Nathan Hawkins is Stadia’s West Regional Director — but don’t worry, he’ll be at Exponential East in March!

As West Regional Executive, Nathan implements Stadia’s overall strategy in the western U.S., focusing on partner development, U.S. church planting, global church planting and Stadia advancement. Before coming to Stadia, Nathan played a key role in our Global Church Planting strategy as a Compassion International Church Relations Director. He also has first-hand U.S. church planting experience, having led in a church plant re-launch in New Orleans post-Katrina. As an adoptee and adoptive father, Nathan is passionate about children who come from difficult backgrounds. Originally from inner-city Minneapolis, Nathan grew up in a Christian home in a culturally diverse environment. After completing his bachelor’s degree in Minnesota, working in sports broadcasting and spending all his free time rock climbing, he hungered for greater purpose. He served a church in Juarez, Mexico for a year and a half, which led him to seminary, where he caught the church planting bug. Nathan and his wife Joy have three young children: Benicio, Taegen and Grace. The Hawkins are a family that welcomes foster children and love connecting with the local church.

If you can’t tell, Nathan is a pretty social guy. Are you an extrovert? Then you can definitely connect with Chivo. An introvert? Don’t worry – he’ll make sure you’re invited in! You don’t really NEED another reason to head to Expo (great speakers, amazing community, Florida in the winter!) – but we’re giving you another one, anyway!

You can still sign up for Summit events, our Party, or (if you’re a woman interested in church planting!), the Bloom breakfast! Just follow the buttons below to join the fun!