Revival can mess up any church—in a great way. But what does a pastor do when every week at your church seems like a revival? How much "weirdness" do you allow on an everyday basis when you're still seeing long-term fruit produced by people's unorthodox reactions to encountering the Holy Spirit? And what parameters should a healthy church have for moving in signs and wonders?
These are just some of the questions Bill Johnson (pictured) faces regularly as senior pastor of Bethel Church in Redding, Calif., which has become known for its ongoing culture of revival. Ministry Today editor Marcus Yoars recently spoke with Johnson about the challenges of leading a church in the midst of supernatural activity, while simultaneously guiding believers toward a mature faith and increasing love for Jesus.
Listen to part one.
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Listen to part two of Bill Johnson's interview.
Listen to part three of Bill Johnson's interview.
Listen to Beni Johnson's interview.
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