George Patterson
I grew up in a Christian family knowing about Jesus but once I went to college I only thought about him on Sundays, if at all. I was full of pride thinking that I knew exactly what I should do and that I could do it on my own and did not need anyone to tell me how to live. It was not an “in your face” look at me, but in my innermost self I was the king. My life had been without much personal suffering and that led me to ignore or not think about God.
After my marriage of twenty years ended in divorce, I felt an emptiness in my heart. This suffering humbled me. For some reason I bought a Bible and began reading it. I also joined several Christian support groups. Gradually, over the next few years I realized that only Jesus could fill the emptiness in my heart.
My undergraduate degree is from Notre Dame and I attended medical school at University of Kentucky. I am married to Anne Cregger, who has been such a blessing in my life.
Restoration is the smallest church I have been a part of and I am honored to be nominated to the Vestry. I believe that I am a good listener and value being a team player.
