Council candidate Tenessa Audette lays out her goals to KRCR's Sam Chimenti (KRCR) REDDING, Calif. Another candidate has thrown her hat into Redding's crowded city . Bethels slogan, On earth, as it is in heaven, directs its believers to infiltrate every aspect of their communities. Munns did not respond to multiple requests for comment. I waited and watched Winter carefully for signs that shed wear Bethel on her sleeve. Your tax-deductible gift helps our journalists report the truth and hold Christian leaders and organizations accountable. Local critics oppose Bethels promotion of gay conversion therapy and its fight against COVID masks, vaccinations, and closures. This story is part of Shasta Scout's citizen-powered election coverage. Submit ithere. He said in his speech to delegates 'They are pressing and saying, 'no peace without the Jewish state Hmm! The 2022 local election cycle is heating up in the Northstate. Yikes!! These three appear the most polished, most prepared, most experienced, most articulate and most accomplished. compared women who seek out abortions to school shooters. No One Knows. Some are even Trump supporters, so go figure. The City of Redding, incorporated on October 4, 1887, is a general law city formed under state legislative statutes and governed by a body of laws in the State Constitution. encourage attendees to vote for Trump or risk facing Gods displeasure. If you live in Shasta County, youre probably familiar with Bethel Church, a North Redding megachurch with an attendance of approximately 10,000. In reply to R.V. Photo: KRCR video screengrab. But Shea said that voter concerns about his attendance at Bethel are part of what running for office entails. Steve Rabey is a veteran author and journalist who has published more than 50 books and 2,000 articles about religion, spirituality, and culture. My focus in my run for City Council is on minimizing homelessness, fighting crime, and strengthening our economy. Like Vollmers, Valenzuelas social media posts suggest a mindset aligned with election-deniers. She is a member of Turtle Bay, Friends of the Library, Redding Rotary, Shasta County . At first you are thankful, but you feel like it was a bit invasive. In interviews with local candidates Shasta Scout avoided asking directly about Bethel Church involvement to avoid discriminating against individuals on the basis of their faith. 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Instead, I make my selections based upon candidates backgrounds, experience, endorsements, creativity, tenacity, enthusiasm, ideas, energy, and the amount of work theyve invested in their campaigns. There are three primary reasons members are concerned about Bethel, not all of them shared by all members. Scheide. North Haven: 2.5 inches. Who Will Pay for the SBCs Abuse Reforms Over the Long Term? Tenessa started a business, Called to Action Consulting, Inc, and over the last seven years has managed campaigns for City Council, County Supervisor, District Attorney, Congressional, Assembly, and Governor races. Some of the replies are incorrect, such as the widely-reported assumption that candidate Johnson is a Bethel Church member. Correction made. Some say the church has helped the city in many ways: But some residents have grown frustrated with Bethels combination of other-worldly theology and increasing this-worldly clout, as the appearance of Buck Fethel T-shirts show. I was born in the mid 80's in Yuba City, California but moved as an infant to Redding, California where I was raised and ultimately started my family. Of those 10 candidates, three are current Bethel Church members, and three are members of The Stirring Church, including one whos a former Bethel Church member. Patrick "Hacker" Jones He knows a thing or two about hackin', lemme tell ya. Things got especially slick when you introduced HR departments to this conversation and mention of potential lawsuits. I dont understand Catholic incense, midnight mass, Mormon underwear or Jehovah Witnesses disdain for celebrating birthdays, Thanksgiving or other wonderful events. I'm scared Lol. Once was the churchs vocal response to a 2018 California bill which would have made it illegal for Bethel to sell resources with the intent to reduce or eliminate same-sex attraction, according to a tweet from Vallotton. The large number of travelers who visit the megachurch and its five schools Bethel Christian School, Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry, Bethel Conservatory of the Arts, Bethel School of Technology and Bethel Music College helped attract nonstop United Airlines flights to Los Angeles. Suddenly, theres the