Bethel Church (Redding)

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Bethel Church is a non-denominational American megachurch with 9,000 members in Redding, California, part of the neo-charismatic movement and known for its controversial teachings and practices. The church was established in 1952 and between 1954–2006 was affiliated with the Assemblies of God; it is currently led by Bill Johnson with a weekly congregation in excess of 8,000 people. Bethel identifies with charismatic practices such as faith healing, prophecy, and raising the dead, with church services frequently including behaviors and experiences interpreted by participants as manifestations of the Holy Spirit. Bethel has its own music labels, Bethel Music and Jesus Culture ministries, which have gained popularity for contemporary worship music. The church runs the Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry with over 2,000 students annually. Bethel and its leaders have received extensive media coverage, both praising their influence and criticizing their unconventional beliefs and practices...

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