Pastor Nathan is a Provisional Elder in the United Methodist Church, working towards ordination in the next few years. He graduated from Hendrix College with a BA in Music Performance focusing on voice and from Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary with an M.Div. Along with Central UMC, Nathan is the pastor for Flat Rock United Methodist Church.

Nathan is married to Rev. Amy, who is the pastor for Grace and Kedron United Methodist Churches in the Newton, IL area. Together they are raising their son, Lucas.