The church is a bit like my family business.
My dad and grandad were both Anglican ministers, and at one stage in my life, my dad, mum, and I were all on staff at the same church! I have worked as a youth pastor in Baptist and Anglican churches, and had two stints working for the Nelson Anglican Diocese.
Other than church ministry, I’ve done a wide array of jobs. I worked for four years as a primary school teacher in West Auckland, driven a school bus, worked Uni summers for Greenpeace, and managed a church-based after-school program. By far, my favourite job, however, was working alongside formerly trafficked women in South Asia.
I am married to the wonderful Rosey, have two tweenage daughters named Ruby and Eva, and a timid moggy called Sidney.
Higher education is something I can’t seem to put down. My first degree was a Bachelor of Education. In my mid-twenties, I returned to Uni to complete a Graduate Diploma in Theology and Post-Grad diploma in Development Studies. I’ve recently completed a Master’s in Faith-Based Leadership and Management.
I’m a raging introvert. Enneagram 5, and Myers Brigg’s INFJ. My favourite hobbies are drinking coffee, reading good books, running, and napping.
Think we’d get along?
“I had been in my role for one year, and so far, I had done well learning and adjusting. But then, it was time to plan and clarify my next steps. I felt stuck. That is when I reached out to Nathan for some coaching. It was exactly what I needed. He helped me filter through the noise in my head and organise my thoughts. He helped me ask good questions. Slowly, I felt unstuck as I moved forward.
Nathan is passionate about missions. He has a good grasp of cultural understanding and, at the same time, understands kiwi church life. For someone who is engaged in intercultural missions, bringing this background into a coaching session felt like having a guide who gets you.”
Alice K.
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“Nathan is very good at helping you drill down into the specifics of what you are dealing with and keeping you on track until you have some tangible steps to address those issues. He summarises well what we are working on and keeps a log of what’s next. In all this, he has a relaxed but professional manner, engaging with the issues I face while keeping me focused and on track.”
Rev. Glen Ashworth, Nativity Church, Blenheim