As a humble servant of Jesus Christ and Director of the 180 Youth Ministry, Minister Willie Patton is dedicated to helping teenagers discover “who they are in Christ.” Minister Patton believes that children are the future but teenagers are the present. So on a full time basis, Minister Patton focuses on the holistic development of the teenagers, through the Word of God, programs and resources that cater to their needs. He is determine make sure the teens understand that “Christ” is the real “change we need.”
“Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity.” (I Tim. 4:12)
Minister Patton is newly married to Sis. Jonea, a beautiful woman of virtue, who is a member of the adult praise team and works alongside Minister Patton in the Youth Ministry. He has an undergraduate degree in Mass Media Communications, and is currently pursuing his master’s at Ashland Theological Seminary in Practical Theology.