EJ Benjamin

Sozo Minister

After I was saved in 1982, God asked me to volunteer at a hospital in my town. I began working with the seniors, and I was soon hired as the Activities Director. Through this job, I was trained as a social services worker, and I continued to gain experience (and certifications) related to supporting peoples’ emotional journeys.

In 1995, my husband and I moved to Redding and joined Bethel. I met Dawna shortly after moving, and I started implementing Sozo tools in several ministries I was involved with. I was most drawn to the “difficult” cases, and I eventually specialized in prophetic deliverance for individuals with severe trauma and/or mental illness (especially those coming out of the New Age, occult, and SRA). God gave me strategies to address “stuck” trauma, and I developed body Sozos as a result. I love seeing God’s miracles everyday, and I’m passionate about helping people connect to God to experience total wholeness and breakthrough.

I’ve been with the Transformation Center since 2003, and I bring to the team my philosophy that “God, You’ve got a problem!” I live with abundant joy, and my problems/sufferings become trifles for me because I look to Him always. My heart is to live more and more each day fully in the present, depending on God for His abundant supply and always seeking God’s help even when I might feel competent to handle something by myself. I believe that pain and problems are opportunities to demonstrate my trust in God since He brings good out of everything. God never causes the problems, pain, or suffering, but instead He helps us overcome each situation with joy. God always has the answers and solutions to all our problems, and His way is always better than ours.

I’ve been married to Steve since 1973. We have two adult children and five grandchildren. In my spare time, I volunteer in Bethel’s healing rooms. I also love gardening, crafting, decorating, reading, and being outside. But my favorite activity is intercessory prayer! I love spending time in the sweet presence of my best friend, Holy Spirit.

Experience & Education:

Basic Sozo Training, 2000
Advanced Sozo Training, 2002
Shabar Training, 2007
Original Sozo team member

B.A. Fine Arts, University of California Los Angeles, 1969

Pastoral Counselor Development, Care-EDU, 2009
Social Services Certification, American River College, 1983
National Certification for Activities Director, American River College, 1981