About The Middle
In The Middle: How the Quiet Majority Can Mend a Divided Nation, Patrick Payton draws on decades of leadership in business, ministry, and public office to offer a bold, hopeful vision for America’s future. He challenges the culture of outrage and division, calling readers to reclaim trust, lead with humility and courage, and find common ground.

Rooted in real-world experience—from the pulpit to city hall—Payton shows how principled, pragmatic leadership can bridge divides and restore civility to public life. The Middle is a call to action for those who believe progress begins not at the extremes, but where most Americans truly live: in the middle.

The Middle releases on March 3, 2026