Brian Johnson is a co-founder of Bethel Music and Bethel Music Worship School, headquartered in Redding, California. He is also a musician, songwriter, singer, speaker, and author. Brian has been an executive producer and songwriter for over 16 albums by Bethel Music that have influenced the culture of worship across the global church.
Brian is featured on Bethel Music’s album Simple (2022) singing “I Still Believe” and the title track alongside his wife, Jenn. He also appears on Peace, Vol. II (2021) singing “Battle Belongs” alongside Jenn, and Homecoming (2021) singing “Hymn Of Heaven”. Most recently he appears on Come Up Here (2023) leading “Isn’t He Beautiful” and “The Great Beyond” with former Bethel Music artist, Amanda Cook. His latest single “God of Revival”, co-written with Phil Wickham, is a fervent prayer and cry for the God of revival to awaken us again and pour out His Spirit on our families, cities, and nations. “God of Revival” was the first single to be released as part of Bethel Music’s Revival’s In The Air (2020). In 2021 Brian was nominated for two GMA Dove Awards, “Worship Recorded Song of the Year” for “Battle Belongs” and “Worship Album of the Year” for Homecoming. In 2019 he was nominated for three Dove Awards including “Living Hope” which he performed at the award show alongside Phil Wickham. His song “One Thing Remains”, was awarded #1 song for ASCAP Christian Music and #1 Radio Single in 2013. In 2019, Brian authored his first book, When God Becomes Real, about his journey out of a 6-month nervous breakdown. Beyond his work with Bethel Music, Brian has written and been a part of several anthem songs sung by the global church such as “Forever”, “No Longer Slaves”, “Ever Be”, and “God I Look to You”.
Brian is passionate about combining expert musicianship and songwriting with prophetic worship. Together, with his wife Jenn, they raise up worshipers who take hold of their true identity and pursue intimacy with God above all else.
Brian and Jenn reside in Redding, California, with their five wonderful children, Haley, Téa, Braden, Ryder Moses, and Malachi Judah.
