Patricia Mercier came to Virginia Beach, VA in 2000 with her husband to study at Regent University School of Divinity. She was born in Oregon, but grew up in Baton Rouge, LA until moving to Virginia. Patricia graduated with her Master of Divinity in 2003 from Regent University. She returned to Regent to graduate with her Doctor of Ministry in 2008. Her dissertation is titled, "Training Preteens in their Motivational Gifts at New Life Providence in Virginia Beach, Virginia." Patricia has been serving in children's ministry for approximately 19 years. She has been called to shepherd God's lambs and has a passion for seeing children grow in their faith and giftings.