Brother John Elving

Brother John Elving I am a street minister working with the homeless and people with drug addictions. God bless you. My whole life I struggled with drug addictions.

By the grace of God, I am in my 6 years clean and sober. Now in my 5 years of full-time street ministry. I love the homeless and the addicted.
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When I was a teenage runaway I got involved with streetlife, gangs, jail, and homelessness. I graduated from the Teen Challenge drug addictions center and flew to Mexico City. Two years later I graduated with a diploma in Ministry in Spanish. My ministry is focused on the truth found in the Bible taught in all Christian Churches. I was dedicated and baptized in a Pentecostal church. My family has been a part of the Canadian Pentecostal church for three generations. ​
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The good news of the Gospel is forgiveness of sin. The consequence of our sins is hell, a place of torment for eternity. The Father sent his only son, Jesus Christ to die on the cross for our sins. We accept the gift of salvation by faith in Jesus Christ.
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There are great pastors in your community who want to help you. Contact them and get involved in a local church. We are all one family in Christ Jesus our Lord.

01/10/2026

If you or someone you love is struggling with addiction, homelessness, or life on the streets, my website is a free resource and I will do everything I can to help:

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

You can also download my book THE STREET – The BJE Story for free on my website. It is a true story of addiction, homelessness, and redemption by the grace of God.

� https://www.brotherjohnelving.com/thestreetbook

01/10/2026

� Kat Kerr and Renato Lunnon Copyright Strike. Video Removed. Counter-Notice Filed

In this video, I respond pastorally and biblically to a serious false teaching that redefines the mission of Jesus and minimizes the cross.

The speaker claims:
“Jesus didn’t come to die on the cross and be resurrected. He came to rescue His bride.”

This teaching is built around John the Baptist and John 3:29, “He who has the bride is the bridegroom,” and is used to suggest that Jesus’ primary mission was bridal rescue rather than substitutionary atonement. I address this directly from Scripture, showing clearly that John the Baptist also proclaimed, “Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world,” and that Jesus came to die for sinners, not bypass the cross.

The Bible is explicit:
Mark 10:45, Isaiah 53:5, 1 Corinthians 15:3–4, Hebrews 9:26
Jesus came to give His life as a ransom. The bride exists because of the cross, not instead of it.

I also address the recent copyright strike and removal of my Kat Kerr exposure video, originally posted July 27, 2024. Kat Kerr is widely known for extreme and unbiblical claims about traveling to heaven, including stories of dinosaurs, tractors, roller coasters, ice cream shops, Elvis playing guitar in the throne room, and other fantasy-level depictions of heaven that have no scriptural foundation. That video was taken down, and I have filed a counter-notice under fair use.

This is not about personalities. This is about protecting the gospel and guarding the church from dangerous distortion.

If you are seeking clarity, help, or encouragement, my website is a free resource. If you feel led to support my street ministry and outreach, you can donate here:

https://www.brotherjohnelving.com/donate

God bless you, and thank you for standing for truth.








This is so cool. 🙏📚A friend in Canada just ordered the hardcover, placed it in her collections, and is recommending it t...
01/09/2026

This is so cool. 🙏📚

A friend in Canada just ordered the hardcover, placed it in her collections, and is recommending it to her book club. That truly means a lot. ❤️

Thank you to my friends who are supporting my street outreach through this, and I am very grateful.

If you would like to read it, you can download it for free on my website here:

https://www.brotherjohnelving.com/thestreetbook

Thank you for all the love and support. God is good. 🙌

01/09/2026

I want to take a moment to clarify something. I previously posted a video referencing Gloria Copeland and dementia. After reflection, I removed that video because the information is not publicly confirmed. I do not want to spread unverified medical claims, and I apologize for the error.

I am praying for Gloria Copeland and her family. Her ministry has publicly asked for prayer, and I join in lifting her up before the Lord. No matter our theological differences, I pray for her health, comfort, and peace.

My heart is always to walk in truth, integrity, and fairness. Thank you for your grace and understanding.

