Known for his practical approach to spiritual formation, Patrick Allen addresses how the Christian faith can be shaped and formed by intentional practices--particularly used for small groups, discipleship, and spiritual growth. He is regarded as one of the best storytellers in the Northwest. Patrick is the author of Morning Resolve: To Live a Simple, Sincere, and Serene Life (2015), and a companion volume, For Today: A Prayer when Life Gets Messy (2018), as well as The Good Shepherd, Gentle Guide & Gracious Host: Meditations and Metaphors from the Twenty-Third Psalm (2020), all published by Cascade Press. Patrick and his wife, Lori, reside in Newberg, Oregon.
