Nathan Karcesky

Senior Pastor

Pastor Nathan Karcesky grew up in Indonesia with missionary parents.  He accepted Christ around the tender age of 7 but didn’t fully know what it meant till he was 16 and felt called into full time ministry. He is a humble and gifted servant of God whose ultimate desire is to do the will of God. He has seen God’s hand in the call to move and become the next pastor at Journey Church.  God has made it clear through testimonies, miracles, scripture and friends that this was His next step for Nathan and his wife Karen. 

Pastor Nathan comes to Journey Church with a large variety of experience.  He grew up on the mission field and has lived in multiple countries and multiple states. He has done everything from managing a restaurant, working in a chicken factory, and loading boxes for UPS. After he finished his undergrad in missiology, he felt a strong calling to work with the next generation.  He completed his Masters of Divinity, and then began working with the next generation, families, care ministry, missions, adult small groups, and other ministries within the local church.  

Pastor Nathan’s passion is for people, to introduce Jesus, shepherd, develop, and care for all generations and all peoples.  His life motto is focused on loving God and loving others.  He is a diehard Pittsburgh Steelers fan and is willing to go toe to toe with any Patriots fan.  He loves to build things with his hands, play golf, hike with his wife, and do things outdoors.  

Nathan is excited to see how Journey Church can become a beacon of light in the Washington Valley.

He is joined with Karen, his wife of 27 years. They have two adult children; daughter Brianne (and son-in-law Burke), and son Connor. Family is everything to the Karcesky’s and they will bring that passion and energy to our community.