Nathan was born & raised in Springfield, Illinois, then ventured out to San Diego, California for his degree in Business Administration & Entrepreneurship at Point Loma Nazarene University, before moving to Vienna, Austria in 2007. He is the founder of Kyrios Ministries and was the director for the first 10 years (2013-2023).
He is passionate about discipling people, leading teams in a healthy way, pioneering new ministries, and equipping the Body of Christ in fivefold ministry. His God-dream is to spark a discipleship movement that changes the whole country of Austria and beyond by making disciples, who grow into leaders, and start new group and church plants.
He wrote a book that can be a resource for you or your ministry called The Pulse of Christ: A Fivefold Training Manual based on Ephesians 4:11-13. It’s available:
- in English from 100 Movements Publishing
- in German from Grain Press Publishing
Find out more about the book and interactive fivefold workshops at his website Fivefold Training.
Life Verse: John 10:10 „The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.“
Ministry Verse: 2 Timothy 2:2 „You have heard me teach things that have been confirmed by many reliable witnesses. Now teach these truths to other trustworthy people who will be able to pass them on to others.“
Areas of passion & gifting:
- discipling people into their full potential
- pioneering new ministries
- leading teams in a healthy way
- fivefold ministry workshops
- men’s purity & men’s activation
He married Insa in 2013, they have two boys, and live in Vienna, Austria. Soccer, exploring new countries, waterfalls, Mexican food, and good coffee make life even more enjoyable.
