Dr. Patrick Mays

Patrick Mays joined LeTourneau University in 2003, but he is quite familiar with the area, having grown up in Longview and graduated from two local institutions, Pine Tree High School and University of Texas at Tyler. The last 19 years, though, have found Patrick and his family in several places around the United States and the world pursuing ministry opportunities. These include teaching and coaching high school in Texas, youth ministry in Louisiana, recreational ministry in Alabama, and mission work in Asia and Europe. For four years, Patrick, his wife, Kathleen, and daughter, Sarah, lived and ministered in Prague, Czech Republic as academic missionaries in secular universities. He uses this experience and his education in theology and intercultural studies in helping students develop biblical models of ministry that reach across generational and cultural barriers. Pat's interests are increasing the effectiveness of youth ministry, developing a mission focus for the church, and reaching secular people with the gospel. He also loves basketball (he’s been known to sink a three-point shot now and then), music (Rich Mullins and U2 are high on his list), and Mexican food (he claims it really is manna from heaven)

Education:

B.S., University of Texas-Tyler (1983), Major: Secondary Education

M.Div., Asbury Theological Seminary (1989)

Th.M., Asbury Theological Seminary (1994), Major: Missions and Evangelism

Ph.D., Asbury Theological Seminary (1999), Major: Intercultural Studies

Publications:

“Reaching Baby Busters.” Evangelism. 1994.

“Becoming a Disciple.” In Confirmation.  Anderson, IN: Bristol Books, Ltd. 1996.

“After Christendom, What?: Discovery and Renewal of Mission in the West.”  Missiology: An International Review. 1999.

“The Challenge of Generation X: Unchurched Xers and the Churches That Reach Them.” Dissertation. Asbury Theological Seminary. 1999.

“Entering the World of Unchurched Xers.”  Journal of the Academy for Evangelism in Theological Education.2000-2001.

“A Christian Response to Islam.” In Confirmation.  Anderson, IN: Bristol Books, Ltd. 2003.

Personal Statement:

“The Christian Ministry degree is important to me because of the significant people in my life who have had an impact on my spiritual growth.  Godly youth ministers, teachers, and leaders have shared their lives with me. In turn, I want to share my life and experience and education with others.”