Stan Patterson

Stan Patterson serves as Professor of Leadership at Andrews University's Theological Seminary, where he also chairs the Department of Christian Ministries and directs the Christian Leadership Center. He teaches graduate-level leadership and administration courses to ministry professionals globally through the Doctor of Ministry (DMin) program, including international in-residence leadership cohorts. His academic affiliation spans both educational and organizational development roles.

• PhD in Leadership (2007), Andrews University

Dr. Patterson's research focuses on leadership dynamics within religious education frameworks, particularly Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) church schools. His professional activities emphasize equipping ministry teams and organizations with Christian leadership strategies through the Christian Leadership Center, while coordinating overseas DMin leadership modules. Prior experience includes 17 years in pastoral ministry across Texas, Wyoming, Colorado, and Georgia, followed by administrative roles like ministerial director and vice-president for pastoral ministries in the Georgia-Cumberland Conference.