Bethel Church: Heaven on Earth?
California’s most prominent charismatic church, led by Bill Johnson, divides opinion. Andy Peck finds out why some believe Bethel is seeing heaven come to earth, and others claim that it’s a deception
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OpinionGraham Kendrick wants you to sing ‘unpopular’ songs in church. Here’s why
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Magazine FeaturesWill Artificial Intelligence save us or destroy us? 4 Christian experts weigh in
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