Nathan is driven by a deep conviction that the local church is God’s primary instrument for mission in its community. His work sits at the intersection of local mission and change leadership: helping pastors strengthen their churches’ capacity for outward-facing, disciple-making life - and leading the changes required to get there.

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Based in Nelson, Nathan lives with his wife, Rosey, their teenage daughters, Ruby and Eva, a rambunctious puppy named Lola, and Sidney, the timid moggy.

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The church has shaped Nathan’s life from the beginning - his dad and grandad were both Anglican ministers - and he has served as a youth pastor in both Baptist and Anglican contexts, including two seasons within the Nelson Anglican Diocese.

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From 2013–2016, Nathan and his family lived in South Asia with NZCMS, where he worked alongside formerly trafficked women in a social enterprise setting. That season deepened his belief in local, incarnational mission and the need for courageous, grounded leadership.

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Nathan offers coaching and reflective supervision for pastors and church leaders across Aotearoa. He is particularly passionate about helping leaders:

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• Clarify their church’s missional direction
• Increase their church’s capacity for local mission
• Lead change without creating unnecessary anxiety
• Move forward with courage while caring well for their people

Nathan holds a Master’s in Faith-Based Leadership and Management (with a thesis on how Kiwi congregations navigate change), Coach Mastery certification with Arrow Australia (ICF credentialed), and a CAIRA certificate in Professional Supervision.