Bethel Church in Redding, California, has announced a broad review of its leadership culture, governance and ministry practices following criticism from church members, staff, alumni and leaders from across the wider Christian community.
In a statement to supporters, the church said feedback received in recent months had highlighted areas of its leadership and culture that required "attention and reform".
The charismatic megachurch said it had already begun implementing changes, including cancelling its 2026 Healing Conference, reshaping major events to focus more on its local congregation, and gathering feedback from staff and volunteers about organisational culture.
Bethel said it had engaged external leadership consultants Martin West and XGap to review its governance, organisational structure, leadership culture and operational health. It also announced that day-to-day operations are now being overseen by an executive team led by Steve Moore and Richard Gordon.
Senior leaders Bill Johnson, Kris Vallotton, Kathy Vallotton and Dann Farrelly will remain in their ministry roles, while organisational and accountability decisions are being guided through executive leadership, external input and oversight structures, according to the church.
The church also confirmed that an independent organisation has been investigating allegations involving a specific leader and Bethel's response since February.
"An independent organization with expertise in complex investigations is leading the inquiry into allegations involving a specific leader and our response," the church said. "We will not comment further while the investigation is ongoing."
Among the areas currently under review are leadership accountability, prophetic ministry oversight, pastoral standards, reporting procedures, restoration processes, public ministry accountability and the theological frameworks that have shaped Bethel's culture. The church said it is also reviewing the culture and structure of its Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry (BSSM).
In one of the statement's most significant announcements, Bethel said it would no longer platform or endorse several high-profile ministry figures.
"Following internal review and discussion, we've made the decision to confirm publicly that we no longer platform the following individuals," the church said, naming Todd Bentley, Mike Bickle, Shawn Bolz and Bob Hartley.
The church said Hartley had previously been restricted from ministry involvement and later had his access to Bethel's campus limited following concerns raised in earlier years. It added that he is not endorsed, platformed or permitted to serve in ministry influence at the church.
Bethel said it was seeking to strengthen accountability, reporting systems and leadership oversight while pursuing what it described as a healthier church culture marked by integrity, humility and pastoral care.
