Patrick Schatzline

The Summit Church @ Birmingham
Trussville, Alabama 35173
205-655-2458

• Education: I attended Southeastern University in Lakeland, FL. I have an honorary doctorate from St. Thomas University in Jacksonville, FL.
• Experience: I have ministered for 20 years all over the world. we have snet out over 500 studnets into ministry. God has used us to minister in hundreds of churches. Before beginning evangelism I youth pastored for ten years,
• Comment to those looking at my sermons: My heart is to release healing, passion, and purpose to a generation.
• Sermon or series that made a difference: To many to say
• One of my favorite illustrations: Mule who fell in the well. While the farmer was trying to cover him with dirt he kept shaking the dirt off, and eventually climbed out of the well.
• Family: My wiffe Karen travels and ministers to woman all over the world. I have a 15 year old son who is a great Chritsian, student, and athlete. We also have a four year old daughter we adopted from China. Our kids names are Nate and Abby. We have two dogs.
• What my parents think of my sermons: They love them
• What my spouse (really) thinks of my sermons: She loves them and stands in my corner cherring me on
• Best advice given to me about preaching: Be real, stay oure, and run hard. God doesnt care about your ministry, he cares about His name!
• Books that have had an impact: Tale of Three Kings, Under Cover, Healing the Inner Man, Why Revival Tarries; Searching for Significance; God Chasers, Awaken the Dead, Every Man’s Battle;
• Hobbies: Sports, weight lifting, history
• If I could Preach one more time, I would say...: Repent, and draw near to God
• Something funny that happened while preaching: I tripped and fell
• What I want on my tombstone: He lived a life passionately for God