John Loren Sandford

Who is John Loren Sandford?

John Loren 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. They also published what is considered the first modern book on dreams, visions, and prophetic ministry: The Elijah Task.

In the mid-2000s their 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 with 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.