Nate Nash
Pastor
Pastor Nate was born in Fargo, ND but was raised in the suburbs of Minneapolis. After High School he attended the Free Lutheran Bible College in Plymouth, MN. While serving as a Youth Director at Christian Free Lutheran Church in Wheatland, IA, he attended St. Ambrose University in Davenport, IA. He continued his education in the Masters of Divinity program at the Lutheran Brethren Seminary in Fergus Falls, MN. While working his way through seminary he served as a Pastor at a number of churches: Ebenezer Free Lutheran in Northwood, ND; Bethel Lutheran Brethren in Ottawa, IL; and Messiah Lutheran in Underwood, MN. After Seminary he served Lutheran Brethren Fellowship Church in Williston, ND and now Living Faith Church in Watford City. Pastor Nate will be Ordained into Ministry by the Church of the Lutheran Brethren in September of 2025.
Nate is married to Cherise and together they homeschool seven children. Which keeps life busy! When he does get free time, he enjoys hunting, fishing, board games, reading, and watching his favorite Minnesota sports teams.
Pastor Nate’s Education:
Certificate in General Bible – Free Lutheran Bible College (2005)
Bachelors of Arts in Graphic Design – St. Ambrose University (2009)
Masters of Divinity – Lutheran Brethren Seminary (2023)
Masters of Arts in Counseling – Westminster Theological Seminary (Ongoing)
Nate is married to Cherise and together they homeschool seven children. Which keeps life busy! When he does get free time, he enjoys hunting, fishing, board games, reading, and watching his favorite Minnesota sports teams.
Pastor Nate’s Education:
Certificate in General Bible – Free Lutheran Bible College (2005)
Bachelors of Arts in Graphic Design – St. Ambrose University (2009)
Masters of Divinity – Lutheran Brethren Seminary (2023)
Masters of Arts in Counseling – Westminster Theological Seminary (Ongoing)
Seth Vander Ley
Director of Youth & Young Adult Ministry
Seth Vander Ley began as Director of Youth Ministry in March 2020. Before this he volunteered for the previous year helping with the youth group. He is excited to serve God and the Church as he works with the parents and their youth.
Seth is married to Arianna and they have one son. Seth enjoys working hard and has a heart for serving. He is normally reserved, enjoying more to listen than to speak. He has many interests including wood working, electronics, and working on vehicles. He also enjoys playing games of any sort.
Seth is married to Arianna and they have one son. Seth enjoys working hard and has a heart for serving. He is normally reserved, enjoying more to listen than to speak. He has many interests including wood working, electronics, and working on vehicles. He also enjoys playing games of any sort.
Shannon Warren
Administrator
Shannon began as our Administrator in November 2021. She and her husband Kevin have 2 children. They moved here from Texas in January of 2021. She loves cooking, baking, music, movies, playing cards and board games, and loves all things Disney.