Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry

What Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry does

Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry (BSSM) is a private ministry training school founded in 1999 and affiliated with Bethel Church in Redding, California. It delivers a 9-month, immersive curriculum focused on spiritual formation, supernatural ministry activation, and revival culture, serving spiritually motivated adults aged 18+ — including aspiring ministers, church planters, missionaries, worship leaders, and working professionals seeking deeper theological and practical ministry training. BSSM claims 17,000+ alumni sent to more than 100 nations, with over 40% of on-campus students representing international populations.

BSSM's product portfolio spans four delivery formats: (1) BSSM On-Campus, a full-time residential program in Redding at $5,750/year plus a mandatory mission trip; (2) BSSM Online (English), a 100% online part-time or full-time track at $5,250/year with rolling Fall and Winter enrollment; (3) BSSM Español, an all-Spanish online track at $1,200/year; and (4) BSSM Português, an all-Portuguese online track at ~$1,098.75/year. Curriculum is delivered through a web-based learning management system (dashboard.bssm.net) supporting live and recorded sessions, plus in-person Revival Groups (60–70 person cohorts) and small groups of ~5. Students progress through First, Second, and Third Year programs, each with approximately 2,400 pages of mandatory reading. BSSM is not accredited and does not qualify students for federal financial aid, but it has transfer-credit agreements with Simpson University, Valor Christian College, ISTL, and Oral Roberts University.

The business model is tuition-driven with likely supplemental donations flowing through Bethel Church. Pricing is tiered by format and language — premium for English on-campus/online, geographically localized for Spanish and Portuguese markets to expand accessibility. GTM is community-led: marketing runs through BSSM's website, Instagram (@bssmredding and language-specific handles), student testimonial videos, scheduled campus visits, and word-of-mouth via Bethel Church's global congregation and the 17,000+ alumni network. BSSM issues Certificates of Completion rather than accredited degrees. The school is led by senior Bethel Church figures including Bill Johnson, Kris Vallotton (co-founder), Dann Farrelly (Dean), Steve Moore (Online Overseer, also Bethel COO), and dedicated directors for each language program (Gerardo Ramos for Español; Paula Romez overseeing both Español and Português).

Name

Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry

Legal name

Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry

Website

https://bssm.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry is a private ministry training school founded in 1999 and affiliated with Bethel Church in Redding, California. It delivers 9-month on-campus and multi-language online programs in supernatural ministry and spiritual formation to adults from over 100 nations.

Ownership category

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Product category

Ministry Training

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Religious Organizations (8131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAHAKAE

Ministerial Training Institutes (Clergy Formation)

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Religious & Theological Colleges

SECONDARYEDAHAKAM

Denominational Theological Colleges (e.g., Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant, Evangelical)

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Religious & Theological Colleges

SECONDARYBPAGAJAD

Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis)

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Religious & Faith-Based Organizations

Keywords

• Ministry training programs
• Christian education
• Theological education
• Supernatural ministry
• Online ministry school

Headquarters

HQ city

Redding, CA

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. On-Campus Tuition: Full-time on-campus students pay $5,750 per academic year (9 months), which covers all classes, books, and retreat. Housing, food, and mission trips are not included. Application fee is $29 (non-refundable). This is the primary revenue stream for the on-campus program.
2. BSSM Online Tuition: Online students pay $5,250 per year with options for part-time (11–12 hrs/week) or full-time (20–22 hrs/week) enrollment. Rolling enrollment with Fall (September) and Winter (January) start dates. Covers all live sessions, recorded content, revival groups, and books.
3. BSSM Español Tuition: BSSM Español is priced at $1,200 full year (one-time payment), $400 per semester (semi-annual), or approximately $88.75/month. Application fee is $10 and enrollment deposit is $105. The program is offered at a significantly lower price point to increase accessibility across Spanish-speaking nations.
4. BSSM Português Tuition: BSSM Português is priced at approximately $1,098.75 full year (one-time), or $80/month in installments. Enrollment fee is $10 and enrollment deposit is $150. Also offered at a lower price point than the English on-campus program to enable broad global access.
5. Mission Trip Fees: All on-campus students are required to participate in a mission trip (typically March or April), costing approximately $X (not included in tuition). Students choose from ~80–100 trips, both domestic and international. Revenue from mission trip fees flows through the school.
6. Family Discounts and Scholarships: Limited merit-based scholarships and family discounts for siblings attending together are available. Financial aid is not state-funded; BSSM is not accredited, so federal financial aid, student loans, grants, and tax benefits are not available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

BSSM operates a year-long ministry training school based in Redding, California, affiliated with Bethel Church. It delivers a structured curriculum on identity, revival culture, Kingdom theology, and activation of spiritual gifts through a 9-month on-campus program and 100% online tracks in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. Students earn a Certificate of Completion, with transferable credits to partner institutions such as Simpson University, Valor Christian College, ISTL, and Oral Roberts University.

