For many years, Patti has led women in Bible studies and discipleship. She has been a regular speaker and singer for Stonecroft Ministries Christian Women's Clubs for more than 30 years, in addition to being the keynote speaker at numerous church retreats and banquets. She has been used by Northwestern College, St. Paul, Minnesota, for their "Day Set Apart for Women" on several occasions. It has not been unusual for many people to come to Christ upon hearing her testimony, "Ordained Days." Patti's testimony has been aired several times on Dr. Dobson's radio program, "Focus on the Family." She has also spoken for Worldview Weekends of America.

She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from Northwestern College, and holds a Master's degree in Educational Administration from the University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, Minnesota. Patti served as the administrator of New Life Academy of Woodbury, Minnesota for 25 years, and received the Outstanding Educator Award in 1994 from the Woodbury Chamber of Commerce. In 2008, she also received the Lifetime Service and Achievement Award, bestowed by Association of Christian Schools International.