Meet Brother John Elving, a Christian street minister based in Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. He’s dedicated to helping the homeless, those struggling with drug addiction, and those dealing with mental health issues.

 

John battled drug addiction for 25 years but now has been clean and sober for 7 years. He’s been a full-time street minister for 6 years. After graduating from the Teen Challenge drug rehabilitation program, he earned a 2-year ministry diploma from a Bible Training Center in Mexico City. John speaks Spanish.

 

John’s ministry is all about reaching out to those on the street. He offers support, love, and the Christian Gospel. He understands the difficulties of living on the street. His work goes beyond just spiritual guidance; he provides practical help, like food, clothes, and support in getting medical care or a safe place to stay.

 

John is active online, sharing his ministry experiences, teachings, and personal stories. On this website, he shares addiction recovery resources and insights into Christian living. He also has a faithful following on platforms like Facebook, YouTube, and X (formerly Twitter), where he posts about his daily ministry activities and spiritual teachings.

 

John’s teachings are rooted in traditional Christian beliefs, especially those from a Charismatic background. He teaches salvation only through Jesus Christ, that spiritual gifts are important (as outlined in the Bible, like in 1 Corinthians 12), and that we need to repent and have faith in Jesus. He’s not afraid to speak out against what he sees as false teachings in Christianity, like the prosperity gospel and certain charismatic NAR practices that don’t align with biblical truth.

 

Brother John Elving exposes false prophets and problematic movements within Christianity online. He also speaks out against sexual and spiritual abuse within the church, calling for third-party investigations into allegations of misconduct. 

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Elving strongly supports First Nations communities in Canada and works to address the stigma and challenges surrounding addiction. Elving grew up as a runaway, living on the streets and a reservation. His closest friends are the First Nations people. 

 

Brother John Elving’s work is a grassroots approach to Christian ministry. He focuses on direct service to the community’s most vulnerable members and uses an active digital evangelism strategy to spread his message and support network.

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Elving often says, "I am brother John, and I'm everyone's brother."

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