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 teenage 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 a Post-Grad Diploma in Development Studies. I’ve recently completed a Master’s in Faith-Based Leadership and Management, writing a thesis on congregational leadership of change. Coaching-wise, I’ve completed Arrow Australia’s Coaching Mastery certificate (which includes a level one ICF credential), and I’ve done Supervision training through CAIRA.
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?
"Having a coach has been helpful for me in many ways. I have found the accountability of monthly meetings helpful in moving forward with our mission and not allowing it to be forgotten due to the hungry machine that is the church."
Rev. Sage Harris, Whakatu Presbyterian
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“Pathways coaching has made a huge difference for me. Nathan is a fellow-practitioner coach, and his sessions have helped me lead our church into brand new territory. He has taken time to understand our context, and his encouragement has been invaluable when I have been hesitant to act."
Rev. Kate Berkley, Christ Church, Ellerslie