Elijah House schools are founded on principles reflected in Malachi 4:5-6 and Matthew 17:11. We call God’s people to restore the hearts of fathers to their children, and the hearts of the children to their fathers, and to restore all things.
How do our schools accomplish this? We train students in the biblical principles and tools for the healing and transformation of the inner man that God has given John and Paula Sandford and other Elijah House teachers. Students learn to trace bad fruit in people’s livesto unforgiveness, bitterness, negative life decisions and other strongholds in the heart. They learn to listen to the Holy Spirit and follow His lead as they minister. The ultimate goal is not only to transform individuals, but also to enable them to reconcile with others as well as with God. Training is offered on two levels, Basic I & Basic II, in either live or video school format.Each level consists of 27 teachings along with live demonstrations and small group practicum.
In this school, we teach basic principles useful in dealing with all issues students will encounter in prayer ministry. They learn to trace bad fruit to the strongholds formed in the heart (usually in childhood).And they learn the basic skills needed to deal with those strongholds in an inner healing session.
Basic II is for those who want to go a little deeper in their understanding of prayer ministry. Students learn how to apply the tools learned in Basic 1 to specific problems, such as sexual issues, shame, depression, anxiety, generational sins, etc. In order to take Basic 11, a student must have taken Basic 1.
Live schools are usually held in a two week format. Live teachings and demonstrations offer students from around the nation and the world opportunities to directly interact with Elijah House teachers and possibly other staff, and to experience an rich intensive experience away from the distractions of home.
Video schools are led by a facilitator who has graduated from either a live or video school and has been officially approved by Elijah House. The format is usually between three and six months, during which students meet periodically. A benefit is the slower pace and easier assimilation of the material.This format also offers opportunity to form lasting bonds with fellow students from one’s own local area.
This relatively new school has been on John Sandford’s heart for more than 35 years. It is offered in either live or video format. Students learn about the call, training, functions and history of the prophetic gift and office, how to understand and use the gift, and how to deal with common pitfalls. There are also two talks on inner healing as it relates to the prophetic, although inner healing is not the focus of this school. The primary focus is the importance of character. This school is not only for prophets in training. It is also for those who have the gift but not the call, as well as those who do not operate in the gift at all, but simply want to learn more about the gift and its place in the Body of Christ. In short, any Christian can benefit! Students do not have to have attended any other Elijah House school before applying for the prophetic school.
