Elijah House Ministries Australia Limited
Elijah House Ministries Australia Limited is a Christian nonprofit organisation providing prayer ministry training and resources focused on heart healing and restoration. Established to serve the wider Christian community in Australia, the organisation offers biblical teaching, pastoral counseling, and faith-based courses to equip individuals with tools for personal and spiritual renewal[1][4].

History and Mission

Affiliated with the global Elijah House network founded by John and Paula Sandford in 1973, the Australian branch continues their legacy of addressing emotional and spiritual brokenness through Scripture-based practices[5]. The ministry emphasizes healing through relationship with God, aiming to restore individuals and communities by addressing root causes of pain, such as generational trauma or unresolved grief[5].

Programs and Activities

The organisation operates through training courses, seminars, and resources designed to guide participants in applying biblical principles to inner healing. Key offerings include "Keys to Transformation" courses, conducted across multiple centers in Brisbane, Logan, Townsville, and Toowoomba[1]. These programs combine prayer ministry techniques with psychological insights, focusing on forgiveness, identity in Christ, and emotional wholeness[4][5].

Structure and Reach

As a registered charity, Elijah House Ministries Australia Limited functions as a training hub for laypeople and church leaders seeking to integrate prayer ministry into their communities. Its work aligns with the global Elijah House vision of "healed people healing people," fostering peer-led support networks[5]. The organisation collaborates with churches and ministries to promote restorative practices grounded in Christian theology[4].

Impact

While specific participant numbers are not publicly disclosed, the ministry reports influencing hundreds of thousands worldwide through its international network[5]. Locally, its courses aim to address relational breakdowns, mental health challenges, and spiritual stagnation by encouraging vulnerability and grace-centered transformation[1][5].

[1] https://elijahhouse.com.au [2] https://elijahhouse.com.au/home-page/ [3] https://elijahhouse.org/pages/elijah-house-ministries-international-offices [4] https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/c462dc73-39af-e811-a963-000d3ad24077 [5] https://elijahhouse.org/pages/about-us