She's one of many celebrity Hillsong devotees, including Selena Gomez, Cody Simpson and Vanessa Hudgens.
But despite the church's legion of notable fans, Hailey Baldwin insisted to Yahoo7 Be, that it's not 'about making religion cool' but rather 'vocalising (that) spirituality is OK.'
The 20-year-old's comments come prior to ex Justin Bieber's return to Australia on Monday, to attend the worship group's five-day conference.
'We're not trying to make religion cool': Hailey Baldwin, 20, told Yahoo7 Be, that Hillsong's celebrity devotion vocalises that 'spirituality is OK'
'I don't think it's about making religion cool. I think it's about vocalising (that) spirituality is OK,' the model told the publication during a past Australian trip.
'I started going to that church on my own when I was 17 or 16,' Hailey explained.
While in Sydney late last year, the daughter of actor Stephen Baldwin revealed that she visited Hillsong HQ, to meet the church's founder Brian Houston and his wife Bobbie.
Speaking out: 'I don't think it's about making religion cool. I think it's about vocalising (that) spirituality is OK,' the model told the publication during a past Australian trip
Devoted: 'I started going to that church on my own when I was 17 or 16,' Hailey explained
High-profile: Hailey and Justin, 23, appeared to confirm their romance with a series of flirty snaps shared to Instagram in January 2016. However by March that same year, their relationship looked to have cooled off
'I've known them for a while and I wanted to be able to go see Brian and Bobbie who started the church out here,' she said.
Hailey's comments come prior to ex Justin Bieber's return to Australia on Monday, to attend Hillsong's five-day conference in Sydney.
The event commenced on Tuesday night at Qudos Bank Arena, and concludes on July 7.
According to the group's website, the conference 'is all about championing the cause of THE Church of Jesus Christ - across every nation, denomination, age and background.'
Case of the ex: Hailey's comments come prior to Justin's return to Australia on Monday, to attend Hillsong's five-day conference in Sydney
Sighting: Prior to the conference's start, the 23-year-old hitmaker went shirtless as he strolled along Sydney's Bondi Beach
It inspires leaders and believers alike to 'make a difference in their sphere of influence for Kingdom's cause. It equips the church with God-breathed sessions, practical tools, and connection.'
This is not Justin's first trip to Australia to attend a major Hillsong church event.
In June 2015, the 23-year-old flew into Sydney to attend another five-day conference, along with ex-girlfriend Hailey.
After the event, he left Sydney with Hillsong pastor Joel Houston, whose father Brian founded the Australian movement.
Familiar face: Justin has been accompanied on the trip Down Under with well-known Hillsong pastor Carl Lentz (left)
Celebrity devotees: The worship group has a legion of notable followers including Justin's ex Selena Gomez, 24
In March this year, Justin also attended Hillsong's Australia Colour Conference launch.
During that trip he was also joined by pastor Carl Lentz, who has been previously called a 'rock star preacher'.
Hailey and Justin appeared to confirm their romance with a series of flirty snaps shared to Instagram in January 2016.
However by March that same year, their relationship looked to have cooled off.
She's a fan: Actress Vanessa Hudgens, 28, is also a Hillsong worshipper
Another name: While Gold Coast native Cody Simpson, 20, is also among the celebrities to practice the religion
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