Patricia (Tricia) Eagleson

In the early 1980’s as a young divorced mother of three who was extremely depressed and living a life of hopelessness, I had a deep spiritual need in my life. I committed my life to the Lord Jesus Christ. Through a personal relationship with Him I experienced the unconditional love of God which has transformed my life from a woman void of hope, joy, and a future – to a woman with vision and purpose.

It was around that time that I had the unforgettable opportunity of meeting Dr Marion Spellman, a woman of God who is the Founder of Peniel Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center. Peniel is a place where hurting men and woman can find help from more than life of addictions- but the ministry of Peniel is just as effective with people that are experiencing rejection, loneliness and who are going through difficulty coping with the struggles of life.

From 1982 until 1991, I attended Peniel Graduations and Spiritual Emphasis Weeks each year and continued my relationships with Bishop Harold and Dr. Marion Spellman. But in 1991, the desire to relocate and become more actively involved in ministering to hurting men and women bound by addictive lifestyles was burning in my heart. In June of 1992 my children and I moved to Somerset, Pa. to be involved in the ministry at Peniel.

Currently, I am one of the Registered Nurses in Peniel’s Medical Department and Resident Nurse where I assist the Medical Department in providing health promotion education, completing entry history and physical evaluations, coordination of resident’s medical care and emergency first-aide. I find the great satisfaction and professional fulfillment as a member of the Peniel Medical Department Staff serving the students who are finding hope, healing, restoration and brand new life in Christ. I have learned to serve the Lord and others with a spirit of excellence while working at Peniel.

Currently I am completing a post graduate degree as a Family Nurse Practitioner at the University of Pittsburgh. As a Family Nurse Practitioner it is my desire to provide primary health care to our clients through our Medical Department.

I am grateful to the Lord for the call He has on my life to use the gifts and talents He has invested in me in the lives of the students. I consider it a great honor and privilege to be involved in the ministry at Peniel.