Brother John Elving

04/02/2026

A big thank you to Peter and the staff at Teen Challenge Alberta Men’s Centre for such a warm welcome yesterday. It was a real blessing to visit the facility, spend time with the students, and see what God is doing there.

One part that really meant a lot to me was visiting the classroom. It brought back so many memories of when I was in the program in 2003, spending the year studying my Bible, memorizing Scripture, and allowing God to rebuild my life from the ground up.

When I first arrived, I also had the opportunity to encorage a mom dropping off her son who spoke fluent Spanish, and I was able to give her a copy of my book in Spanish. That was a really special moment.

During chapel, I had the privilege of sharing my testimony and encouraging the guys to stay the course and trust the process. Afterward, I had coffee and fellowship with some of the guys and heard parts of their stories. It was a powerful and encouraging day for me.

Please join me in praying for the students and staff at Teen Challenge Alberta. Lord, bless every student in this season of recovery and discipleship. Protect them, strengthen them, and continue the good work You’ve started in their lives. Bless the staff as they serve and pour into others. May this year be life-changing for every man who walks through those doors. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Thank you again to Peter, the staff, and the students for welcoming me in. God is still changing lives. 🙏

Check out my website 👉 http://www.brotherjohnelving.com

04/01/2026

🚨 Testing Paul Keith Davis Terry Bennett’s claim that Gabriel appeared to him

In 2022, Terry Bennett and Paul Keith Davis publicly claimed that angelic encounters and private revelation showed them that Revelation 5 was happening right now in heaven, that the scroll was at the point of opening, and that the end-time countdown had begun.

But now years later, the obvious question remains:

Where are the seals?
Where is the first horseman of Revelation 6?
Why has this not clearly unfolded the way it was presented?

In this video I examine Terry Bennett’s claim that Gabriel appeared to him and told him Revelation 5 was happening in real time, and I compare that teaching to the actual biblical order of Revelation 5, 6, and 10.

The Bible does not tell us exactly how much time passes between Revelation 5 and Revelation 6. But Terry Bennett and Paul Keith Davis presented this in 2022 as though something immediate and unstoppable had begun. That is what makes the lack of clear fulfillment so significant.

This is not about mocking men. It is about testing prophetic claims, rejecting sensational angel stories as doctrinal authority, and calling the Church back to Scripture.

Website / free resources:
http://www.brotherjohnelving.com

03/31/2026

I just sent out my newsletter if you like to read it. God bless you and your family. Brother John and Buddy the Cat 🐱

Good morning I pray in Jesus name you are doing well. I am writing this newsletter in Tim Hortans Coffee in Calgary Alberta. This week marks 8 years since I stepped back into full-time ministry, and I wanted to send a short update from the road, and simply say thank you to everyone who has prayed, s...

03/31/2026

Headed into Calgary tonight and wow, Alberta is absolutely beautiful. 🌕🔥

The full moon is out, the sun is setting over the highway, and it’s one of those moments where you just stop and thank God for the beauty of His creation.

I haven’t been to Alberta since I was a little kid, when my dad took me to an Oilers game to see Wayne Gretzky play 😂. Apparently the only thing I really paid attention to was my nachos.

Now here I am all these years later, rolling into Calgary with a grateful heart, excited to see friends, do some street outreach, and visit a local recovery centre to encourage the guys in the program.

Please keep me in prayer as I continue this journey 💙
And yes, Buddy the cat is officially part of the Alberta ministry trip too 🐱😂

If you’d like to check out my book, it’s a free resource on my website, and if you’d like to support the ministry, you can do that there too:

Http://www.brotherjohnelving.com

03/30/2026

Next stop Calgary!

03/30/2026

Today marks 8 years since I stepped back into full-time ministry.

My journey back into ministry began on my knees in a homeless shelter, crying out to God and asking Him to forgive me for all my sins. I told the Lord that if He would have mercy on me, I would serve Him all the days of my life.

Today, I am overwhelmed with gratitude as I look back on the faithfulness of God.

Over these last 8 years, the Lord has restored so much in my life, not only my relationship with Him, but also my family, my daughters, my calling, and my purpose. By His grace, I’ve now had the privilege of traveling and ministering across Canada, the United States, Mexico, Sweden, and Finland, preaching the Gospel, encouraging people in recovery, and bringing hope to those who feel forgotten or broken.

Today was especially meaningful to me because I was invited to speak at a women’s recovery center, and it was such a powerful and humbling opportunity. I was able to share my testimony, hand out copies of my book, and preach from Luke 15, reminding them that the prodigal sons and daughters are still coming home.

As I stood there today, I couldn’t help but think about where God has brought me from, from addiction, brokenness, and hopelessness, to restoration, purpose, and the joy of serving others. Only Jesus can do that.

And the journey is still continuing.

Right now I’m headed to Calgary, Alberta for street outreach, to meet with friends of the ministry, and to visit a recovery center to encourage the young men who are currently in treatment. What a gift it is to now walk into places like that, not as the broken man I once was, but as someone carrying the hope and mercy of Jesus.

To every person who has prayed for me, supported this ministry, followed along online, encouraged me, or stood with me over the years, thank you from the bottom of my heart. You are part of this story too, and I am deeply grateful for every one of you.

My prayer is that my testimony would encourage someone today to keep going, to not give up, and to believe that Jesus still restores lives. No one is too far gone. There is still hope. There is still healing. There is still a way home.

