Leadership

Pastor John is a graduate of Oak Hills Bible College in Bemidji MN where he majored in Biblical Studies and Pastoral Ministry. Recently he completed a Graduate Degree from Crown College in St. Bonifacius, MN in Pastoral Counseling. He is a an avid outdoorsmen, who loves to hunt, fish, four-wheeler, snowmobile, and is often found working in his garden or workshop.  He and his wife Tammy are the proud parents of three teenage children. 

Pastor Nathaniel is a graduate of Crown College with a degree in Urban Ministries. He leads our youth and student ministries as well as our music teams. Nathaniel loves to collect agates, motorcycle, hike, bike, and be outdoors with his wife Kirsten. He and Kirsten have five adorable children. 

A native of the Iron Range, Dave Nelson is a longtime member of Nashwauk Alliance. Dave is well traveled, having spent many years driving tour bus across the country. When not on the road trucking or bussing, Dave loves to play his tuba in the local city band, watch a good move with friends, or spend some time camping with friends and family. 

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 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.