From Megachurch Pastor

to Redemption Story

Discover a Journey of Faith, Failure, and God's Unrelenting Grace

A Life of Redemption, Grace, and Second Chances

John Lee Bishop is a pastor, author, and speaker who has experienced the highest peaks and the darkest valleys of life. Once a megachurch pastor leading a congregation of thousands, John’s journey took an unimaginable turn that led him into the depths of addiction, crime, and federal prison. But through it all, John discovered the boundless grace of God and a path to redemption. Today, he dedicates his life to sharing his story of hardship, restoration, and hope with audiences around the world.

As the Lead Pastor of New Life Friends Church, John is committed to reaching those who feel unseen, unheard, and unworthy. His passion is to show that no matter how far someone has fallen, no one is beyond the reach of God’s love. John’s journey is proof that even the most broken lives can be transformed by faith and forgiveness.

The Church of Living Dangerously

The Unbelievable True Story of a Drug-Running Megachurch Pastor

For thirty years, John Lee Bishop was a pastor, guiding thousands through their spiritual journeys. But along the way, he took a detour no one saw coming. In The Church of Living Dangerously, John shares his jaw-dropping true story—from preaching in an abandoned K-Mart to smuggling drugs for the Sinaloa Cartel and serving time in federal prison.

Through raw honesty and vivid storytelling, John reveals the moments that shaped him: backyard fight clubs, sermons featuring wild animals, and life-threatening encounters in Mexican drug dens. His story is one of unimaginable failure, but also of redemption, resilience, and the power of faith to heal even the deepest scars.

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Looking for a community rooted in grace, love, and second chances? Join John Lee Bishop at New Life Friends Church, where he serves as the Senior Pastor. Discover a welcoming place to grow in faith and connect with others who are on their own journeys of redemption.

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