Nat has been married to his wife Julie for 10 years and together they have two children, Beckett and Alaiya. Nat loves reading, writing, NBA basketball; and is ever in search of the perfect fish taco.
Nat’s heart is to help people discover the incredible life that happens as we surrender our lives to Jesus and discover our true selves in the story of God. He longs to see the church wrestle with what it means to truly follow Jesus and be a community that embodies his self-giving love. Nat can be reached at 226-899-1549
Cole met Janessa in 2011 through a Clearwater Players’ production of Bye Bye Birdie, and they got married in 2014. They live in Burlington, far too close to the local music store, with their son Francis and daughter Ellis.
Cole is passionate about the intersection between faith and art and is pumped to grow with ForestView in the areas of Music, Media, Art and Liturgy as the church explores different ways of expressing ourselves during times of communal worship. Cole has been playing video games for 28 years, and is a big fan of film, music and graphic design.
Kayla has always been passionate about working with children. For the past 4 years she has lead a small group class in KidsView and has also taken on the summer role for the past two years as Assistant Director of Children’s Ministry. She shares her passion for kids as a dance instructor and choreographer for students from ages 5-18. Kayla steps into this role with excitement and enthusiasm to see where God will move in the lives of the children at ForestView.
Alisa has been serving within youth and young adults ministry for many years. A Mini Yo We girl at heart, she has a love for Jesus and discipleship, and finding ways to draw our Youth and Young Adults closer to him. Her heart is to create a community where students can come and be openly, and unapologetically themselves. Where they can meet together and grow in their faith, and create lasting relationships with individuals who will walk alongside them throughout this stage of life.
Sarah has been leading youth and children’s ministries for the past eleven years. She is passionate about partnering with families and discipling leaders. She desires to foster a community to help raise up a generation of children who know and love God and seek to make His gospel known throughout the world.
Sarah is excited to be joining the Forestview community and stewarding the Children’s Ministry for Kayla while she and her family welcome their newest member.