Pastor Patrick has been a resident of East Aurora since the late 1980s. He is a graduate of East Aurora High School and Buffalo State College, where he studied chemistry in pursuit of a deeper understanding of Creation. While the study of science was both challenging and rewarding, Patrick found himself searching for meaning beyond what could be observed.

 

Through that search, Patrick came to place his trust in God. After committing his life and will to God’s care, he began to recognize the ways in which opportunities and blessings were unfolding before him, often calling him to take steps of faith.

 

Patrick’s vocational journey led him into end-of-life care, a path he had not anticipated but one in which he discovered profound purpose. He came to see that serving the Lord is most fully expressed in serving God’s people. This work deepened his faith and eventually drew him into Bible study, active church life, and opportunities to serve as a substitute pastor. When the call to full-time ministry emerged, Patrick entered a season of prayer and discernment, where he received the assurance that God equips those He calls.

 

In ministry, Patrick proclaims a God of love, forgiveness, and acceptance. He affirms that every person is created in the image of God and that no one is excluded from Christ’s table.

 

Beyond his pastoral work, Patrick is a devoted husband and father. He enjoys old tools and trucks, reading, traveling to Alaska, caring for his dog, and a strong cup of black coffee.