James was born on December 9, 1977 on the north side of Flint, MI. As a child his household was severely affected by drugs and alcohol. In high school James excelled in sports and as a result he received a basketball scholarship from the University of Indiana Tech. James returned home after 4 years and quickly succumbed to the same life of drugs and alcohol that he witnessed as a child. After several run-ins with the police and rival drug dealers James could feel the walls closing in on him. Upon receiving an invitation from his mother-in-law, James decided to attend a Sunday worship service, and the rest was history. James accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior in September of 2007. Now James is an Associate Pastor at Divine Grace Ministries. James and Wife (Missionary Tiffany Patrick) are also the Youth Pastors at Divine Grace Ministries. James is the co-founder of the F.A.M.E. (Father's And Men Engaged) organization, which has allowed James to train and mentor hundreds of men across the state of Michigan. James and his wife own a successful Home Care Agency named The Patrick's Gentle Touch L.L.C. They have been able to provide jobs and health care services to many people across Genesee County. James loves preaching the Word of God and trying to get as close to the Lord as possible everyday!

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