It gives me great pleasure in commending to you the ministry of Arlene Patterson. “Miss Arlene” as she is affectionately known, is “hospitality extraordinaire!” I do not believe I have ever met anyone who better models the “gift of hospitality” in such a godly, graceful manner. God has truly gifted Arlene in preparing a very effective teaching on the ministry of hospitality for the local church. I am confident that her presentation will not only bless you and your leadership, but will greatly enhance the ministry extended to those who walk through your doors. Her strategy will also help a church close the ‘back door’ of attrition.

M. Wayne Benson
President of Emerge Ministries
Akron, OH

Insightful, enthusiastic, informational, challenging are terms that can be used to describe Arlene Patterson’s Hospitality Plus seminars. Having uniquely experienced the whole spectrum of church life during her husband’s military career, she has a very evident passion for assimilating newcomers into the mainstream of fellowship, worship, and service in the local church. Any church, regardless of size, can glean valuable information for her ministry to assist them in becoming more effective in developing true disciples of Jesus Christ.

H. Maurice Lednicky
Senior Pastor, International Christian Assembly
Bangkok, Thailand

The anointed ministry of Arlene Patterson speaks from a heart of love and passion for building up women in the faith. Her unique sense of humor and southern ‘down home’ personality brings a special warmth to the realness and effectiveness of her ministry. Her message is one of hope and encouragement and truly touches lives.

Sherry Welch
Southern Missouri District
Women’s Ministries Director

The ministry of “Hospitality Plus” moved our church forward in the gift and fine art of hospitality. A wonderful response was triggered in our congregation and several stepped forward to work in this ministry even before we had asked for help. That testifies loudly to the effectiveness of Arlene’s presentation.

Otto Wegner, Senior Pastor
Highway Tabernacle (Philadelphia, Pa.)

The ministry of “Hospitality Plus” was well received by our congregation. They are still talking about it weeks after the seminar. We were given a great road map to go by. Arlene was a great encourager to our people and got everyone excited about their areas of ministry here at Freedom First Assembly. She just breezed in and put our hospitality and assimilation programs into a better focus for us.

Larry Perry, Senior Pastor
First Assembly of God (Tallahassee, Fl)

The “Hospitality Plus” seminar was a tremendous blessing to our church. Arlene not only established the scriptural basis of hospitality, but demonstrated to us how to make hospitality practical and available to our newcomers as well as our established church family. This model of a “welcoming congregation” has had a dynamic impact on our entire church.

Jeffrey L. Gowen, Senior Pastor
Collinsville, Il.

Arlene Patterson is a tremendous liaison between the Pastor and the local congregation. Her motivation is contagious and relevant. Her experience in hospitality is like none out there today.

Rev. Ron Morein, Senior Pastor
Oak Grove Assembly, Springfield, Mo.

Arlene Patterson is an expert in how to keep and assimilate the first-time guests. I have attended several of her seminars and can attest to the fact that she presents her vast gifted knowledge in a professional, excellent and entertaining way. My company and I are honored to promote the ministry of “Hospitality Plus” with pastors of large and small churches all over the country.

Joe H. Baker
CEO, Hospitality Publishing, LC

One of the themes of the Assemblies of God for the "Vision of Transformation Churches" is that people would commit to relationships being united as a body and moving towards Servant Leadership patterned after Ephesians 4.

Sister Arlene's ministry helps the local church to chart a course to the equipping of the laity to achieve these objectives. 

The fragrance of Sister Patterson's ministry still lingers among us.  What a Wonderful Blessing and Gift to the Church.

Pastor Alvin Blackard Jr.
Northside Assembly of God
Springfield, MO

We are in your debt for your words of wisdom that you shared with us at the Hospitality Plus Seminar.  Although your stay was brief, your presences lingers in heart and spirit.

You have done us a great favor.  Though the freshness and power of your unique perspective, you have infused us with renewed purpose and commitment.  Our ministry here has been enriched and deepened.  Thank you for that gift.

Pastor C. Dale Edwards
O'Fallon Assembly of God
O'Fallon, IL

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