Send a message to learn more

01/07/2026

� Ted Shuttlesworth’s 2025 Third Temple Prophecy, Why did he not delete it?

In this video I address a verified, documented false prophecy made by Ted Shuttlesworth at Canadian Campmeeting 2025.

At 21:20–21:33 he states:

“The Lord said, tell the people there’ll be an announcement that the third temple will be rebuilt this year.”

This is not vague.
This is not symbolic.
This is a time-specific, testable prophecy.

Scripture is clear. When someone says “the Lord said” and it does not come to pass, that word is not from God. That is not opinion. That is Bible.

He then goes on to reinforce this claim with dramatic stories about the Ark of the Covenant, Ethiopia, and secret movements of the Ark. I will show why these claims are unverified, extra-biblical, and being used to emotionally support a prophetic narrative.

Most importantly, the New Testament is clear:

We are no longer centered on a physical temple or sacred object.

“Do you not know that you are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?”
1 Corinthians 3:16

“We are the temple of the living God.”
2 Corinthians 6:16

The presence of God is now in Christ, and by the Holy Spirit, in His people.
Not in a building. Not in an object. Not in a box.

This is not an attack. It is a biblical examination.
We are commanded to test prophecy, weigh words, and reject what is false.

If you care about truth, discernment, and protecting the Church from deception, this video is for you.

If you are looking for encouragement, help, or solid biblical resources, my website is a free resource:
http://www.brotherjohnelving.com

Download my book for free click here https://www.brotherjohnelving.com/thestreetbook

God bless you, and thank you for standing for truth.

Brother John Elving

01/06/2026
It’s official, I’ve officially entered the “Men 50+” vitamin aisle 😄💪Taking care of my health so I can keep showing up f...
01/06/2026

It’s official, I’ve officially entered the “Men 50+” vitamin aisle 😄💪
Taking care of my health so I can keep showing up for life, ministry, and the people God puts in front of me.

In my 40s I used to say I was training for my 50s. Well, here we are, and now I’m officially training for my 60s 😄 One day at a time, staying strong, staying healthy, and trusting God.

Thank you so much to everyone who sent birthday wishes. I truly appreciate you all. 🙏❤️

If you or a loved one is struggling with addiction, my website is a free resource and I will do anything I can to help:
Http://www.brotherjohnelving.com

This absolutely made my day 😊🐸A dear friend from my ministry outreach sent this Kermit the Frog stuffed animal in the ma...
01/04/2026

This absolutely made my day 😊🐸
A dear friend from my ministry outreach sent this Kermit the Frog stuffed animal in the mail, and the cats have been playing with it ever since it came into the house. I’ve honestly never seen them react like this to a stuffed toy before.

To my friends in ministry and outreach, thank you for your kindness, thoughtfulness, and generosity. These small acts of encouragement go a long way as I continue serving on the streets and walking with people who are struggling.

God bless you and your family this holiday season, and thank you to everyone who is praying for and supporting my ministry outreach 🙏

My website is a free resource for anyone looking for help, or for those who want to get involved in ministry outreach:
👉 https://www.brotherjohnelving.com/

If you’d like to send a note or mail, you can reach me at:
John Elving
PO Box 3555
Courtenay PO Main
BC, Canada
V9N 6Z8

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I am an Ex-Con turned street minister. I graduated from Teen Challenge and flew to Mexico City. Two years later I graduated with a diploma in Ministry in Spanish. Now I minister to the most hurting and dangerous people in our society. Runaway at 13 years old. Grew up back alleys of Main Hastings Vancouver Canada. By 22 sentenced to 9 years in prison. I broke every law in the book. Relationships with countless women, addicted to po*******hy, a compulsive gambler, alcoholic, druggie, reprobate, dead beat dad, and more

(But in Calvinism predestined to salvation).

I was the worst of the worst sinners out there. Jesus came into my life and gave me a new life now. Judge me all you want. I am God's kid now.

Bless you. Brother John