Bill Johnson Ministries 
The information on this page was last updated 6/2/2026. If you see errors or omissions, please email: [email protected]
Summary
Bill is the Senior Leader of Bethel Church in Redding, California. He serves a growing number of churches that have partnered for revival. This apostolic network has crossed denominational lines in building relationships that enable church leaders to walk in both purity and power.
Contact information
Mailing address:
Bill Johnson Ministries
933 College View Drive
Redding, CA 96003
Website: bjm.org
Phone: (530) 246-6000
Organization details
EIN: 562319080
CEO/President: Bill Johnson
Chairman: Bill Johnson
Board size: 4
Founder: Bill Johnson
Ruling year: 2004
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 12/31
Member of ECFA: No
Member of ECFA since:
Purpose
Bill travels extensively to share what he has learned through his experience, with the conviction that the only way to increase what has been given is to give it away.
Mission statement
Bill is passionate about seeing the kingdom of heaven invade earth across all spheres of influence.
Statement of faith
Articles
| 6/19/2026 | Life Action Ministries No Longer Files Form 990, Falls Into 'Exercise Caution' Category |
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Transparency grade
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: Christian Growth
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 566 of 1420 | 30 of 72 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 387 of 1420 | 17 of 72 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 196 of 1420 | 12 of 72 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 1330 of 1421 | 68 of 72 |
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Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 6% | 2% | 2% | 1% | 2% | 2% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 4% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 74% | 53% | 46% | 70% | 65% | 38% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 4% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 26% | 47% | 54% | 30% | 35% | 62% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 80% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 98% | 99% | 90% | 89% | 103% | 90% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 80% | 89% | 81% | 80% | 92% | 81% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 2% | 1% | 10% | 11% | -3% | 10% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 3% | 0% | 6% | 5% | -1% | 6% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 13% | 9% | 9% | 9% | 9% | 9% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 1.11 | 0.60 | 0.52 | 0.43 | 0.46 | 0.49 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 1.43 | 4.49 | 4.07 | 4.33 | 4.09 | 4.19 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 1.89 | 2.68 | 2.12 | 1.85 | 1.87 | 2.05 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 10.83 | 143.43 | 88.62 | 156.21 | 44.52 | 109.32 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.07 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.02 | 0.01 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 5.77 | 4.45 | 5.61 | 6.46 | 6.29 | 5.80 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 9% | 1% | 1% | 0% | 3% | 3% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 72% | 166% | 191% | 235% | 213% | 199% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Cash | $46,805 | $81,481 | $47,087 | $53,685 | $20,192 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $328,682 | $330,160 | $313,601 | $319,265 | $346,811 |
| Short-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $375,487 | $411,641 | $360,688 | $372,950 | $367,003 |
| Long-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed assets | $1,005 | $0 | $0 | $51 | $137 |
| Other long-term assets | $1,308,201 | $1,262,368 | $1,202,143 | $1,151,770 | $1,172,159 |
| Total long-term assets | $1,309,206 | $1,262,368 | $1,202,143 | $1,151,821 | $1,172,296 |
| Total assets | $1,684,693 | $1,674,009 | $1,562,831 | $1,524,771 | $1,539,299 |
| Liabilities | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $2,618 | $4,645 | $2,309 | $8,377 | $3,357 |
| Other current liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current liabilities | $2,618 | $4,645 | $2,309 | $8,377 | $3,357 |
| Debt | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $11,592 | $5,649 | ($2,000) | $36,169 | $38,652 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $11,592 | $5,649 | ($2,000) | $36,169 | $38,652 |
| Total liabilities | $14,210 | $10,294 | $309 | $44,546 | $42,009 |
| Net assets | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Without donor restrictions | $1,670,483 | $1,663,715 | $1,562,522 | $1,480,225 | $1,497,290 |
| With donor restrictions | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Net assets | $1,670,483 | $1,663,715 | $1,562,522 | $1,480,225 | $1,497,290 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Total contributions | $532,529 | $451,834 | $523,244 | $444,431 | $320,869 |
| Program service revenue | $266,276 | $227,287 | $22,582 | $126,791 | $285,434 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $4 | $19 | $2 | $2 | $0 |
| Other revenue | $213,961 | $292,672 | $202,497 | $107,386 | $228,978 |
| Total other revenue | $480,241 | $519,978 | $225,081 | $234,179 | $514,412 |
| Total revenue | $1,012,770 | $971,812 | $748,325 | $678,610 | $835,281 |
| Expenses | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Program services | $905,402 | $783,560 | $599,425 | $626,108 | $679,561 |
| Management and general | $90,540 | $78,357 | $59,943 | $62,611 | $67,534 |
| Fundraising | $10,060 | $8,704 | $6,660 | $6,957 | $5,630 |
| Total expenses | $1,006,002 | $870,621 | $666,028 | $695,676 | $752,725 |
| Change in net assets | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Surplus (deficit) | $6,768 | $101,191 | $82,297 | ($17,066) | $82,556 |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | $6,768 | $101,191 | $82,297 | ($17,066) | $82,556 |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Bill B Johnson | President | $409,105 |
Compensation data as of: 12/31/2024
Response from ministry
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The information below was provided to MinistryWatch by the ministry itself. It was last updated 6/2/2026. To update the information below, please email: [email protected]
History
Bill is a fifth-generation pastor with a rich heritage in the Holy Spirit. He has been pastor of Bethel Church since 1996 with a one-word mission statement: revival. Bill's priority in life has been to learn how to host the Presence of God and minister to Him.