About the Founder

About the Founder/President:
Evangelist/Teacher:   Rev. Patricia M. Hackworth

Born:  in West Virginia and lived there until the age of 12.

Age 12: Moved to Prestonsburg, Kentucky. There, at the age of 20 I met and married my husband John.

Children: 3 (mine, his, ours) and we love them all three very much. My son-in-law is like my "real" son. We are proud of all of them.

Grandchildren: 2

The call to preach: Please read my testimony at this link:  http://mysite.verizon.net/resy3eab/thehillbillypreacherpastorpat/id2.html

We moved to Lawrenceville, IL  in 1993 to help my Mom care for my father who was very sick. CFH, Black lung (I'm a coal miner's daughter), and asthma just to name a few ailments. He passed away in Dec. 1995. 

Ordained:  In Christ Service Ministries March 17, 2006 and in the Full Gospel Churches International April 23, 2008.

For two years (2006-2008) I served as Assistant Pastor of Power of Pentecost.

I currently attend Bridgeport Assembly of God.

Founded Olive Tree Missionary Ministries July 2008.