Dr. Pat Barrington is a retired family-practice physician who became a widow after 41 years of marriage to Carl Barrington. As Pat continues to navigate life as a widow, her speaking ministry includes powerful presentations for widow/widower ministry events as well as faith-based messages for women in all stages of life, senior adults, physicians, and medical students.
Beyond her speaking ministry, Pat's message is spread far and wide through her book From Grief to God's Glory: Rediscovering Faith and Focus After Loss.
Pat also enjoys traveling, and, at the time of this writing, Pat has visited 107 countries -- and counting! Her travels include mission trips where she often combines medical assistance with evangelism, sharing the message of Jesus with patients and their families.
Pat is an active member of her local church, where she enjoys serving on the women's ministry team and the church's drive-through prayer ministry. She also teaches a ladies' Sunday school class. Pat is a proud mother to Michelle and a proud grandmother to Theo and Autumn.
Speaking Topics
From Grief to God's Glory: Finding Hope in Life's Hardest Moments
Pat blends personal stories, Biblical insights, and practical tools as she equips audiences to navigate grief with resilience and hope. After losing her husband just before the 2020 pandemic, Pat personally discovered how God transforms even the darkest moments into opportunities for growth and deeper faith. Whether grappling with loss, supporting others in grief, or seeking encouragement for life's challenges, this talk offers audience members timeless truths and a compassionate roadmap toward healing. This Christ-centered message is ideal for women's ministry events and widows and widowers conferences. Dr. Barrington's heartfelt message inspires audiences to see God's glory even in the midst of their pain. Audiences leave encouraged, uplifted, and reminded that, with God, redemption is always possible.
Faith at Work: Sharing Christ in Your Workplace
Living out your faith can feel challenging in today's fast-paced and diverse workplaces, but it's also a powerful opportunity for impact. In this presentation, Dr. Pat Barrington empowers professionals to share their faith with authenticity and grace. Drawing from her medical background and real-life experiences, she provides practical strategies for reflecting Christ through actions, conversations, and relationships. With relatable stories, Biblical principles, and actionable steps, this talk equips believers to navigate workplace dynamics while honoring their faith.
Perfect for business professionals, ministry leaders, and church groups, this engaging session will inspire your audience to view their careers as mission fields and their work as worship Attendees will leave with renewed confidence and tools to boldly yet respectfully share the hope of Christ in their everyday lives.
Rooted in Christ: Knowing and Abiding in Your Identity
Who you are in Christ changes everything. Dr. Pat Barrington leads audiences on a transformative journey to discover the unshakable foundation of their identity as God's beloved. Through Biblical teaching, personal testimonies, and practical application, Pat unpacks what it means to live in the freedom, security, and purpose found in Christ. She addresses common struggles with insecurity, comparison, and performance-driven faith, offering wisdom and encouragement to embrace your God-given identity. This talk is ideal for women's events, conferences, and retreats seeking to help believers deepen their relationship with Christ and live confidently in His love. Attendees will be empowered to abide in Christ, stand firm in their identity, and reflect His glory in every area of their lives.
Eyes on Jesus: Overcoming Life's Struggles Through Faith
Life's challenges can feel overwhelming, but there is hope when we fix our eyes on Jesus. Dr. Barrington offers an encouraging and practical message for navigating hardships with grace and resilience. Drawing from scripture, personal stories, and her journey of faith through loss and challenges, Pat demonstrates how shifting our focus to Christ transforms despair into hope and weakness into strength. She provides actionable insights to help audiences trust God's faithfulness, lean on His promises, and experience peace amid life's storms. Ideal for church groups, women's events, and faith-based conferences, this talk inspires attendees to rise above their struggles by anchoring their lives in Jesus. Audiences leave encouraged, equipped, and ready to walk confidently through life's challenges with their hearts firmly set on Him.
Testimonials
Dr. Anthony George
Pastor, First Baptist Atlanta
Pastor Brian Boyles
Church on Main, Snellville, Georgia
"Pat has the unique ability to speak as a medical professional and as one who has walked through the deep waters of personal loss and grief to help us see the radiant hope of God's goodness and steadfast comfort and peace."
Mike Riggings
Senior Manager, HR Operations
North American Mission Board
"I have known Dr. Pat Barrington for almost forty years. Her husband Carl and I were best friends up to his death from cancer in 2019. Over the years, I was privileged to observe Carl and Pat as they labored tirelessly through various ministries in Texas and Georgia. Pat has always seen her life and vocation as intentional platforms for the proclamation of the gospel. I can recall Carl smiling as he spoke about the many ways that Pat shared Christ as a medical doctor, women's ministry leader, neighbor, missionary, and friend. I can promise that whatever Pat does, she will do it with her whole heart. Much like her Lord, she is a special person with a unique ability to embrace the plight of hurting people. In doing so, lives are transformed and people are saved! No doubt, this is her life's calling!" Dr. David A. Wheeler
Professor of Evangelism
Senior Executive Director
Shepherd Rawlings School of Divinity / Liberty University
"Pat Barrington is a blessing to me. She has had a big impact on my life. I know she will lead you to a deeper walk with the Lord and help you overcome the challenges in your life."
Tim A. Cummings
Director, Whirlwind Missions
"Pat Barrington is an example of a Spirit-filled Christian! She shares from her experiences to draw you closer to Christ."
Dr. Gregory S. Cruce
Pastor, Rock Bridge Baptist Church
"Dr. Pat Barrington is among the finest people I have been privileged to work with over the years. She has a great heart for people and is deeply gifted by God to share the Gospel in a winsome and effective manner. Pat speaks with authority from her wide knowledge of the Word of God and she loves like Jesus told us to love -- with deep compassion and a desire to see everyone find hope in the person of Jesus."
Bill Cordrey
Pastor, Rock Bridge Baptist Church
"Pat's life is consistent with what she teaches. She is transparent in her failures as well as her successes. You will learn from her personal stories as well as the truths she shares. Pat's personal journey provides insights into developing strategies designed to address loss from a Christian perspective."
Dr. Bob Mills
Retired Executive Director
Kansas-Nebraska Convention of Southern Baptists
"Pat's husband Carl was a dear friend. He was an incredibly talented and smart man who was Pat's wonderful complementary partner, best friend, emotional rock, spiritual leader, and, most of all, husband to Pat. Are you unsure what to do next after such a huge loss [of a spouse]? Pat has walked this road and will guide you back to a life of joy and thriving!"
J. Mark Perry
Retired Music Pastor
First Baptist Powder Springs, Georgia
"Pat Barrington is a warrior-servant for Christ. I served alongside Pat in the Amazon jungle of Peru as she served the precious people through medical care and a gospel witness. The Lord is at work in and through Pat. I'm so grateful for her."
Jeff Holeman
Minister of Mission Strategy, First Baptist Oxford, Mississippi
Currently IMB Missionary in Oaxaca, Mexico
"Having known Pat since 1980, I can say that her life exemplifies the truths of God's Word. She shares how you can also live in victory."
Earl Stephenson
Pastor, First Baptist Weatherford, Oklahoma
"Having known Pat as a Christian physician and as her pastor, I know that she has a heart for God and for sharing the message of Jesus. Her message is life-changing!"
