Meet the Leadership
Phil Fischer is an old school evangelist from the wilderness that preaches the gospel under the anointing of the Holy Spirit, and he does not hold back.
Raised in the 70’s and 80’s in the Alaskan/Yukon wilderness, Phil has had a creative life both as a successful recording artist and as an internet entrepreneur.
In the 90’s, Phil ghost wrote a string of hits for several Seattle grunge bands during the grunge explosion but later success as a dot com entrepreneur; building a successful software business.
Currently making the transformation from the Fivefold Gifting of Evangelist into that of a Pastor, Phil is the founder of Jesus Lives which is a non-profit 501c evangelical mission’s organization based on Holy Spirit anointed worship and the teachings of Jesus Christ of Nazareth.
The talent God has given Phil to reach out to the wounded and downtrodden in places like Palestine, Syria and Seattle is amazing and his unique life and testimony has given him an unusual ability to preach a word that is honest and hits you right where it counts.
Phil did not want to become a Pastor, but he embraced the calling and can be heard every Thursday night at 7:30 PM at Jesus Lives in Issaquah, Washington, and occasionally at outreach events in the middle east or the Seattle area.
A different kind of Pastor
Seattle is the front line of the spiritual war.
The territorial spirits that control Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, New York, and other GEO areas have a firm grip on its inhabitants and are unlike anything ever seen before by man; and it’s spreading to other areas quickly.
We are living in the beginning of sorrows with many of the revelation prophecies and birth pains revealing themselves right before our eyes.
Since the tech explosion, the enemy now has full control of almost every segment of society and every industry. Using his oblivious agents, he is continually producing a smorgasbord of media, fake news, internet assets, propaganda, software, fake news, and laws that have mankind all around the world trapped and living in a bondage that grows worse as new generations crash onto the earth.
Even churches are in bondage.
In liberal strongholds, many churches and Pastors have turned to preaching a lukewarm and palpable word embracing worldly belief systems.
Leading people to Christ in this region is difficult and in a nutshell that’s the heart of Jesus Lives; leading people to Christ in an ungodly region of the world.
In 2016 the two founding members of Jesus Lives visited Azusa Now in Los Angeles and Phil received a prophetic message in front of 100,000 people that revival was going to happen in Seattle and to prepare for the ministry to explode.
A year later Phil received the same message from Rodney Howard Browne.
Stepping out in faith and following the call of Jesus Christ, Phil created Jesus Lives, a non-profit 501c evangelical mission’s organization based on Holy Spirit anointed worship and revival services and the teachings of Jesus Christ of Nazareth.
Phil Fischer’s primary gifting is an evangelist and the ability God has given to him to reach out to the lost and wounded in this region can be seen every Thursday evening at 7:30 PM in Issaquah, Washington.
Phil is married to his wonderful wife Jamael Fischer, and together they are raising three wonderful children .
They call Bellevue, Washington home.
Worship Leader/ Song Writer/ Outreach Musician / Music Educator
Ashley Durant
Ashley (Young) Durant, a Seattle-born pianist and vocalist, began classical training at the age of six and became a recognized prodigy in blues music by twelve. At seventeen, she dedicated her life to Jesus, committing her music to God. She began performing in Seattle’s homeless shelters and outreach centers, where her soulful style brought comfort and hope to people from all walks of life.
In 2001, Ashley received a music scholarship to Whittier College in California, where she served as the pianist and leader of the jazz ensemble under the guidance of two-time GRAMMY Award® winner Danilo Lozano. In the rehearsal rooms of Arnold Hall, she spent many nights playing and singing prophetically, moved by a call from the Holy Spirit to intercede for youth and the next generation of worshippers.
Ashley’s journey led her to play and lead intercessory worship at the International House of Prayer in several locations. Though her passion centered on spontaneous worship, this role required her to develop skills for leading more traditional corporate worship. She grew through mentorship under various worship leaders, expanding her abilities and stepping outside her comfort zone to guide larger congregations.
Today, Ashley serves as the worship leader at Jesus Lives, a ministry where the love of Christ is actively demonstrated. She is grateful to be part of a community-focused ministry that welcomes people to experience God authentically. Her music and leadership provide an open invitation to encounter God in a fresh, vibrant way.
In addition to her work at Jesus Lives, Ashley is currently recording her second album, Collections from the Bridegroom, which reflects her continued devotion to creating music that honors God and inspires others.
Board Member
Julian Valentine
I was a bartender working in the Seattle nightlife scene and was living in constant sin without any true purpose or direction in life and to be honest I had no idea where I was going.
I had a horrible and selfish attitude and all I worried about was how I could get the most from life with the least amount of effort.
I was introduced to Jesus Lives in 2016, by Phil Fischer who is a man on fire for God and through his insistence, I started coming every week on Thursday nights and I slowly began to change. I now get to lead Prayer and testimony and through Phil’s efforts have reconciled with my wife and son.
Every Thursday Jesus started to get back into my life and I was slowly being blessed and transformed before I even realized what was going on.
This is an amazing ministry, I want to be a part of what is happening here. Jesus Lives!
Board Member
Jamael Fischer
Jamael Fischer is the wife of Phil Fischer and has been serving at New Hope International Church for over twenty years.
She is the only daughter of Mary Jo Calkins, the spiritual elder of New Hope International Church and like Julian and Nicole, she wants to see revival breakout in Seattle and all over this nation.
Jamael has been attending New Hope International Church since she was 9 years old and serving in Jesus lives since 2010.
She loves to reach out to non believers and she is a prayer warrior and a strong servant of Christ who can be seen by Phil’s side almost every Thursday evening at services.
Jamael led Phil to Christ back in 2001 and both have been serving the Lord ever since.
Jamael currently serves in the prayer ministry and child care at Jesus lives and raises three children James 18, Tristan 16, and Lux 14.
Board Member
Romie Singh
I grew up in Northern India, Punjab. I’m raised by my honorable parents who always pushed me to stay close to God. When I was little they forced me to go to temple because they knew there is good in it. I didn’t understand back then but now I’m grateful.
When I moved to states, I went to church Home in Kirkland where I learned a lot from Pastor Judah and Chelsea Smith. Then I met my wife Martha Bailon and she brought me to New Hope International Church. I was amazed by Pastor Lao. He really helped me to be better person and bring me closer to God.
Pastor Phil brought me to Jesus Lives. He dedicated his life to serve this community and providing spiritual guidance to everyone who needs. His commitment to faith, integrity and service inspired me and the members of Jesus Lives.
Since I got into ministry and started serving. I got to really know what it takes to be a disciple and what’s the real meaning of life. Jesus Lives has transformed my life to be more loving, kind and be at peace. Now I just wish everyone can see that how much Jesus loves us. He already made the platform for us to stay above our brokenness and darkness.
Im an Usher. I have a purpose to serve others and be more like Jesus. I’m excited to see where God takes me 
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Get in touch
Please come as you are! Jeans, tee shirts, it does not matter. We’re building a body of Christ, come and be part of God’s plan for Seattle.
- 10328 Issaquah-Hobart Rd SE, Upper Sanctuary, Issaquah, WA 98027