Meet The Pastor
John Sanborn
Pastor John Sanborn is the founding pastor of Faith Alive Christian Fellowship in the beautiful Lakes Region of New Hampshire. Along with his wife Deborah of 15 years, they pastor a Word of Faith Church, teaching the uncompromised Word of God to a growing congregation. Faith Alive began as a home ministry in 2006. In October of 2009 Faith Alive began meeting at the High School in Laconia and opened the doors to the Lakes Region. Two of the greatest emphases of Faith Alive are the importance of the written Word and the necessity of being led by the Spirit. Their heart is to see the lost saved, the sick healed, the broken hearted restored and the discouraged empowered to victory. Their vision is to teach the uncompromised Word of God to the Lakes Region of New Hampshire and beyond.
Over the years Pastor John and Deb have worked in the local church as youth and young adult leaders before being called to full time ministry. In 1995 The Lord spoke to Pastor John at a Creation Music Festival in Pennsylvania and told him he was called to teach. At that time this did not seem at all possible to John but he knew it was God speaking to him. He is now walking in the fullness of the vision God had for him.
Pastor John and Deb have 5 adult children and 8 grandchildren. Growing up in Laconia, in a Christian home, Pastor John understands the importance of raising a family through Christian values and enjoys teaching others those values as well.
They have a love for God’s Word and a desire for the Body of Christ to rise to their greatest potential through practical application of God’s Word in their everyday lives. His teachings bring a clear, simple understanding of biblical truths with an emphasis on walking in victory and knowing what your Kingdom rights and benefits are to help you succeed in every circumstance of life.