Bethel Church

Few Worship Leaders Refrain from Choosing Bethel, Hillsong Church Songs, despite Controversies

Few Worship Leaders Refrain from Choosing Bethel, Hillsong Church Songs, despite Controversies

Despite scandals and controversy surrounding the Australia-based Hillsong Church and the California-based Bethel Church, worship leaders still choose to sing songs from the two megachurches.

Shane & Shane Under Fire for Partnering with Bethel Music

Shane & Shane Under Fire for Partnering with Bethel Music

Fans and followers of the Christian music duo Shane & Shane are expressing concern about the musical group's association with Bethel Music.

In a Facebook post on July 5, Shane & Shane announced they are performing at the October 23 Worship Now event at Red Rocks Amphitheater outside of Denver, Colorado. Other Christian artists performing at the event are Phil Wickham, Brandon Lake, Brian Johnson, Jenn Johnson and Jon Reddick.

Bethel Church Co-Pastor Beni Johnson Passes Away from Cancer at 67

Bethel Church Co-Pastor Beni Johnson Passes Away from Cancer at 67

Bill Johnson, the senior pastor of Bethel Church in Redding, California, announced that his wife, Beni Johnson, passed away on Wednesday following a years-long battle with cancer. She was 67.

Bethel Church Launches 24/7 Prayer Campaign for Beni Johnson amid Cancer Battle

Bethel Church Launches 24/7 Prayer Campaign for Beni Johnson amid Cancer Battle

Bethel Church recently launched a 24/7 prayer campaign for Beni Johnson, the wife of senior pastor Bill Johnson, who is battling cancer.

Bethel Church Responds to Pastor's Request for Clarification on Beliefs

Bethel Church Responds to Pastor's Request for Clarification on Beliefs

Is it possible to not endorse or agree with Bethel church but still listen to their worship in a corporate setting? I'm not endorsing and promoting Bethel. I have concerns too. I understand that playing a church's music (in a sense) is viewed as promoting them. I get that, but there is a huge difference between direct promotion and indirect promotion because we have to legally acknowledge the source of the songs for licensing reasons.

Bethel Church's Use of Lord of the Rings Staff to End Racism Sparks Debate

Bethel Church's Use of <em>Lord of the Rings</em> Staff to End Racism Sparks Debate

Bethel Church is under fire once again after church leaders used a Lord of the Rings-like staff and a line from the film to demand an end to racism.

Bethel Church Suspends 'Faith-Healing' Hospital Visits amid Coronavirus Outbreak

Bethel Church Suspends 'Faith-Healing' Hospital Visits amid Coronavirus Outbreak

Bethel Church, popularly known for its unorthodox belief in faith-healings,' has suspended hospital visits for church members and students amid the coronavirus outbreak.