John Elzinga’s insights come from a diverse background. In college he majored in Religion and Theology, subsequently he spent several years in the professional ministry, and then twenty-some years in the business world in positions of leadership and management. His research, study and experience as an evangelical Christian has led him to found Reality Check Recourses…developing materials and messages that expand the boundaries of Real Christianity!

John is a certified “life coach” and has developed resources for personal improvement, organizational effectiveness, and church related or faith-based effectiveness.  He has delivered seminars to business leaders and organizations across the nation.

John Elzinga has spent years reading and researching issues which hold back both the individual Christian and the evangelical Church from achieving their intended purposes. He has been an adviser to pastors and business leaders concerning matters of organizational performance and dysfunction.

He has released a book called:  Thank God I’m Not A Pharisee…or am I? Also available is an accompanying video based bible study series by the same name.  Sailing The Seven Seas of Life is a seminar and book highlighting seven key principles which can guide the believer toward a fulfilled and successful life.

John has been on radio shows accross the nation and been interviewed by Michelle Mendoza of KCIS in Seattle, Frank Turner on the Bob Ditko Show at WMUZ in Detroit and by Tim Wildmon and Marvin Sanders on their show, Today's Issues which is syndicated to over 150 radio stations and hear by hundreds of thousands of listeneres every day. 


To inquire about booking John at your church or obtaining his resources contact John at 866-587-8412 or email him at john@realitycheckresources.com

John and his wife Claudia live in Temecula, California, where they are active members of Rancho Community Church. They have six children and three grandchildren. They enjoy traveling and John tries to enjoy golf.