Meet Our Lead Pastor

Jeffery Patterson

Jeff Patterson grew up around Marlow, OK and graduated from Bray-Doyle High School (Home of the Donkeys). After graduating he attended Southwestern Christian University in Oklahoma City where he earned his Bachelors Degree in Christian Ministry and a Masters of Ministry. Jeff and his wife, Mandi, met at Southwestern and married. In August of 2005 they became the Youth Pastors at River of Life Church. There he served for 13 years in many roles including Associate Pastor. In May of 2018 he became Lead Pastor of River of Life, now Compassion Church. Pastor Jeff has a heart to see the church become a compassionate people for others who are dealing with hurts, hang ups and habits. As Pastor Jeff says every week, “Compassion is a family of individuals that have found hope in Jesus Christ, and we simply want as many people to experience that exact same freedom.”

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