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| '''Bethel Church''' is a Christian religious organization based in ], England founded by Rev. ] and ]<references/>{{cite web | |||
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| | title=The sect where doubt is a sin | |||
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| }}</references/>. Spademan, known as Syro to church members, was claimed to have the "gift of prophecy"; her words are infallible and believed to be directly from God. Jean "Syro" Spademan died in England in 2007. It is unclear who has taken over the role of "prophet" of this controversial group. | |||
| There are dozens of churches around the world known as Bethel churches. They are known for their emphasis on ]. | |||
| Bethel Church is a sound bible-based evangelical church. It has three ministers, John Hibbert, Stephen Jeffs, and Christopher Jenkinson. The church teaches salvation through the atoning death and resurrection of Jesus Christ who was born of the Virgin Mary as God incarnate. The thriving congregation is made up of families and people of every age group. The church encourages its people to form their own personal relationship with God for time and eternity, emphasising the need for sincerity at all times and practical care for others. It has a history of extensive missionary work and has poured help into poor and needy areas of the world. Bethel Church believes that pure religion is to care for the widows and to visit the fatherless in their affliction. Her people voluntarily give themselves to public and private prayer for the needs of people everywhere | Bethel Church is a sound bible-based evangelical church. It has three ministers, John Hibbert, Stephen Jeffs, and Christopher Jenkinson. The church teaches salvation through the atoning death and resurrection of Jesus Christ who was born of the Virgin Mary as God incarnate. The thriving congregation is made up of families and people of every age group. The church encourages its people to form their own personal relationship with God for time and eternity, emphasising the need for sincerity at all times and practical care for others. It has a history of extensive missionary work and has poured help into poor and needy areas of the world. Bethel Church believes that pure religion is to care for the widows and to visit the fatherless in their affliction. Her people voluntarily give themselves to public and private prayer for the needs of people everywhere | ||
| ==Peniel== | ==Peniel== | ||
| A sister church is located in ], USA. Peniel is led by Pastor Kevin Hamel. The teachings are |
A sister church is located in ], USA. Peniel is led by Pastor Kevin Hamel. The teachings are bible-based with a focus on sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ with people everywhere and practically helping the poor and needy. | ||
| ==Recent developments== | ==Recent developments== | ||
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Bethel Church is a sound bible-based evangelical church. It has three ministers, John Hibbert, Stephen Jeffs, and Christopher Jenkinson. The church teaches salvation through the atoning death and resurrection of Jesus Christ who was born of the Virgin Mary as God incarnate. The thriving congregation is made up of families and people of every age group. The church encourages its people to form their own personal relationship with God for time and eternity, emphasising the need for sincerity at all times and practical care for others. It has a history of extensive missionary work and has poured help into poor and needy areas of the world. Bethel Church believes that pure religion is to care for the widows and to visit the fatherless in their affliction. Her people voluntarily give themselves to public and private prayer for the needs of people everywhere
Peniel
A sister church is located in Norwich, CT, USA. Peniel is led by Pastor Kevin Hamel. The teachings are bible-based with a focus on sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ with people everywhere and practically helping the poor and needy.
Recent developments
The church in Norwich, CT, has changed its name to the Peniel Church.