Pastor Bill Johnson of Bethel Church in Redding, California, is endorsing Ché Ahn to become the next California governor.
In a post on X, Ahn thanked Johnson for his endorsement, calling him his friend.
“Honored to call Bill Johnson my friend. Grateful for his trust in my leadership. Together, we can build a stronger California,” Ahn writes.
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In the post, a video of Johnson notes the characteristics about Ahn that would make him a reliable governor.
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“Ché Ahn is so gifted with wisdom, with intelligence, with an absolute commitment to people, to serve people,” says Johnson. “I can’t think of a better candidate. I really can’t. I can’t think of anyone who would serve this state better.”
Honored to call Bill Johnson my friend.
— Ché Ahn (@che_ahn) August 14, 2025
Grateful for his trust in my leadership.
Together, we can build a stronger California. pic.twitter.com/JQIOOUn46b
Johnson further notes that the people of faith have a duty to speak the truth.
“We have the responsibility to speak truth,” says Johnson. “We have the responsibility to use whatever measure of favor we have for God’s interest, for His glory, for His honor…it really isn’t about a political campaign as much as it is fighting for the heart of our state. It’s just being brutalized.”
Johnson says for those who have a platform, it is their duty to use it to for the good.
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“If I don’t use the platform, the time, the position that I have, the favor I have, if I don’t use it, who’s going to?”
Johnson’s endorsement of Ahn is a reminder that Christians can no longer sit on the sidelines of society and expect everything to work out for the good. If we desire to see real changes take place in our world, we must be the light in the darkness that God has called us to be for his glory.
Abby Trivett is content development editor for Charisma Media.
