Why I Chose Bethel

How It All Begun : 

It's the first time being out on my own, I just turned eighteen and instead of just getting an apartment across the street from mom and dad (which realistically would be a park but play along), I got the brilliant idea to go to a ministry school out of town. But hmm, but how far out of town? Which school,  which city? Then BAM! I ran into Bethel. When I got my first taste of them it was by listening to Jesus Culture on YouTube. The worship wasn't just surface level clanging, but instead it was a hot pursuit for the heart of God, and seeing him glorified through our worship. Kim, Chris, and their JC team would demonstrate their love and praise for Christ in every song they did. Through them I got to see the part that worship plays for honoring God at Bethel. Then, I heard of Bill Johnson and Kris Vallotton, who are a completely separate treat basket! The wisdom and humility that Bill carries is such an incredible thing. Hearing him speak on the DVD's was such a blessing and he was always careful to hear God first before moving/speaking/doing. I was introduced to Kris Vallotton only through his book, "Purity, the Moral Revolution", and it was definitely a life changer. I later came to know of Dann Farrelly, Danny Silk, and Mark Brooks to name a bit more of the Bethel teaching team. These guys (along with sooo many more amazing men and women) demonstrated through their teachings and books the part their leadership plays in the church. Finally, I was just running into so much Bethel and discovering what their focus is and where their hearts are, that the more I heard about them the more my heart wanted it. The first impression I got from every aspect of Bethel was Love. Love for God, love for the word, love for each other, and  a love for life! It really brings  1 Corinthians 13:1-8 to life, just like it did for me at W&W. What they were chasing after is exactly what was on my spirit and where I wanted to go with God this year! This is why I chose Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry! And so it begins...