PATRICK’S BIOGRAPHY
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Patrick is the preaching minister for the 1300+ member Rochester Church of Christ in Rochester Hills, Michigan, an hour’s drive north of downtown Detroit and teaches special topics at nearby Rochester College. Patrick was raised by missionary parents, both of whom are still active in their 70’s. He delivers 20-35 seminars annually as well as continues his close association with mission work in Scotland, where he was a missionary, Romania, and Indonesia. He considers his life proof that God can take the weakest among us and use them to His glory.Dr. Mead is the highest rated instructor in the continuing education program at The Ohio State University; an honor he has earned for each of the last four years. He has the unique ability to distill thousands of pages of complex information and weaving it into an understandable presentation mixed with his own unique blend of Celtic humor. |
His academic qualifications are as varied and – it is fair to say – as eccentric as Patrick himself. He holds undergraduate degrees in Correctional Counseling and Linguistics, graduate degrees in Counseling Psychology, two doctoral degrees – the higher one in Psychoneuroimmunology – along with several postdoctoral diplomas. He is a member of Mensa and several professional associations and holds honors from three State Governors for his volunteer work among the poor and in behalf of education.
Patrick (he prefers to be called simply by his first name rather than “doctor” or “pastor”) serves as an instructor three to five times a year at OSU and somewhat less frequently at Purdue, Indiana State University, Ohio University, the University of Michigan, and Ohio Valley College, mainly in the fields of psychology, communication, and research into Alzheimer’s disease. He continues to research and write in several fields of study — most on the graduate level for medical students or those pursuing a career in psychology.
Patrick is married to Kami Taylor Mead, an interior designer in Rochester. They have been married more than 28 years and have two wonderful children. Kara Graves is married to another Rochester minister, Joshua. Duncan is 19 and has begun his officer training in the United States Marine Corps. They are a missionary family. Patrick was raised by missionaries who traveled the world to spread the gospel of Christ. At Rochester, he is privileged to be a part of a congregation that is captured by Jesus’ mission.
Also, a man who made a rare and inspiring sacrifice on NBC’s hit show, “The Biggest Loser”. Way to display the love of Christ in front of our whole nation, Sean!!!
Also, check out Sean at http://www.nbc.com/the-biggest-loser/ Come see what he looks like at Discover 2009. It is safe to say he has lost a few pounds.
- Out of retirement just for you!
Morning Classes
Class 1a – Dusty Rush – “51/2 Things I Wish The Adults at My Church Would Do”
Class 1b- Thomas McIntosh – “How To Have True Friends?”
Class 1c – Billy Morvant – “God Gave Us His Best, We…”
Class 1d – Alan Robertson and Mike Kellett – “Our Best is Yet To Come”
Class 1e – Jayme Stokes and Mollie Harper – ‘Princesses of the Kingdom”
Afternoon Classes
Class 2a- Sean Algaier – “God and My Experience on a Primetime Major Television Network”
Class 2b – Houston Bass – “What It Takes To Be a Teen Leader for Christ”
Class 2c – John Dobbs – “Overcoming Difficult Times While Leaning Upon Your Church Family”
Class 2d- Jarod Stokes – “Glorifying God through Graphic Design and 21st Century Art”
Class 2e – Jayme Stokes and Mollie Harper – ‘Princesses of the Kingdom”
Class 2f- Braden Bristo – “Why I Choose God’s Playbook for My Life”
Saturday Morning Keynote
“9 1/2 Things I Wish the Teens at My Church Would Do”
