Loving, powerful, humorous, sincere - one moment you are laughing, the next you are crying - all these phrases describe the ministry of Arlene Patterson.

Arlene was born and raised in Mississippi by dedicated, Christian parents. She received her B.S. Degree in Speech and Drama from Mississippi University for Women, where she was selected for numerous honors and was listed in Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities.

Upon college graduation in 1965, Arlene married R.W.P. Patterson. Bob served in the Army for 25 years and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel.  In addition, he has served as a church Business Administrator and recently retired after serving 13 years as Vice President for Operations at Central Bible College in Springfield, Mo.

Prior to launching Hospitality Plus Ministries, Arlene spent 20 years in management in the medical and dental fields and served as Administrative Assistant at Central Assembly in Springfield for seven years.

It was as a military family for 25 years that Arlene and Bob were privileged to live virtually all over the world. They have been able to minister in small churches, large churches, military chapels and everything in between! Consequently, they are at home in any setting.

Military life was also full of change and relocation for the Patterson family. As a result, Arlene learned to rely on people to accept and love her in many different congregations over the years. Arlene is very sensitive to the "Ministry of Hospitality" in local churches and has organized and directed such ministries with great success. Her heart of sharing the gospel is evident in her approach to this special ministry.

Eager to help fulfill the Great Commission, Arlene welcomes every opportunity to share the Word of God. Believing that the Word is anointed to set the captive free and to bind up the broken-hearted, she boldly speaks about the fullness of the power of God! In addition to being an exciting seminar speaker, Arlene is always in demand to speak at women's ministry groups and retreats. She is also a motivational speaker for church staff members. Arlene uses her favorite scripture as the cornerstone of her ministry and training:

"And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily as unto the Lord and not unto men" Colossians 3:23

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