Bishop Jay Ramirez is the founding pastor of Kingdom Life Christian Church in Milford, Connecticut. With his wife Jeannine and two daughters by his side, he is committed to making a difference in the local community while building a ministry that will touch New England and beyond.

Since 1991, the Bishop has pioneered one of the largest churches in the Northeast, with a congregation of about 2,500. Reaching thousands more through television, radio and internet, broadcasts of the “Voice of Vision” program is on FOX 61, TBN, and public access stations. Also, “The Bishops’ Counsel” radio program is heard on local radio and the internet.

His is a spiritual voice in the political community. Upon invitation, Bishop Ramirez has prayed over President George W. Bush, the governor of Connecticut, local mayors, and others. He served on the Board of Directors for the United Way of Milford, and Yankee Council of the Boy Scouts of America.

Bishop Ramirez and KLCC are well-known for community involvement and a standard of excellence that glorifies our Lord.

Bishop Ramirez received his Bachelor’s Degree in business from the University of Massachusetts and worked in marketing for the Eastman Kodak Company. He served as a paramedic and then Chief of Emergency Services in both New York and Texas. After earning his Master’s Degree in Theology in 1987, Bishop Ramirez was ordained that same year. He served as Youth Pastor, Associate Pastor, and Bible College Dean prior to establishing KLCC in 1991, and was ordained to the office of Bishop in 2001.

Jeannine Ramirez was licensed as a minister in 1987. She works with her husband in many areas of the church’s operations. Jeannine speaks at seminars and is vital in coordinating KLCC’s conferences and special events.

Bishop Ramirez believes in networking churches and ministries in the spirit of unity for covering, fellowship, and to demonstrate the true “Body of Christ.” KLCC branches and satellite churches have been established in the United States and internationally. Learn more.