We believe healthy ministry begins with a strong community, effective leadership, and steady pastoral care. This season has shown us how important it is to strengthen these foundations. In the past several months, we have made intentional changes to put our local church and staff first.

As we review platforming, we want to follow clear biblical standards for public ministry leadership. If there are proven patterns of behavior that do not align with biblical standards, we will not platform, endorse, or support that person for ministry leadership here.

We have been in ongoing conversation with and listening to members of our community—including those who have been impacted, current and former students, staff, and trusted outside voices.

We can now publically confirm that Sintra Group Investigations, an organization with over 20 years of experience in investigative work, including trauma-informed investigative protocols, is leading the independent investigation into the allegations concerning Ben Armstrong.

Bethel Senior Leadership Team provides an update regarding how decisions are being made in this season, and what steps are actively underway.

We hope to have a third party investigator selected by the end of this week.

Bethel Leadership releases a statement regarding Shawn Bolz to BSSM alumni.

We've introduced a process for anyone experiencing abuse of any kind in our environment to report it to a secure third-party team outside of the Bethel Church environment. This is available for Alumni, students, staff and church members.

A statement was made public by Bethel Church's senior leaders regarding Shawn Bolz and their handling of their concerns about his character and the integrity of his prophetic ministry.