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Sep 29, 2018 · The Awakening Australia event—and its main speaker, Bill Johnson—are increasing the awareness of the controversial church throughout the continent. Here are nine things you should know about the Johnsons and the Bethel movement.
Nov 24, 2021 · One of the most well-known criticisms of Bethel, however, is the claim that gold dust has mysteriously fallen from the ceiling during corporate worship events. Bill Johnson described this phenomenon as a “glory cloud" and a supernatural sign of God’s presence.
Oct 26, 2016 · In the interview by Michael Brown, Bill Johnson confirms that Bethel Church does not teach people to seek anointing on deceased people’s graves, which is good to hear. However, he does say that God told him to honor those that he considers great men of the faith, and that if we honor them, then God can release the same anointing again.
Apr 18, 2018 · In a new interview, Jesus Culture founder and director Banning Liebscher addressed several controversies surrounding Bethel Church in Redding, California—including grave sucking.
Nov 15, 2021 · However, Bill Johnson, Bethel’s senior leader, rightly reminded us a few times that it’s not our job to defend us but God’s, and if he doesn’t, then let us be challenged. These accusations have caused me concern therefore for the unity of the worldwide Church.
Oct 18, 2016 · You can still read my cover story, “The Truth About Bethel’s Bill Johnson.” But I’d also encourage you to listen to this interview in which Dr. Michael Brown asks Bill some of the hardest-hitting questions about Bethel controversies I’ve heard.
Apr 18, 2018 · When the move wasn’t immediately publicly shut down by Bethel founder Bill Johnson, there was some outcry. But Liebscher says Bethel doesn’t police its students, even in activities that go against standard charismatic behavior. Johnson did address some controversies in an interview with Dr. Michael Brown.
Nov 26, 2021 · Bill and Beni Johnson, two of the church's most senior leaders, have been accused of heretical conduct for what they believe in and teach. Bill, for example, included the Biblical truth in his book, "Jesus Christ is Perfect Theology ," that God always intends to heal someone.
Nov 11, 2020 · Bethel Church senior associate leader Kris Vallotton took to Instagram after the election to apologize for prophesying that Donald Trump would win a second term, while praying for...
Nov 24, 2021 · And related to this, there was an incident in 2019, when Pastor Bill Johnson stated the church was praying for the two-year-old child of a worship leader to be resurrected from the dead. The miracle never happened, and the church was widely mocked.