Patrick was born in Kitchener, Ontario. When he was 19 years old, he met his wife Jo-Anne. They were married for 49 years and have 2 married children, and 4 grandchildren. Patrick was employed with a manufacturing company for 18 years as a Supervisor before he was hired by the Church in 2009. Patrick served as Pastor in both the London and Windsor, Ontario congregations as well as the New Brunswick area.