Pat Sebree

“I was raised in a Christian home,” Pat Sebree said of her upbringing. Her parents taught Pat and her siblings that the most important thing in life was to be in the center of God’s will. At a young age, Pat displayed artistic ability but thought that the only way to pursue that passion was to become a painter. In high school, she saw an ad from the Famous Artists School asking, “Do you have the talent to be an artist?” and mailed in her drawings. That small decision led her toward a future in design.

While studying to become an illustrator at what is now Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University, Pat wanted to do something with her skills that mattered—something with eternal value. In the spring of 1980, World Gospel Mission was looking for a graphic designer. Leona Taves had learned from Pat’s mother, who was heavily involved with Prayer Bands, that Pat was graduating that spring. Pat was contacted and asked to come to Marion for an interview. She applied and was hired, telling God, “I’ll work here for one year.”

During her 45 years at WGM, Pat produced many illustrations for The Call to Prayer, brochures, prayer letters, logos, prayer cards, and other materials. A big change came in 2006 when she moved from print to web design. “I learned to be flexible, to create designs using different mediums, and to take on different responsibilities as needed.” As she enters retirement in August 2025, Pat looks forward to spending time with family and visiting historical sites, with a continued desire to follow the Holy Spirit’s guidance. Her life verse remains Proverbs 3:5–6.

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