Product overview

Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry (BSSM) is a ministry training school that operates as a platform with multiple delivery formats. The core offering includes BSSM On-Campus (full-time immersive program in Redding, CA) and BSSM Online (flexible English-language online option). Geographic sub-brands include BSSM Español and BSSM Português, which are 100% online versions delivered entirely in Spanish and Portuguese respectively. All programs share the same curriculum pillars: God's presence, identity, revival culture, truth & activation, community, excellence, and sending. Students progress through First, Second, and Third Year programs, each building upon the last.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• BSSM On-Campus A 9-month full-time immersive ministry training program on the Bethel Church campus in Redding, California, featuring live teaching, live worship, Revival Groups, weekly activation, and a required mission trip. Tuition is $5,750 per academic year plus a $29 application fee; housing, food, and mission trips are not included. For adult students seeking encounter-based ministry training and a Certificate of Completion.
• BSSM Online (English) A 100% online English-language version of the BSSM program, available globally with part-time (11–12 hrs/week) or full-time (20–22 hrs/week) options. Features live sessions, Revival Groups, masterclasses, on-demand recordings, and an optional Immersion Week in Redding. Tuition is $5,250 per year with rolling Fall (September) and Winter (January) enrollment; $29 application fee. For working professionals, families, and international students who cannot relocate to Redding.
• BSSM Español A 100% online Spanish-language version of the BSSM curriculum with live sessions, Revival Groups, worship, and table talk discussions. Priced at $1,200 per year (one-time), $400 per semester, or approximately $88.75/month, with a $10 application fee and $105 enrollment deposit. Designed for students from 30+ Spanish-speaking countries, with approximately 10–11 hours of weekly commitment and an optional Immersion Week in Redding.
• BSSM Português A 100% online Portuguese-language version of the BSSM curriculum featuring live sessions, Revival Groups, worship, and table talk. Priced at approximately $1,098.75 per year (one-time) or $80/month, with a $10 application fee and $150 enrollment deposit. Designed for students from Portuguese-speaking countries, with approximately 10–11 hours of weekly commitment and an optional Immersion Week in Redding, CA.

Quantifiable outcome

• 17,000+ graduates sent to 100+ nations worldwide
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Simpson UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSimpson University (a school of the Christian and Missionary Alliance) has agreed to give 13 units of transfer credit to students who graduate First Year and are accepted into their program, and 12 units for those who graduate Second Year. Simpson University also often extends financial grants to BSSM graduates. Located in Redding, CA, it offers dorm housing to BSSM students at $400–600/month.
• Valor Christian CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerValor Christian College (located in central Ohio) is 'The School of the Spirit' offering two- to three-year degrees in pastoral leadership, missions, youth and children's ministries, and more. BSSM students who graduate First Year receive 6 transfer credits; Second Year graduates receive an additional 9 credits.
• International Seminary of Theology and Leadership (ISTL)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerISTL is an innovative theological training center with campuses in Germany and Switzerland. Offers up to 25 ECTS transfer credits to BSSM graduates accepted into their programs. Their Bachelor of Arts programs are fully accredited with the European Council for Theological Education (ECTS), enabling people for full-time ministry in church planting, missions, evangelism, and pastoral ministry.
• Oral Roberts University (ORU)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma, offers more than 76 undergraduate majors, 12 master's programs, and 2 doctoral degrees. BSSM students may transfer up to 12 credits to ORU within their transfer guidelines. ORU is known for educating 'whole person' — spirit, mind, and body — and has been empowering world-transforming leaders for over 50 years.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Oral Roberts University: ORU is an accredited charismatic university in Tulsa, OK offering accredited ministry and theology degrees. BSSM already has transfer credit agreements with ORU, positioning it as a competitor for the same students who ultimately need formal credentials.
• Liberty University Online: Liberty University offers accredited online theological and ministry degrees at scale. As a broad incumbent, it competes for the same online ministry-training students BSSM serves, but with the structural advantage of accreditation and federal financial aid access.
• Simpson University: Simpson University is an accredited Christian university in Redding, CA — the same city as BSSM. With formal transfer credit agreements, Simpson competes for students seeking accredited theological education in the same geographic market.

Direct peers

• Valor Christian College: Valor Christian College is 'The School of the Spirit' in Ohio offering accredited degrees in pastoral leadership and missions. A direct BSSM competitor with formal transfer credit agreements, targeting a similar supernatural ministry audience.
• Christ For The Nations Institute (CFNI): CFNI is a Pentecostal/charismatic Bible college in Dallas, TX offering ministry training with similar theology and target audience to BSSM. Both schools emphasize supernatural ministry and global missionary sending, competing for the same pool of charismatic Christian students.
• Hillsong International Leadership College: Hillsong College trains ministry leaders within the Hillsong Church ecosystem — another globally recognized charismatic church — offering a directly comparable product targeting similar young adults pursuing ministry careers. Similar brand-led, church-affiliated model.
• International Seminary of Theology and Leadership (ISTL): ISTL operates accredited theological training centers in Germany and Switzerland with BSSM transfer credit agreements. ISTL competes with BSSM for European and German-speaking students seeking ministry credentials.

Emerging players

• Iris Global: Iris Global is a missionary training and sending organization focused on similar themes of supernatural ministry and global missions. While not a degree-granting institution, it competes with BSSM for the same spiritually hungry adult and aspiring minister segments.
• YWAM (Youth With A Mission) Discipleship Training Schools: YWAM operates global missions-focused discipleship training schools emphasizing practical ministry, missions, and activation. It competes with BSSM's missionary training component and shares a global youth-focused ministry training audience.

Regional players

• Bethel University (Mishawaka, IN): Bethel University is an accredited evangelical/charismatic institution in Indiana offering theological and ministry programs. While brand-distinct from BSSM, it competes in the same theological niche for students seeking a credentialed pathway.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/bssmredding
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/bethel-school-of-supernatural-ministry

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries2 records

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