Bill Johnson (pastor)

Bill Johnson (born 1951) is a Charismatic Christian revivalist, itinerant speaker, author, and a Senior Pastor of Bethel Church in Redding, California.^[1] He has been featured in video segments by Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN),^[2][3] Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN), and various Darren Wilson films such as Father of Lights and Holy Ghost Reborn.

Biography

Johnson is a fifth-generation pastor.^[4] His father, M. Earl Johnson had been senior pastor at Bethel Church, then an Assemblies of God church, in Redding from 1968 to 1982. Bill Johnson met his future wife Beni at Bethel in 1969.^[5] They served as pastors of Mountain Chapel in Weaverville, California from 1978 to 1996.^[1] In 1987, seeking a revival of healing, he attended a conference with John Wimber.^[1] He received further inspiration when attending the Toronto Blessing revival in 1995. Bill and Beni Johnson returned to Bethel Church in Redding as pastors in February 1996. In 1998,^[6] they started the Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry to "train up a generation that walks in 'revival culture'".^[7]

Published works

• When Heaven Invades Earth (Destiny Image Publishers, 2003) ISBN 0-7684-2952-8
• The Supernatural Power of a Transformed Mind (Destiny Image Publishers, 2005) ISBN 0-7684-2252-3
• When Heaven Invades Earth Devotional & Journal (Destiny Image Publishers, August 2005) ISBN 0-7684-2297-3
• Shifting Shadow of Supernatural Power: A Prophetic Manual for Those Wanting to Move in God's Supernatural Power (co-author) (Destiny Image Publishers, *August 2006) ISBN 0-7684-2369-4
• Dreaming With God (Destiny Image, December 2006) ISBN 0-7684-2399-6
• The Supernatural Ways of Royalty (co-author) (Destiny Image Publishers, 2006) ISBN 0-7684-2323-6
• The Supernatural Power of a Transformed Mind 40-Day Devotional and Personal Journal (Destiny Image, September 2006) ISBN 0-7684-2399-6 ISBN 0-7684-2375-9
• Here Comes Heaven!: A Kid's Guide to God's Supernatural Power (co-author) (Destiny Image, October 2007) ISBN 0-7684-2502-6
• Face to Face with God (Charisma House, 2007) ISBN 978-1-59979-070-1
• Strengthen Yourself in The Lord (Destiny Image Publishers, 2007) ISBN 0-7684-2427-5
• A Life of Miracles: A 365 day guide to prayer and miracles (Destiny Image, February 2008) ISBN 978-0-7684-2612-0
• Strengthen Yourself in the Lord (Audio Book) (Destiny Image, February 2008) ISBN 0-7684-2610-3
• Release the Power of Jesus ISBN 978-0-7684-2712-7
• The Essential Guide to Healing (co-author) (Chosen Books, 2011) ISBN 978-0-8007-9519-1
• Hosting the presence (destiny image, ISBN 9780768441291
• Experience the Impossible (Chosen Books, 2014) ISBN 978-0-8007-9617-4

See also

• Heidi Baker
• Bethel Church (Redding, California)
• Toronto Airport Christian Fellowship

References

1. "Bill". Bill Johnson Ministries. Retrieved 30 May 2016.
2. "Living a Life of Miracles - CBN TV - Video". Cbn.com. 2011-04-07. Retrieved 2016-06-01.
3. "Miracles Outside the Church Walls - CBN TV - Video". Cbn.com. 2011-04-07. Retrieved 2016-06-01.
4. "Biographies - Bill Johnson". Morningstar Ministries. Retrieved 3 June 2016.
5. Johnson, Beni (2009). The Happy Intercessor. Destiny Image. p. 21. ISBN 0-7684-2753-3.
6. "BSSM Mission". Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry. Retrieved 3 June 2016.
7. Johnson, Beni (2009). The Happy Intercessor. Destiny Image. p. 27. ISBN 0-7684-2753-3.

External links

• Bill Johnson Ministries
• Bethel Church website