Rev. Joy McIlvaine is a Licensed Minister and attended Bible School for 4 years.

She has traveled to a number of different nations ministering, speaking, and praying for people.

Joy has been involved in helping Richard, her husband, be the Senior Pastor
of  New Life Christian Fellowship church for 8 years, before moving into traveling
ministry with him while still helping oversee the present ministry of New Life Christian Fellowship.

Joy continues today to disciple, mentor, pastor people, pray for people, do outreach ministry, etc.
and sometimes travels with Richard or others to minister in the nations.

Joy loves people and people love her and she ministers God's Love and Word
wherever she goes bringing life and joy to all that she contacts !!

She continues today to study God's Word diligently and read and listen to teaching
materials from a variety of other ministries.

Joy is also a mother and wife and they all call her blessed and praise God for her
love and sacrifices to them in their lives !!

Joy has volunteered with the PTSA and has received the Golden Acorn Award.

Joy volunteers with the Issaquah Community Center helping with the Youth Center.

Joy also enjoys gardening, quilting, making gifts and baking for others.