The Ministry of Pat Schatzline: Pat is the founder and president of Mercy Seat Ministries. Pat is an ordained minister of the Gospel with the Assemblies of God. Pat has ministered in every state in the US and to over 2 million students and adults all over the world. He is known for his crazy humor, unique ability to communicate God's word with passion and illustrations, and most of all for his deep desire to see a generation of adults and youth experience the power of God and God's amazing love. Pat's gifting is best on display during the time of calling people to the altar. Hundreds always end up crying out to God. On a weekly basis hundreds listen to Pat's podcast. Pat keeps a full schedule, but believes in being at all times in the will of God's Spirit. Pat is a contributing author, and also has produced hundreds of resources for leaders and ministers. He is looking forward to launching a new book on the "Fathers Love" very soon. He has served on many national boards across America and has been featured on Christian television, magazines, and newspapers. He has also authored many articles on leadership and ministry. He believes his greatest accomplishment is his family, and being able to help raise up hundreds of students in the ministry.

Ministry History: Mercy Seat Ministries, Inc. was founded by Patrick and Karen Schatzline in 1997 after serving as youth pastors at three incredible churches. Pat and Karen launched MSM in order to fulfill the great commission. Since the launch of MSM in 1997, Pat and Karen have become two of America's leading church speakers, revivalists, youth communicators, university speakers, and conference speakers. With a schedule that stays full year-round, Pat & Karen have established a reputation for bringing purpose through the power of Christ, and a longing to grow deeper in the presence of God. They minister in churches, schools, universities, stadiums, outreaches, retreats, camps, leadership conferences, men's and women's conferences, and marriage retreats. They both travel globally seeing salvations, miracles, signs & wonders. They have ministered at some of the largest youth conferences in the world. They travel often to Australia, Singapore, New Zealand, Venezuela, and Canada fulfilling the great commission. Mercy Seat Ministries also has several evangelists that travel the nation under their covering. Pat and Karen both have honorary doctorates. From 2006-2010, Pat and Karen were the founders and Lead Pastors of the Summit Church at Birmingham.