Bethel Music

Bethel Music is an influential American worship music collective and record label originating from Bethel Church in Redding, California.Founded in 2001 as part of Bethel Church's ministry, the collective evolved into a global worship movement. It comprises rotating artists, songwriters, and worship leaders who create contemporary Christian music. Known for live albums and chart-topping singles, Bethel Music has won multiple Dove Awards and Billboard chart placements while fostering artists like Brian Johnson and Jenn Johnson.
  • Controversially associated with Bethel Church's unorthodox theological practices, including 'grave soaking' (seeking spiritual anointing from deceased believers' graves), though the music collective distances itself from these teachings.
  • Faced criticism for promoting the 'Bethel Supernatural School of Ministry,' which some Christian denominations consider doctrinally questionable.
  • Experienced significant lineup changes, with key members like Jeremy Riddle and Steffany Gretzinger departing while new artists like Kristene DiMarco and Dante Bowe rose to prominence.