Bethel Church Places Pastor Ben Armstrong on Leave After Former Student Alleges Clergy Sexual Abuse

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Bethel Church places Pastor Ben Armstrong on leave after former student alleges clergy sexual abuse

Leaders at Bethel Church announced Sunday that Ben Armstrong, the Prophetic Ministry director at the church and former BSSM Revival Group pastor, has been placed on administrative leave following the release of a YouTube video in which a former student publicly alleges clergy sexual abuse dating back to 2009. #BenArmstrong #BethelChurch #sexualassault

Bethel Church Issues Official Response to Ben Armstrong Allegations - Charisma Magazine Online

Bethel Church issued a response regarding allegations against Pastor Ben Armstrong. In a statement posted on their website, the church said that Armstrong has been placed on leave. Late on February 13, 2026, we became aware of a video containing serious allegations of clergy sexual abuse pertaining to Ben Armstrong and events that took place in 2009. Earlier that day at 1:30pm PT, we released a statement on our website based on the information …

Bethel suspends prophet accused of forcing intern into bed

Bethel Church leaders suspended its overseer of prophetic ministry Sunday, pending an investigation into allegations of clergy sexual abuse and sexual assault. Ben Armstrong, 53, admitted years ago to a “moral failure” with an unnamed intern and was praised by the church for his honesty and held up as an example of repentance and restoration. But last week, a former student at the Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry claimed that when she was …

Bethel Church Places Pastor on Administrative Leave Amid Allegations of Clergy Sexual Abuse - Michael Foust

A pastor at Bethel Church has been placed on administrative leave following allegations of clergy sexual abuse from a former student. The church has initiated an independent investigation into the serious claims, emphasizing their commitment to transparency and accountability.

Bethel Church's Chief Prophet, Ben Armstrong, On Leave Following New Allegations of Sex Abuse

Bethel Church pastor and Overseer of Prophetic Ministry at Bethel Church in Redding, California, Ben Armstrong, has been placed on administrative leave following new allegations that he engaged in clergy sexual abuse. Bethel Church in Redding, California, led by Bill Johnson, is reaping the whirlwind after more and more allegations of a cover-up culture emerge, […]