Author: Patrick Sawyer

Patrick Sawyer currently serves as the Missional Living Pastor at Valleydale Church in Birmingham, Alabama. Patrick holds a master of divinity from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is currently pursuing a doctor of philosophy from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. His passion is to encourage and equip Christians to live on mission daily where they live, work and play. He has authored 2 books: Experiencing Jesus through the Eyes of the Samaritan Woman and Mental Health for Global Missionaries. Prior to full time ministry, Patrick worked in the business world in the athletic training profession. As a certified athletic trainer, he served in many different settings, such as high school, college and sports marketing. Patrick hold a bachelor’s degree from Auburn University and a master’s degree from the University of Kentucky. He’s been married to Dawn since 2004 and has one son, Connor. They currently live in Birmingham, Alabama.