Pat is originally from Omaha and is a graduate of the University of Nebraska at Lincoln. It was during his time at UNL that Pat became a Christian. After earning his Masters degree from the Master's Seminary in Southern California and serving in two college pastorates, Pat came to Omaha Bible Church as Senior Pastor. Pat and his wife Molly met at UNL and were married in 1991. They have five children, Jonathan, Natalie, Alexandra, Josiah and Owen.

Beyond his dynamic expository preaching ministry at Omaha Bible Church, the Lord has seen fit to use Pat through the radio ministry of Truth Matters, seminary lecturing, and speaking at various conferences in the U.S. and abroad. Pat is also the author of The Truth About Water Baptism.

On the lighter side, Pat is passionate about wakeboarding, motocross, and cruising the open road on his motorcycle. The motivating factor in Pat's life is: "To glorify Christ by proclaiming His most precious truth. I live for it!"