Bill Johnson (pastor)

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Bill Bryant Johnson (born July 18, 1951) is the senior leader of Bethel Church, a Charismatic megachurch in Redding, California. Under his leadership, the congregation reportedly grew from approximately 2,000 members in 1996 to almost 9,000 in 2026. Johnson promotes beliefs related to revival, faith healing, and supernatural manifestations—topics, which are central to the Bethel movement and have influenced contemporary charismatic Christianity. In 1998, he co-founded the Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry. Johnson is also an author and itinerant speaker, appearing in Christian media and documentary films. His ministry has attracted both widespread support and criticism, particularly in relation to theology, charismatic practices, and political involvement. Johnson has also gained recognition in popular media, appearing in documentaries like Father of Lights and American Gospel: Christ Alone, and in interviews with CBN and Charisma magazine. Politically, he has expressed conservative...

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