Bethel Church (Redding, California)

Bethel Church (Redding, California) was founded in 1954 as a Assemblies of God church, and became a non-denominational church in 2006. It is known as a charismatic church led by popular false teacher Bill Johnson (since 1996), who teaches the Kenosis view and Word of Faith theology. The church claims to have Apostles and Prophets, and alleged workings of the Holy Spirit to bring healing, prophecy, etc. The church also has women pastors and leaders. There have been reports of something described as gold dust being seen in the air, and also common-place to see people speaking in irreverent babble and having uncontrolled/erratic convulsions. There is as a controversial practice where individuals lie on the graves of deceased Christian leaders to receive their “anointing” or spiritual gifts, which is essentially is/similar to a form of necromancy.

This is the main campus of Bethel Church, which the church also operates other campuses in:

• Bethel Church (Atlanta, Georgia)
• Bethel Church (Austin, Texas)
• Bethel Church (Cleveland, Ohio)
• Bethel Church (New York City, New York)
• Bethel Church (Valparaiso, Indiana)
• Bethel Church (Whangarei, New Zealand)

The following organizations are affiliated with the church:

• Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry
• Bethel Music
• Bethel College (closed 2025)
• Bethel Transformation Center
• Bethel Leaders Network

Other individuals associated with Bethel Church leadership include:

• Kris Vallotton
• Kathy Vallotton
• Brian Johnson
• Jenn Johnson
• Ben Armstron
• Heather Armstrong
• Dann Farrelly
• Danny Silk
• Paul Manwaring
• Steve Moore
• Ruth Moore
• Dave Harvey
• Taff Harvy

References:

• https://www.equip.org/articles/christian-idolatry-evaluating-bethel-church-and-bill-johnson/
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvHK2MjPZCk
• https://www.monergism.com/bill-johnson