he had been cheating on his wife, prompting Hillsong Church in New York to kick him out – but now it seems none other than Bieber is set to give the church a fresh start.

"Justin has never felt happier or healthier, and he says he owes it to the church," the source said.

The Biebs as a pop star preacher? Fans are definitely eager to find out.

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