Leadership

Pastors & elders

Nathaniel Sahlstrom 

Pastor

Pastor Nat is a graduate of Crown College with a degree in Urban Ministries. Nathaniel loves to collect agates, mechanic, camp, read and work in the family gardens. He and his wife, Kirsten, have five wonderful children. 

Gary Cleven 

Elder 

Gary is a longtime member of Nashwauk Alliance. Originally from Grygla, MN, Gary moved to the Iron Range to work in a family business. Gary loved his job trucking, almost as much as he enjoys being retired. He spends much of his time spent on his John Deer tractor.  

Don Warwas

Elder

Don grew up in Nashwauk, and as youngster was involved in the family logging business. After several years as a logger, he worked as a machinery operator for Itasca County before being promoted to foreman. Don loves to work in the woods, hunt, fish, and spend time camping with his wonderful wife Lynn. 

Eric Njimegni 

Elder

Eric is a fun-loving guy who loves to play sports. Tennis, broomball, ping pong, are all loved but come in second to his passion for soccer which he both plays and coaches. Originally form Cameroon, Africa, Eric an amazing story of  God bringing him and his wife Kristin to our church family, and we are glad he did. 

Robin Yoder

Elder

Robin grew up in Nashwauk and he and his family are active in our community. His hobbies include Jujitsu, spending time with his wife Londa and their two children, and the occasional online gaming.