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Nathaniel Muench has been in full-time skate ministry in Germany for over 5 years, answering God’s call to invest in the lives of skateboarders in Nuremberg. Before he left he shared his two-fold vision of Christians discipling skaters and forming “skate churches” throughout Europe, along with developing a network linking skate ministries worldwide.

It’s happening! He’s working closely with action sports ministries, mentoring others in skateboard ministry, and sharing the gospel with skaters. After 5 years, it’s a good time to review his long-term goals:

Local Relationships

A heavy investment in skateboarders, with a team spread out in different parts of Germany serving the local skateboarders of their cities. Skateboarders are a unique subculture that is often overlooked by typical church outreach.

Connecting Christian Skaters and Skate Ministries 

A passion to find Christian skaters in Germany and across Europe and plug them into a network of like minded skaters. Skate ministry across Europe isn’t huge but it is growing. Connecting helps combat isolation and encourage outreach. Last year’s skate conference was an amazing opportunity to see skaters from all over Europe come out and connect with one another.

Outreach

Each year both Christian and non-Christian skaters from all over the world pass through the places in Europe known for skateboarding opportunities. These travelers
engage with local skate scenes, providing a continuing opportunity to share the gospel and build relationships. There are also opportunities to travel to other places (like Barcelona where his brother Zac was ministering) and connect with others reaching out to the skateboard community.

For the past two years Nathaniel has been working with Unbound Action Sports, a Christian action sports ministry.

Please continue to pray for Nathaniel and his wife Naomi, as they minister amidst the ongoing Covid restrictions.

Nathaniel is thankful for his work at a coffee shop where he is free to share his faith and exuberance with customers and friends.