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Open Heavens: Position Yourself to Encounter the God of Revival
Experience Continuous Revival Historically there have been seasons where Gods presence awakens revival moving in powerful ways, saving souls, and releasing miracles. We often think of these seasons as isolated, unique outpourings of the Spirit. Is it possible to experience revival every day, as a way of life? Pastor Bill Johnson answers with a resounding Yes! Globally recognized bestselling author, and senior leader of Bethel Church in Redding, CA, Bill Johnson is a revivalist at heart. In his time at Bethel, the church community has experienced what can only be called a perpetual, continuous outpouring of the Holy Spirit. In this landmark book, pastor Bill teaches from his experience as the shepherd of this movement, imparting his own passion for revival along with practical wisdom for sustaining a move of God on both a personal and corporate level. Open Heavens will activate you to Upgrade your definition of normal Christianity to true, biblical standards.Sustain the Holy Fire burning on the altar of your heart, while continuing to cry out for a greater outpouring of the Spirit.Witness revivals overflow, as it spills into broader culture, producing societal reformation and creative renaissance.Uncover revivals reward, and be stirred to pursue it at any cost.Identify common messes that accompany corporate revival and learn to navigate them.Carry revival into every sphere of influence, taking the fire of God to your school, home, or business. If you are hungry for a fresh move of God in your life, church, or community, Open Heavens will guide you through preparing the altar, encountering the fire of God, and keeping it burning every day! Why settle for anything less?
290 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 21, 2021
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About the author
Bill Johnson
764 books539 followersBill Johnson and his wife Brenda (Beni) Johnson are the Senior Pastors of Bethel Church in Redding, California. Johnson is a fifth generation pastor.
Johnson was born in Minnesota in 1951 and became a Christian as a young child. Soon after, Johnson read seven books on prayer, which significantly affected his perspective and subsequent ministry.
Bill Johnson and his wife have three children: Eric, Brian and Leah.
Johnson speaking at a conference
Bill Johnson and Beni (Brenda) began as singles pastors under his father at Bethel. In 1979, they became senior pastors of Mountain Chapel in Weaverville, California.
While pastoring in Weaverville, Johnson attended a 1987 conference led by John Wimber, founder of the Vineyard Church Movement. According to Johnson "A number of healings and manifestations broke out and I didn't know what to do with it. I didn't object to it, I wasn't opposed to it; I just didn't know how to pastor it in a way that it would continue and increase".
In 1995, Johnson attended the Toronto Blessing revival at the Toronto Airport Vineyard church. Johnson relates: "In Toronto I said, 'Lord, if You touch me again I will never change the subject.' So I went up for prayer every time it was offered. I didn't have anything dramatic happen, but I came home and said, 'I am going to give the rest of my life to this.'"
In February 1996, after 17 years of leading the Weaverville church, the Johnsons were invited to become senior pastors of Bethel. Today Johnson describes Bethel as a church where "everything we do either fuels revival or is fueled by revival." Under his leadership, Bethel left the Assemblies of God in 2006 to become a nondenominational charismatic church.
According to a recent book written by Johnson, "Face to Face with God", Bethel is "a church where supernatural encounters with God happen regularly, miracles are common, and the congregation has an infectious passion for spiritual growth." The church has approximately 1,500 members, and a School of Supernatural Ministry.
Their Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry has 1,200 students enrolled with over 370 from other countries. Johnson leads a network of churches dedicated to global, multi-generational revival, Global Legacy. Johnson has written a number of books and travels extensively as a featured revival conference speaker. Johnson is also involved with the Northern California Revival Fellowship, a group of north Californian pastors committed to revival.
Source: Wikipedia
Johnson was born in Minnesota in 1951 and became a Christian as a young child. Soon after, Johnson read seven books on prayer, which significantly affected his perspective and subsequent ministry.
Bill Johnson and his wife have three children: Eric, Brian and Leah.
