About Us – Our Ministry Journey
Drs. Alan and Jennifer Pateman are missionaries from the UK, who at present reside in Tuscany, Italy, and travel together internationally. They are recognized as apostolic-prophetic voices, connectors, motivational speakers, leadership mentors, authors, and university educators, (Dr. Alan was also ordained as a Bishop in Uganda in 2004).
At the age of 27, Alan encountered Jesus Christ, and his life was radically transformed. Born and raised in Guildford, UK, he grew up in a family of seven children, struggling with severe dyslexia, and leaving school at 15 barely able to read or write. But what seemed like a disadvantage became a divine setup for a miracle.
In October 1984 at an event called, “Third Wave ’84” at Westminster Central Hall in London, Alan encountered the ministry of John Wimber for the first time and was greatly impacted by the power of the Holy Spirit. This was one of many catalysts that released Alan into the things of the Spirit and begin moving strongly in the ministry of healing and deliverance. Another of many strong influences, concerning the move of the Spirit—the healing ministry in particular—was Ian and Rosemary Andrews.
Knowing that God had called him into full-time ministry, Alan burned the plough (1 Kings 19:19-21) in other words, burned every bridge by giving up his secular job, selling his house and using every penny, to attend bible school. God blessed this sacrifice and Alan graduated from Roffey Place Christian Training Centre, (1985-87) led by Colin Urquhart and Dr. Bob Gordon (Kingdom Faith), with a Certificate in Theology. Following this, Alan became a member of Dr. Bob Gordon’s Kerygma Team.
After this critical training period, Alan was given a clear mandate from God and began “The Vine Ministries” (1988). Following this, he planted and pastored a thriving church in the North West of England, between 1990–2000, called “Word of Life City Centre Church” (Liverpool). This is where he met and then married his wife Jenny (1994). During the next three decades, they have pioneered, built and laboured together, in full time ministry.
Today, they are both Senior and co-founders of Alan Pateman World Missions—which is a Christian-based para-church, charitable organisation and a non-denominational Apostolic Missionary Outreach. Its inception was 1994 and umbrellas the following world ministries:
- Connecting for Excellence International Fellowship
- Ministerial Association and Affiliation
- LifeStyle International Christian University, LICU
- Association and Affiliation of Campuses
- International Apostolic Accreditation Council
- Institutes in Association
- APMI Publishing & Publications
From such humble beginnings—to a global apostolic movement—their journey has been marked by faith, supernatural power, and an unwavering-commission to the nations; training and equipping saints for the work of the Kingdom (Eph 4:12). In 2003 they moved their ministry base to Germany and established a Charitable Organisation and International Head Quarters.
By 2006 Alan received a Bachelor of Theology, B. Th., (from Life Christian University USA), to become a Director and Instructor of an ICE Campus in Bückeburg, Germany. That same year he was awarded a Doctorate of Divinity (honoris causa) in recognition of his Lifetime Achievements by the International College of Excellence USA, (President Dr. Robb Thompson) and Life Christian University USA (Dr. Douglas Wingate).
The following year, in 2007, Alan became the Chancellor and Founder of “LifeStyle International Christian University” LICU and received his Master of Arts in Theology, M.A., by Life Christian University, USA. As Professor of Theology, Biblical Studies and Apostolic ministry, he is also a member of the following:
- International Board of Reference
- Board of Executive Directors
- Board of Professors
- Academic Assessment Board
- Global Missions Coordinators
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