Pastor J. Patrick Miller is the senior pastor of Water’s Edge Family of Faith in Frisco, Texas. Known nationally as an amazing speaker and a dynamic, innovate preacher who is tireless in his passion for presenting the good news of Jesus Christ to anyone and everyone, Pastor Patrick came to Water’s Edge in 2004 after serving as the Pastor of Outreach at Grace Lutheran Church in Escondido, California for 4 years. While in California, Pastor Patrick was selected to give the opening invocation at a speaking engagement by President George W. Bush in 2003 where he had the honor of standing at the podium of the President of the United States and leading hundreds of people in a prayer for our President, our leaders, and our country, all in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Previously, he had the privilege of giving a memorable college graduation address in front of the first lady of Texas who, at that time, was none other than Laura Bush. Since arriving in Frisco, by the grace of God, Water’s Edge Family of Faith has been blessed with exponential growth, seeing its average weekend worship attendance grow seven fold in just over two years. Pastor Patrick would be the first one to say, all Glory to God! His gifted wife, Heather, is a full-time mother, a part-time stamp-it-up demonstrator, and is the children’s church facilitator at Water’s Edge. They, along with their two daughters and son, are obviously very active at Water’s Edge Family of Faith. When Pastor Patrick is away from work, he enjoys spending time with his family and friends, playing golf, fishing, and cheering on his beloved Dallas Cowboys.

Dr. Peter Kahle, a licensed psychologist in Texas, is the Director of Crossways Counseling & Consulting in Grapevine and is a faculty member of the Reunion Institute in Dallas. In 2000, he received national acclaim in USA TODAY for his cutting edge work in the area of integrating spirituality and psychotherapy. His book, The Power of Spirituality in Therapy, was released in March of 2004 to very favorable reviews. Peter, an outspoken Christian and confessing sinner, was also a contributing author in the best selling book 101 More Interventions in Family Therapy. He’s worked for The University of Texas at Austin and Texas Woman’s University, has lectured on other university campuses, and has presented seminars at numerous national and state conferences from coast to coast. Using an unorthodox and sometimes humorous style, Peter’s spoken to packed breakout sessions at Glorybound and has led energetic adult, young adult, and high school Bible classes at a number of Christian mega-churches in the DFW metroplex. His talented wife, Amber, is an amazing mother and a registered nurse in a local school district. They, along with their two young daughters, are active members of Peace Lutheran Church in Hurst, TX. In his spare time, he enjoys spending quality time with his family and friends, reading, working out, playing golf, and following the Dallas Mavericks and University of Texas athletics.

Rich Adkins is the Pastor of Worship Music at Water’s Edge Family of Faith in Frisco, Texas. Rich is an accomplished musician, artist, and song writer who has an amazing heart for ministry in the name of Jesus Christ. He recently released his first CD, Since We Left The Garden. Over the past decade, in addition to leading worship at Water’s Edge, Rich has played in praise bands at a number of other Christian churches. Apart from his church music ministries, Rich is also well-known in the North Texas area, especially in the renowned music scene in Denton Texas. He and his wife Katie, have two young boys who are active at Water’s Edge Family of Faith. In his spare time, Rich enjoys spending time with his family and writing music as the Spirit moves him.