implication that companies should protect themselves and be rid of those youve now damned as Bethel-haters people whove done nothing more than belong to a Facebook group, or who happen to express negative opinions or concerns about Bethel Church on social media. In 2016, I wrote a post titled, Bethel Redding: A Dangerous Evangelical Cult.Since that time, thousands and thousands of people (Almost 14,000 viewers in 2019, 18,000 in 2018, 24,000 in 2017, and 17,000 in 2016) have come to this site seeking information about Bethel Redding, an Evangelical megachurch in Redding, California pastored by Bill . Bethel teaches what is known as the 7 Mountains Mandate, a theology that encourages Christians to influence the seven mountains of society, including the political realm, to bring Gods kingdom realities to earth. 2008. Bethel Redding has also become associated with certain phenomena that are interpreted by the leadership and the congregation as manifesting the presence and glory of God. Have I done the research? (Click on names for more information about each candidate.). Feb 20, 2023 5:15 PM . Classificados de Traduo nos Estados Unidos. You can unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time. As a nonprofit religious institution, Bethel is not permitted to endorse or fund political candidates. The problem with this rigid strategy is that generally speaking, once Bethel and Stirring-related candidates are removed from the playing field, the remaining choices are inoffensively OK at best, and stunningly out-to-lunch at worst. With three more Bethel-affiliated candidates running for three open council seats this fall, a win by any two would leave the council with what might be described as a Bethel majority., Thats exactly what persuaded candidate James Crockett to run for the council this election. To make a donation,click here. 1313 Market Street Redding, CA 96001-0611 530.241.7320 www.shastaartscouncil.org shastar[email protected]astaartscouncil.org Funded in part by the California Arts Council, a state agency; The National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency; and the City of Redding. We break down why. Crockett says while hes sure some in the church would endorse Christian Nationalism he doesnt believe most in the churchs rank-and-file are even sure what that term means and he has not heard it taught from the pulpit. With 10 city council candidates competing for three seats in the Nov. 8 general election, its a contentious game of political musical chairs. Contact him at RVScheide@anewscafe.com.. I realize many interpret it differently, as a mandate to Christians to control all institutions, She explained. But most of all, at what point will citizens who feel distraught by what they classify as lousy election options stop complaining and run for office themselves? Redding council candidate Tenessa Audette is open about her involvement at Bethel Church. Theyll show up and work hard. It says so right in the Bible. Christianity Today defines Christian Nationalism, Supervisor Jones Wants More Power To Set The Board, And The Peoples, Agenda. I hope everyone knows those things too.. Let Us Worship participants, many from Bethel Church and The Stirring church, crowd around Sean Feucht and musicians. I'm scared Lol. The way Dacquisto drags Partin behind him reminds me how my mom insisted I bring my little sister along to birthday parties when we were kids; invited or not. The same observation is true for Resner, a member of The Stirring. Prayer Meeting for Redding. Discagem Grtis: Estados Unidos e Canad: 1.855.613.2303 ou 1.800.709.6205 - Brasil: (800) 591 4613 - WhatsApp: (+001) 310.844.0166 San Francisco: (415) 537-9877 - Fort Lauderdale: (754) 702-0257 - Tampa: (813) 803-9457 - Braslia: (61) 4042 1275 - Belo Horizonte: (31) 2342 1207 - Porto Alegre: (51) 2042 0087 - Rio de Janeiro . Do you support free online news in Shasta County? Its designed to attract shoppers downtown during the holidays and drive-by stoners, I guess, for the rest of the year. Julie was elected to the City Council in November 2016 for a four-year term, and re-elected in November 2020 for an additional four-year term. The Bethel Church can be characterized as promoting Word of Faith teaching, the prosperity gospel, dominionism, " grave sucking ," and other aberrant doctrines and practices. Second, Bethel Church and its infinite number of horizontally networked sub-ministries has raked in hundreds of millions of dollars during the past decade and hasnt been shy about spreading the manna around. Whats it all mean, Jake? This became apparent after I wrote the story about it and was scolded by Bethels