Nathaniel Goossen

Kansas Coordinator

Nathaniel Goossen is an experienced ministry leader with deep roots in both missionary work and church leadership. Born into a missionary family, he spent his early years in Brazil where he began his journey in faith at age 9 and later assisted with church planting and youth ministry. After earning his Bachelor's degree in Intercultural Ministries from Moody Bible Institute, Nate continued his missionary work, serving in various locations including East Timor, and later worked as a Facilities Engineer at Chicago Tabernacle where he managed a team of 70 volunteers.

Currently residing in Hesston, Kansas with his wife and 6-year-old son, Goossen recently served as the Interim Visitation Pastor at Garden Community Church while also running his own painting business. His diverse experience includes leading men's discipleship studies, organizing prayer meetings, and conducting creative outreach programs like the "Night of Lights" Halloween-alternative ministry. Nathaniel's background demonstrates a consistent commitment to evangelism, leadership development, and children's ministry, skills he will bring to his role as State Director for Child Evangelism Fellowship of Kansas.