

Jonathan Nelson
Meet Jonathan Nelson, the Lead Pastor of WayCross Evangelical Church
Birthplace
St. Paul, MN
Family
Wife - Amanda
Daughter - Elliana
Son - Joshua
Education
Bachelors Degree from Bethel University in Youth Ministry & Psychology
Masters of Divinity from Bethel Seminary
Who are you?
I am a……… Husband of one and a Father of two. I'm a pastor and a college ministry leader. I'm a tennis player, golfer, outdoors man and amateur car mechanic. I am a beloved child of God my Father and a co-heir with Christ my King.
What is one thing on your bucket list?
Go backpacking in Patagonia, South America
What is your favorite food?
Indian (lunch buffets are my favorite!)
Describe your perfect day
My perfect day would be spent at my parent's cabin in Luck, WI. I would go golfing in the morning, wake boarding/water skiing in the afternoon and fishing in the evening. I'd have burgers for lunch, steak for dinner and cheesecake for dessert. I'd be with my wife, children and parents... of course the parents would be in charge of the kids :-).
What is the best thing about pastoring at WayCross Church?
I love the people that I work with and serve in the congregation and the unique partnership the WayCross Church has with Compass Ministries.
What is one thing that people may not know about you?
I have a horrible phobia of needles!
Lead Team
Pastor Jonathan Nelson
Caleb Couwenhoven
John Behrens
Josh Prescher
Nina Erickson
Rhiana Kipp
Trustee Resource Team
Bob Kipp
Bruce Behrens
Dorothy Anderson
Sheldon Kipp - Treasurer