Jenn Johnson: ‘We’ve seen crazy things happen at Bethel’

By Megan Cornwell2023-08-30T16:09:00

Worship leader Jenn Johnson talks gold dust, grave sucking and supernatural healing with Megan Cornwell

It must be one of the best-known megachurches in America, producing songs that are sung by congregations around the world, but, according to Jenn Johnson, when it comes to the body of Christ, Bethel is probably akin to an armpit.

She says this in jest, of course, but if you’re looking for an up-close-and-personal account of the ministry, Johnson is your go-to. The 41-year-old has been leading worship in Redding, California, with her husband, Brian, since she was 18. During that time, she has seen “crazy” supernatural phenomena, including the much-discussed gold dust that reportedly fell for hours during one church worship service.

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