Bethel World Outreach Ministries International (BWOMI) is a network of global kingdom communities with a passion for fulfilling the Great Commission. Established in 1990 through Bishop Darlingston G. Johnson, D.Min., and Pastor Chrys Johnson, M.A., in Silver Spring, Maryland, U.S.A., BWOMI is an instrument of God that brings together numerous ministries in a concerted team effort to accomplish the goal of world evangelism. This ministry is successfully creating a network of missionaries, pastors, evangelists and Christian workers who are effectively laboring in many nations around the world for the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

BWOMI is currently headquartered in the heart of downtown Silver Spring, Maryland, USA, under the leadership of Bishop Darlingston G. Johnson, D.Min., and Pastor Chrys Johnson, M.A.  Propelled by the inspired global mission of winning the lost at all cost, the ministry has grown from one church to nearly 200 churches globally, representing a total membership of over 30,000 people.  Over 45 nations are represented at the headquarters church in Silver Spring alone; a testimony of how the Lord is touching nations and transforming the lives of people.

Not only is BWOMI involved in church-planting, but also in impacting communities, making a difference in the lives of people, and providing education to children. The ministry is actively reaching out to nations and demonstrating the love of Christ by:

• Establishing local churches in needy areas
• Conducting evangelistic and revival meetings
• Building schools, training centers, and clinics
• Providing humanitarian services to the needy
• Investing in economic empowerment projects
• Developing capable leaders for the global harvest


Bethel World Outreach Church , Silver Spring MD, is conveniently located in the heart of downtown Silver Spring, Maryland, within walking distance of Metrorail and Metrobus. On Sundays, we conduct three English services and a French service. For the French service, English translation is provided to encourage participation by all nationalities. The second English service (10:15 a.m.) is interpreted in American Sign Language for the hearing impaired. A cell-based church, we composed of more than 3,000 believers from more than 45 nations.