then-communications person for not mentioning that many of those in attendance were from The Stirring, too. Bethel fought for the right to perform it on adultsand won. Some in the community worry about how the church's out-sized funding and theological beliefs, including the 7 Mountains Mandate, might impact local political candidates. Youre committing the fallacy of composition here, mistaking the part for the whole, missing the forest for the trees. Redding Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Jake Mangas. Bethel.TV established. Members of Bethel, the 11,000-member northern California megachurch famous for elaborate healing services, Bethel Music, and musician Sean Feuchts nationwide worship protests against COVID restrictions, now hold the majority on the Redding City Council after Novembers elections, according to nearly complete vote counts. Atlanta Megachurch Files Suit Charging Lenders with Predatory Behavior, Alleges Widespread Fraud Against African-American Churches, MinistryWatchs 2022 Shining Light Awards. Candidate Alex Sheaalso confirmed that he attends Bethel Church. Frankly, theres an unfortunate campaign trait shared by Vollmers, Hill and Valenzuela: Although they can accurately identify Reddings problems homelessness, crime, water issues, mental illness, housing shortages, etc. Or will we now see what the true intentions of Bethel Church, School, And Ministry really are. But Shasta County is anything but normal. When A News Cafe contacted Johnson last week for clarification, he replied that he and his family have attended The Stirring for eight years. Scheide. Christian nationalist Doug Mastriano of Pennsylvania lost his Senate race to his Jewish opponent, while Kari Lake lost Arizonas governors race to the incumbent. They continue saying you should be appreciative of the help and that they really dont need to stop because they are just doing it to serve you. All rights reserved. When Crockett quips that hes attended more city council meetings in these last few years than incumbent Dacquisto, that line always gets a laugh, but its no joke. Bethel's mission is revivalthe personal, regional, and global expansion . When the Redding Civic Auditorium faced closure, Bethel created the nonprofit Advance Redding to lease the facility. The last go-round she was running for the Shasta County District 1 race, but she dropped out mid-race, citing a lack of financial resources that would enable her to compete with the other well-funded candidates. I read your blog post last week, in which you wrongly accused thousands of local citizens of religious discrimination, with concern from the very beginning. Hates a strong word. It's designed to attract shoppers downtown . Dacquistos now-predictable Partin endorsements usually include Dacquistos mention that one of the reasons he endorses Partin is because Dacquisto is sick of being on the losing end of so many 3-2 or 4-1 votes. The city approved a 10-year lease extension in 2021. Redding Council picks a new mayor, OKs Civic Auditorium lease, ups REU rates. Dacquisto may have once been an active member in the community, but it is widely known locally that is no longer the case. Redding residents are divided on the churchs impact on their city. Ive never made such an inquiry, but it really is starting to look a lot like Clearwater around here. Theyre threatening to boycott not just Bethel businesses, but any business represented by the chamber. Here are nine things you should know about the Johnsons and the Bethel movement. Editors note: This section was revised on 10/20/22 for corrections. Within the last two tumultuous years, Jeremy Edwardson partnered with a seemingly unlikely docu-series collaborator: militia-member, former-strip-club-owner Carlos Zapata, known for blood in the streets violent rhetoric that briefly thrust Zapata into fleeting, international alt-right celebrity status. Were here to discuss the Redding City Council election. Bethel's first global campaign, Arise & Build . Johnson, who publicly endorsed Trump in 2016 and 2020, teaches that part of that revival will come through ballot boxes. Identity. Granted, The Stirring lacks Bethel Churchs flashy signs and wonders fixation on everything from speaking in tongues, healings, tunnels of fire, and gold-dust glory cloudsto angel feathers, grave-soaking, gay-conversion therapy and attempts to raise the dead. You recently wrote fondly of the project. From Audettes perspective, the impact from Bethel has been overwhelmingly good. She left the church eight years ago. Several of the candidates running for the Redding City Council this fall are connected to Bethel Church.