Johnson speaking at a conference
Bill Johnson and Beni (Brenda) began as singles pastors under his father at Bethel. In 1979, they became senior pastors of Mountain Chapel in Weaverville, California.
While pastoring in Weaverville, Johnson attended a 1987 conference led by John Wimber, founder of the Vineyard Church Movement. According to Johnson "A number of healings and manifestations broke out and I didn't know what to do with it. I didn't object to it, I wasn't opposed to it; I just didn't know how to pastor it in a way that it would continue and increase".
In 1995, Johnson attended the Toronto Blessing revival at the Toronto Airport Vineyard church. Johnson relates: "In Toronto I said, 'Lord, if You touch me again I will never change the subject.' So I went up for prayer every time it was offered. I didn't have anything dramatic happen, but I came home and said, 'I am going to give the rest of my life to this.'"
In February 1996, after 17 years of leading the Weaverville church, the Johnsons were invited to become senior pastors of Bethel. Today Johnson describes Bethel as a church where "everything we do either fuels revival or is fueled by revival." Under his leadership, Bethel left the Assemblies of God in 2006 to become a nondenominational charismatic church.
According to a recent book written by Johnson, "Face to Face with God", Bethel is "a church where supernatural encounters with God happen regularly, miracles are common, and the congregation has an infectious passion for spiritual growth." The church has approximately 1,500 members, and a School of Supernatural Ministry.
Their Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry has 1,200 students enrolled with over 370 from other countries. Johnson leads a network of churches dedicated to global, multi-generational revival, Global Legacy. Johnson has written a number of books and travels extensively as a featured revival conference speaker. Johnson is also involved with the Northern California Revival Fellowship, a group of north Californian pastors committed to revival.
Source: Wikipedia
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October 25, 2021
Just run away from this man and anything he teaches...
February 27, 2023
This is an excellent book on revival
This is a great book on revival, restoration and reformation by a man of God who is actively living all three. Its theological sound but not always easy to read in parts, because it has been written by a very learned man, and is not always reader friendly. I had to read and re-read parts on several occasions to gain understanding. It is not a light read, but a very good one nonetheless. It is not a book you can, or even should, be read quickly. It is a book to be read prayerfully. I recommend it to anyone who wants to prayerfully pursue revival, and understand the difference between revival, restoration and reformation.
This is a great book on revival, restoration and reformation by a man of God who is actively living all three. Its theological sound but not always easy to read in parts, because it has been written by a very learned man, and is not always reader friendly. I had to read and re-read parts on several occasions to gain understanding. It is not a light read, but a very good one nonetheless. It is not a book you can, or even should, be read quickly. It is a book to be read prayerfully. I recommend it to anyone who wants to prayerfully pursue revival, and understand the difference between revival, restoration and reformation.
December 15, 2022
After reading this book, felt like all that I've learned in my 42 years as a Christian has been realigned for the purpose of being more effective in serving the Lord. Bill Johnson breaks down what it means to be "the mature man" God designed us to be through His grace toward us who believe.
I'd recommend this read, in addition to his other books, to everyone who has a desire to know more of what the Lord has for them in bringing everyone into the unity of faith to the stature of Christ.
I'd recommend this read, in addition to his other books, to everyone who has a desire to know more of what the Lord has for them in bringing everyone into the unity of faith to the stature of Christ.
March 5, 2022
God is giving this dream to all Christians
It is so interesting to hear and read this vision for the people of God, His Church. Living as God created us - what a goal to impact our world!
It is so interesting to hear and read this vision for the people of God, His Church. Living as God created us - what a goal to impact our world!
September 23, 2023
Wisdom from heaven
Learn these truths and follow the leading of the Holy Spirit to impact the world around you.
You can do it, God has empowered you so take a risk and change the world.
Learn these truths and follow the leading of the Holy Spirit to impact the world around you.
You can do it, God has empowered you so take a risk and change the world.
February 16, 2022
Always meat to chew and new insights to ponder. Just want my favorite of his ☺️.
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