bethel Leaders‍ Brian and Jenn Johnson Hailed as “Commanders of Armies” in Prophetic Worship Movement

Kris Vallotton, a prominent pastor at⁣ Bethel church, has drawn a powerful parallel between Brian ‍and Jenn Johnson and the biblical figures ⁤of King David and Israel’s armies, highlighting their role in a new era⁤ of⁤ spiritual warfare through worship.

Vallotton described the ‍Johnsons as “two commanders of armies that were⁤ setting up⁢ worship for warfare,”⁣ referencing ⁣passages from 1st Chronicles 25 and Psalm 149. He specifically sees⁤ a prophetic mantle on Jenn Johnson, characterizing her as‍ a prophetess whose worship ⁢songs serve as potent weapons⁢ in contemporary spiritual warfare.

Brian ⁤Johnson, bethel’s worship pastor, has openly ‍shared his past struggles⁣ with⁤ extreme panic attacks, detailing his journey⁤ to healing in⁢ his book, When God Becomes Real. Vallotton ⁢believes God will utilize Brian⁣ Johnson’s voice to bring deliverance to America, suggesting that Johnson has been given a specific song for the nation ⁢that will foster ‍straightened paths and ⁣usher in a “second⁣ era, ‍which will be the era of reformation.”

Reflecting on the foundational principles of⁢ worship at Bethel, Bill Johnson recalled his father’s‍ teachings about ministering to God as kings and priests.‍ He shared a personal memory from the ⁣early 1970s when his parents, along with a ‍dedicated ⁣group, committed themselves to worship. Johnson recounted the significant opposition they faced, particularly when the church’s focus shifted to singing songs directed to God rather than about Him. This led to a dramatic decrease in attendance, with a sanctuary that could seat ⁤600 only drawing 65 people after the fellowship fractured.

Despite the challenges, Johnson remembered the palpable “freshness” and “presence” in ‍the room ⁢during those times, noting ⁤that from that core group, their ministry began to “increase and explode ⁤to multiple services.” He also spoke of his father’s teachings on the⁢ inner and outer courts from the book ⁢of Ezekiel, a concept that deeply impacted him. Johnson shared a personal prayer to God: “I give You⁤ the rest of my life to teach me this one thing…what is it like to minister ‍to You?” This profound desire to⁣ understand and embody true worship continues to shape⁣ the‍ ministry at Bethel.