Brent Patrick, Chief Executive Officer and Director.
Academically, Brent holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Morehead State University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management from the University of Kentucky. This blend of pastoral experience and business training uniquely positions him to lead the Foundation and steward its resources with spiritual vision, financial management, and operational excellence.
Brent has been married to his beautiful wife, Paula, for 29 years, and they have two children: Olivia (25) and Blake (21).
Reflecting on his role, Brent shared: “It is an honor to serve the Foundation and to build on its mission of benefiting investors and bolstering Kingdom impact for denominational, church, and missions causes. I am humbled by this opportunity and excited about what God has in store.”
With more than two decades of ministry leadership, financial stewardship, and a passion for advancing Kingdom work, Brent Patrick is guiding the Free Will Baptist Foundation into a new season of growth and service for our churches and ministries.
Prior to accepting the position with the Foundation, Brent served as the lead pastor of Gateway Church in Virginia Beach, Virginia, where he and his family faithfully ministered for 13 years. Prior to his work in Virginia, he pastored congregations in Kentucky and North Carolina and served at Southeastern College as the Chief Financial Officer and Director of Development & Recruitment, combining his heart for ministry with his expertise in organizational leadership, business acumen, and desire for generational impact.