In 2015, Nate Ortiz relocated to the Columbus area to serve as the Youth Director for the Ohio Ministry Network focused on resourcing local churches to reach young people with the life-changing message of Jesus Christ. Previously, he served for ten years as Youth and Young Adult Pastor in Youngstown, Ohio, providing leadership for the seven other campus youth pastors. During that time, he also had the opportunity to speak at youth conferences, schools, and churches as well as direct the VCC youth center and teach at their school of ministry. Nate has a passion for leadership and empowering the next generation.