Pastors Janet & ALlan Bishop

Pastors Janet and Allan’s testimony is one of the goodness and faithfulness of God to heal individuals, marriages, and families and establish His plans and purposes to those who will hear and obey His voice. Their desire is to raise up leaders empowered by the Holy Spirit to serve the Body of Christ and bring increase to the Kingdom of God. They believe in spreading the gospel through evangelism, outreach, and most importantly through living a life consistent with the teachings of the Bible. They believe that the church needs to be relevant to today’s society and culture without compromising the truth of God’s Word.

Pastors Janet and Allan have served in the ministry since the 1980’s in teaching, counseling and various leadership positions. Born and raised in Vermont, they met as neighbors, became high school sweethearts and married in 1971. Since graduating college, both have enjoyed steady employment. Pastor Allan, along with being the Associate Pastor of Life In Christ Fellowship, has been employed more than 23 years at the Lyndonville Electric Department. Early in her educational career, Pastor Janet taught courses for Community College and worked as a substitute teacher. Once her children were in school, she accepted a part time teaching position at the correctional facility in St. Johnsbury where she worked for more than 19 years before being called to full time ministry. Much of her employment at the correctional facility was used, not only in teaching, but working with incarcerated youth and developing specialized educational programs for them. Pastor Janet also holds a Master’s Degree in counseling and ministered in that capacity, along with her teaching, before moving with her husband to Newport, VT where she serves as Senior Pastor of Life In Christ Fellowship. Both Janet and Allan hold Doctorates in Theology and enjoy continued studies through Christian Life School of Theology/Christian Life Educators Network. Along with their love for the Lord, the Bishops enjoy spending time with their three grown children and four grandchildren.