John Loren Sandford

John Loren Sandford (aka John L. Sandford, John Sandford) is a Christian author. He and his wife, Paula Sandford, are generally considered part of the Christian Inner Healing Movement.

In 1973, the Sandfords founded Elijah House, Inc., a counseling and training ministry originally located in Post Falls, Idaho. Elijah House, Inc., was established as an international ministry in 1975 in response to what the Sandfords describe as the Lord's calling (Malachi 4:5-6 and Matthew 17:11).

In the mid-2000s the ministry headquarters moved to Spokane, Washington.

John graduated from theological seminary with an M. Div. in Religion and personality. He pastored churches in Illinois, Kansas, and Idaho for 21 years before founding Elijah House. Paula was active in the churches in music and Christian education and also taught English and Spanish in the public high school for several years. She joined her husband in the team ministry of Elijah House from its beginning and was ordained in 1995.

The Sanfords have traveled extensively, teaching biblical principles of repentance and forgiveness, and highlighting what they describe as the transforming power of Jesus' death and resurrection. They are considered pioneers in the prophetic and inner healing movements. Their explain that their vision has been to reveal that which keeps believers bound in repetitive sin; by, as John says, "evangelizing the unbelieving areas of the believer's heart."

John and Paula have worked to share a deeper understanding of the Scriptures with Christian believers, especially regarding the Four Spiritual Laws (see Bill Bright), in accordance with the biblical understanding that these laws are just as certain as the law of gravity in how they affect human lives.

Their work among believers has brought transformation of individuals, and reconciliation of relationships, to countless thousands of people, from individuals and families to denominations and people groups (as well as faith in, and reconciliation with, God as both Father and Creator).

John and Paula describe having experienced "the infilling of the Holy Spirit" in 1958, something which they said had enriched their lives and ministry. They have been married since 1951, have 6 children, and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Now in the end stages of Alzheimer's disease, Paula remains deeply loved by family, friends, and all who were blessed by her vibrancy, wit and wisdom (see YouTube links).

External links

• Official website
• Find his books on Barnes & Noble

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