Nathan Stanley

Nathan Stanley is a writer, speaker and full-time staff member with FOCUS where he currently serves as the Sr. Director of Talent & Leadership Development. Nathan has provided training and catechesis on evangelization, discipleship, leadership, organizational culture and strategy to young people, parish staff, and clergy throughout the country. Nathan encountered Jesus Christ as a student at Benedictine College and became a FOCUS missionary upon his graduation in 2004. Nathan's passion for Christ and His Church is the foundation of his leadership. Nathan is dedicated to raising up the next generation of Catholic leaders for the Church and society. Nathan graduated magnum cum laude with a M.A. in Theology from the Augustine Institute. He married, Lauren, in 2010 and they live outside of Denver Colorado with their three children.

What I Learned from Writing to a Death Row Inmate

My heart jumped within my chest when I saw the letter. I had sent it a few weeks ago, and it was returned — but it looked like it...

What to Do When It Seems Like the World Is Falling Apart

The world is falling apart. At least that’s what it feels like on some days. Our culture mistreats the family, we throw aside the most vulnerable and we replace true...

Why Our Generation Can’t Commit and What You Can Do About It

The memory is engraved deep in my mind. I was having gelato by the Trevi Fountain in Rome on a ten-day immersion trip with 15 of my fellow classmates and...