PATRICK DAVIS
Hamilton, OH | patrick@patrickldavis.com | 216-323-7259
www.patrickldavis.com
MINISTRY PROFILE
Pastor. Preacher. Evangelist. With over 25 years of experience in ministry, I’ve been
called to proclaim the Gospel in a way that bridges heaven and earth—bringing
revelation to skeptics, hope to the broken, and fire to the spiritually hungry. From city
streets to sanctuary pulpits, I’ve witnessed the power of the Gospel ignite
transformation in people from all walks of life. Whether it’s CEOs or recovering addicts,
single mothers or seniors, inmates or influencers—my mission is the same: to preach
Christ crucified with clarity, conviction, and compassion.
MINISTRY EXPERIENCE
Lead Pastor / Church Planter
The Fringe Church | Hamilton, OH | 2018–2025
• Planted and led a unique church that reached both the fringe and the familiar—
from the marginalized to the spiritually mature.
• Preached weekly sermons rooted in Scripture, contextualized for multicultural
and multigenerational audiences.
• Shepherded and discipled a diverse congregation including young families,
professionals, college students, youth, and the formerly addicted, incarcerated
or homeless.
• Oversaw community outreach, discipleship initiatives, and pastoral care with a
focus on authentic transformation and building community.
Founder / Director of Scars and Bars (Prison Ministry) 2005–Present
• Founded and lead a holistic faith-based program serving individuals
transitioning from incarceration as well as at-risk populations.
• Developed a 10-week music and art therapy curriculum that addresses the
emotional, spiritual, and relational roots of brokenness.
• Provide support including housing, employment, counseling, and mentorship to
promote healing and reintegration into not only society but into the church.
• Collaborate with churches, nonprofits, and correctional staff to empower
individuals and reduce recidivism.
Author & Evangelist
Self-Employed / International Ministry | 2004–Present
• Author of The Gospel That Ruined My Life (But Saved My Soul) released in 2025—
a gritty, Jesus-filled devotional that speaks to the desperate and the devout.
• Preached and performed (music/poetry) in thousands of venues, churches,
universities, high schools, prisons, and recovery centers across the U.S. and
internationally.
• Delivered keynotes, sermons and workshops in Ireland, Australia, Amsterdam,
and through the UK.
• Known for street-level theology, a deep love and reverence for the Scriptures,
creative storytelling, and altar calls that move hearts and lives to genuine
transformation in Christ.
Young Adult Pastor
Church on the North Coast | Lorain, OH | 2011–2013
• Led a dynamic, multicultural young adult ministry across two campuses.
• Taught weekly Bible studies, mentored emerging leaders, and coordinated
large-scale outreach events.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
• G.E.D. | Luther E. Ball | 1997
• General Studies | Ashland University | 1998–1999
• NEO 360 Church Planting Training
• 25+ Years of Biblical Teaching, Preaching, and Cross-Cultural Ministry
SKILLS & STRENGTHS
• Preaching & Teaching Across Diverse Audiences
• Multigenerational and Multicultural Ministry
• Pastoral Counseling & Discipleship
• Re-entry & Recovery Program Development
• Creative Direction Worship (Music & Media)
• Event Planning & Community Engagement
• Audio/Visual Production (Pro Tools, Logic, Premier, A/V)
• Graphic Design (Adobe Photoshop)
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Launched The Fringe Church and The Fringe Coffee House (provided employment
and spiritual growth opportunities) where hundreds have come to Christ and found new life.
• Developed Scars and Bars, a prison ministry program respected across Ohio
for its holistic ministry model. Thousands have come to Christ as a result of these
events, tours and outreach.
• Completed 4 International Ministry Tours (Ireland, UK, Amsterdam, Australia).
• Authored and published a book, “The Gospel That Ruined My Life” (But Saved
My Soul) released in 2025 that is currently reaching a diverse national and international
audience with the hope of Jesus Christ.
• Host of The Fringe Podcast, where raw storytelling meets real-life transformation.
Each episode features thought provoking interviews from guests from all walks of life—
from the overlooked to the extraordinary.
Sermon Clips:
https://www.tiktok.com/@thefringechurch
https://www.youtube.com/@thefringechurch/shorts
Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFringePod
REFERENCES (available upon request)