Published on December 7, 2023, 1:23 am

In the twilight of December, new additions to the Redding, California 5-member council were introduced. Bethel members Tenessa Audette and Jack Munns, driven by their Christian worldview and commitment towards serving their community, will now accompany Bethel elder Julie Winter in steering the activities of their community.

Bethel Church, based in Redding, California forms an integral part of this narrative. It stands at the helm governed by Bill Johnson and Kris Vallotton as pastors cum self-proclaimed prophets and Apostles. Known for promoting controversial doctrines, such as “glory clouds” thought to be miraculous manifestations of the Holy Spirit – a belief that has been widely debunked – they continue to draw attention.

Depictions like grave sucking challenge biblical foundations while stirring debates across various domains. Many critics see this church’s doctrine as a cult revolving around audacious claims made by its main “Apostles” while sidelining established biblical truths. These propositions are often articulated through immersive worship experiences backed by riveting music.

Ironically, it is love which forms their core message – notably expressed through creating a makeshift heaven during services within their church walls. But that’s not where it ends: beyond these walls lies a dedicated mission powered by an unwavering belief quoted from Bethel’s website implementing the vision for “…the Church to arise and shine…bringing His manifest presence into the darkest corners of the earth.”

Their sphere transcends the spiritual; they have stamped influence within civic spaces too. They literally hold keys to Redding’s convention center controlled by Advance Redding – a non-profit group led by Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry representatives since 2011. While claimed otherwise, connections between Advance Redding and Bethel are undeniable with Kris Vallotton sitting as Board President.

Recent controversy brewed with news about hosting “A Drag Queen Christmas” organized on December 10th featuring drag queens at this civic center supervised by Vallotton and other Bethel Church leaders. This event, targeted for mature audiences over 18, incites speculation on the content that will be showcased in such a setting.

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