If you or someone you love is struggling with addiction, please visit:

Http://www.brotherjohnelving.com

03/30/2026

Ben is celebrating NINE YEARS SOBER!

Ben serves on our staff as the Community Operations Manager. We are so grateful for this guy!

Show him some love👏👏👏

03/30/2026

03/30/2026

Buddy the cat went to church yesterday… and I’m pretty sure she had more fans than me 😂🐱⛪

Before the service, I asked if I could bring her in and quietly sit in the back. Buddy loves people, is super calm in crowds, and honestly might be the most friendly cat I’ve ever had.

She did amazing. Just sat there, purred the whole time, and soaked it all in like she’s been going to church her whole life 😂🐾

She literally sat through Pastor Reg’s service like a little church cat, then afterward made her rounds at the fellowship banquet like a celebrity.

Everyone loved her. She was calm, happy, and just brought a lot of joy into the room.

Not gonna lie… Buddy might be taking over the ministry at this point 😂❤️

If you’d like to follow the journey, support the outreach, or check out what we’re doing, you can visit:

http://www.brotherjohnelving.com

03/30/2026

Yesterday I had the privilege of being with Pastor Reg and his church family. He invited me to share with the church about the street ministry outreach the Lord has called me to, and it was such an encouraging time.

The service was beautiful, the fellowship was sweet, and afterward they held their monthly banquet, which was a real blessing to be part of. It meant a lot to connect with so many kind people, and it was especially encouraging that a number of them already knew me through my social media videos. It’s always humbling to see how God uses these online platforms to open real doors for ministry in person.

And yes, Buddy the cat was on his best behaviour 🐱😂 He made lots of new friends and definitely enjoyed all the attention.

One of the biggest blessings from yesterday was meeting a new friend, Natasha, who is the director of a women’s recovery centre. She has invited me to come and share my testimony this morning at 10 AM. I’ll be encouraging the women, sharing what God has done in my life, and reminding them that no one is too far gone for the grace of God. There is real hope, freedom, and restoration in Jesus Christ.

This Alberta mission trip has already been incredibly encouraging. I’ve been reconnecting with old friends, meeting people who watch online, and being reminded again that the body of Christ truly is one family. God is opening doors, and I’m so thankful to be able to serve wherever He leads.

Next stop: Calgary, Alberta.
I’ll be in Calgary for the rest of this week.

If you live in or around Calgary and would like to grab a coffee, say hello, or even meet Buddy the cat, feel free to send me a message or email me at john@brotherjohnelving.com

Thank you to everyone praying for this trip and supporting this ministry. Your prayers, encouragement, and support truly make a difference. ❤️

www.brotherjohnelving.com

03/29/2026

What an awesome last day in Kamloops 🙏❤️

I had the privilege of sitting around the kitchen table with about 15 men in a recovery program, hearing their stories, praying with them, and sharing a little about my ministry. Every single man in that room is deeply loved by the Father, and each one is a miracle of God’s grace. ✝️🔥

One brother had reached one full year clean and sober that very morning 🙌 As much as I came to encourage them, the truth is, they deeply encouraged me.

A special thank you to Pastor James, a dear friend I’ve known for about six years. I truly value his friendship and ministry partnership. ❤️ The work he is doing through The Mustard Seed in Kamloops is vital, serving people on the front lines with real love and hope. 🙏

I’m so grateful for this time, and I can’t wait to return this summer to continue outreach in the community. ☀️🚐📖

If you’d like to learn more, download my book, or support the outreach:
www.brotherjohnelving.com 🌎

03/28/2026

� Todd Smith’s Shocking Defense of Jeremiah Johnson

Jeremiah Johnson should have been disqualified from prophetic ministry years ago. In my view, he has been disqualified from prophesying, teaching on prophecy, and training others since at least 2020, when clear patterns of false prophecy, manipulation, and rewriting prophetic narratives began to emerge.

In this video, I also respond to Todd Smith and the shocking way he handled this controversy. Rather than dealing seriously with the public concerns surrounding Jeremiah Johnson, Todd repeatedly referred to him as “Prophet Jeremiah,” minimized the actual issues, and appeared far more concerned about public exposure than public sin. That kind of response reveals a serious lack of discernment and shows exactly why these movements keep protecting men who should no longer be platformed.

This is a biblical and pastoral response, not to attack men personally, but to warn the Church, uphold truth, and call for real repentance, accountability, and honest discernment in the body of Christ. Even leaders like Jake Kail have now publicly withdrawn support, citing a “concerning pattern of deception.”

If you like to support my work click here http://www.brotherjohnelving.com/donate

My full Jeremiah Johnson playlist is here:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLT2k5kVqpTr7F6zKG54QEL3JKAliag25Z&si=QSscrqLYFhXLq8OJ

A Witness Testimony Regarding Charges Against Jeremiah Johnson https://nancyknopp.com/a-witness-testimony-regarding-charges-against-jeremiah-johnson/

Jake Kail pulls endorsement https://jakekail.com/why-i-no-longer-endorse-the-ministry-of-jeremiah-johnson/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

LEAKED CALL Reveals How Pastors Handled Jeremiah Johnson Scandal and Blacklisted Jake Kail https://youtu.be/O8z1gKNqQYc?si=klObRaYVO2z09ZgP