Pat and his wife, Susie, founded Live Oak Church with 12 other adults on July 4, 1999. He is the main preaching pastor, provides counseling, oversees the Children’s Ministry, and leads a life group. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in English and Literature from Mobile College and a Master’s of Divinity from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He was born and raised in Lucedale, MS. Pat and Susie have 3 children, Zach, Alex, and Piper. He thoroughly enjoys watching college football, playing disc golf, and engaging in quick-witted dad jokes.