By Carrie Lloyd2021-11-15T17:22:00
Having been both a student and teacher at Bethel Church’s School of Supernatural Ministry (BSSM), Carrie Lloyd is aware of the concerns and speculation that has swirled around the controversial Californian megachurch. Carrie previously declined to address the rumours. She explains why she’s now choosing to set the record straight
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2020-01-02T00:00:00Z
Last month, Bethel Church in Redding, California urged its followers to pray for two year-old Olive Heiligenthal to be raised from the dead. The hashtag #WakeUpOlive trended on social media while the church sang, danced and declared "resurrection power". But despite six days of praying God would work a miracle and raise Olive from the dead, she didn’t wake up. Here, Jessica Miller reflects on the theology which she believes drove the church to prayer, and explains why she believes it can be so damaging
2019-08-29T00:00:00Z
Bethel Church's recent Instagram posts have made Christians who identify as gay or same-sex attracted scared of walking into church on Sunday, says Fraser Atkins
2014-12-16T00:00:00Z By Greg Downes
Charismatics from around the world have been flocking to Bethel Church in Redding, California, to experience its ongoing focus on worship, miracles and revival. Greg Downes speaks to Bethel’s leader Bill Johnson about faith and doubt, hunting and healing – and his hope for revival.
2024-07-26T13:33:00Z By Dr James Patrick
The Foreign Secretary has announced the UK will reinstate funding to the UN’s agency for Palestinian refugees. But citing claims that UNRWA employees took part in the 7 October terrorist attacks, Dr James Patrick says Christians should oppose the decision
2024-07-25T14:04:00Z By George Pitcher
Can’t we find better things to criticise our politicians over than the fact that they laugh too much? We need more joy in politics, not less, says George Pitcher. Long may the US vice president’s laughter remain
2024-07-25T13:54:00Z By Joe Gallant
As accusations emerge that large churches are using geofencing in an attempt to poach Christians from smaller congregations, Joe Gallant says we should be reaching the lost, not preaching to the converted
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