John Jebaraj, born in Tamil Nadu in 1984. In 2025, he will be 41 years old and still a very much a public figure in Tamil Christian music. From a mixed faith home, which included a Muslim mother and a Christian father, his early years were very much a mix of different cultures and religions. At the age of 17, he converted to Christianity, which at that time was a very large step for him personally as well as in terms of how it shaped his musical career. His upbringing and what may have been the most profound change of his life, his conversion, served as the base for the very soulful worship music that he went on to perform for people all over the world.
Net Worth & Income
By 2025, John Jebaraj had achieved great success and had secured financial stability in his career. His YouTube channel, Levi Ministries, reported view numbers in the millions and almost 1 million subscribers, which made it the preeminent Tamil Christian music channel. With consistent digital engagement, sponsorships, live performances and music album releases, which also did very well, his estimated net worth was between $450K and $500K. His monthly income was from YouTube ad revenue, concert performances and from what the family called out of the church related events, which averaged between $5K and $8K. Also, beyond music, he is a sought-after speaker at church services and youth gatherings, which adds to his total earnings.
Career Highlights & Musical Journey
John, at the beginning of the 2000’s started his music career and over the years he developed a which is a unique blend of Indian music elements with gospel lyrics. His music is known for the strong themes of hope, grace, and faith, which in turn cross generations. While it may not be as widely known as some other artists’ works, tracks like “Uyar Malaiyo”, “Azhagae”, “Neer Vandhaal”, “Enakka Ithana Kirubai” and “Ebenesarae” have become very much a part of the Tamil Christian home and church.
He has been a part of many gospel concerts in India and on international stages, which we see to be of great youth and family appeal. Also, he is very much into mentoring young musicians and instilling in them a faith-based approach to music. His ministry has grown into the digital space, which is seeing him run live events, do teachings and worship sessions, which in turn is inspiring a large-scale daily audience.
Family & Relationships
In terms of his personal life, John Jebaraj has always been private. While his public life is in music and ministry, we don’t see much of his family, relationship or child-related issues. What he does is reflect a choice to keep personal things out of the public eye, which in turn focuses him on his ministry work, and also is a part of maintaining a boundary between his personal and professional life.
Recent Controversies & Legal Issues
In the recent past, John Jebaraj’s name has also come up in legal issues that received public attention. In 2024, he was reported to have committed acts of misconduct against two minors, which got him arrested under the POCSO Act. The case, which came to light in 2025, did damage to his public image and put his career in question. Though he was granted bail later, the issue is still very much a legal issue that is playing out and, in doing so, is detracting from what had been an otherwise very inspiring career.
Conclusion
In 2025, John Jebaraj will have lived out a story of art, spirit, and struggle. At 41, he has left an indelible mark on the world of gospel music, which has been enlivened by his emotional output and his ministry. But now his career is at a junction which is marked by legal issues that are damaging to his image. What will see him through the coming years is the resolution of his personal and legal issues.
