While studying at Lutheran Bible Institute, Nate discovered a fascination and love for Middle-Eastern culture, which led him to teaching English in the biblical city of Tyre in south Lebanon for seven years. Since returning to the States, Nate has enjoyed coaching others who are preparing to live cross-culturally, and has helped form communities of people who are inclined to warmly engage the Muslims living in our midst. Nate writes a weekly blog on cross-cultural reflections and what it means to follow Jesus with relevance in today's world. He doesn't pretend to have all the answers, so he's