Faith is not only something practiced on Sunday. It is shaped in daily decisions, tested in seasons of responsibility, and strengthened through each step of obedience. On Living My Faith with James Fenimore, guest Nate Roemer brings a thoughtful perspective on what it means to follow Christ while leading in more than one sphere of life.
Nate serves as Senior Pastor / Founder and describes himself as fully vocational: a full-time pastor of a small rural church and a strategic growth partner in the faith-based SaaS industry through The Hills Church / Echonova Strategic Growth Partner. His story highlights the importance of living faith openly, leading with humility, and continuing to trust God even as life experience grows.
Meet Nate Roemer
Nate Roemer is based in the Louisville, Kentucky area and serves in church and ministry leadership while also working in strategic growth within the faith-based SaaS space. His work reflects a calling that reaches both inside and outside the church.
Rather than viewing ministry and marketplace work as separate, Nate has embraced the opportunity to lead in both environments. That perspective offers encouragement for anyone trying to honor God in daily work, family life, leadership, and community involvement.
Living Faith Without Hiding Your Calling
When asked how he actively lives out his faith at work, at home, and in the community, Nate pointed to the importance of being open about his bi-vocational calling.
“Proudly, not ashamedly, being bi-vocational, has been something that I previously shaded away from, but now, because I realize that there’s a need for it, I’m excited to talk about it, so that others might feel excited about joining me.”
This is a powerful reminder that living out faith often begins with honesty. Many people feel pressure to keep parts of their calling quiet, especially when their work does not fit a traditional mold. Nate’s example encourages believers to recognize that God can use leadership, service, and influence in more than one setting.
Trusting God When Self-Reliance Feels Easier
One passage that continues to be meaningful to Nate is Proverbs 3:5–6. He shared that this scripture remains deeply relevant because trust does not always become easier with age or experience.
“One would think that the longer you live, the easier it is to trust, but I maintain that it might actually become harder. As we grow, as individuals, mature in our faith, store up more and more experiences, become wiser, smarter, it is easier to trust in our own ways, and not necessarily really learning how to trust in the Lord.”
That insight is both practical and convicting. Growth, wisdom, and experience are gifts, but they can also create a temptation to rely only on personal understanding. Faith-based leadership requires a different posture: the willingness to submit plans, decisions, and outcomes to God.
A Helpful Question for Everyday Faith
For anyone seeking to grow spiritually, Nate’s reflection invites a simple but meaningful question:
- Where am I relying on my own understanding instead of trusting the Lord?
- What decision am I trying to control instead of surrender?
- How can I practice trust in one concrete way today?
These questions make faith practical. They help move trust from an idea into action.
Leadership Inside and Outside the Church
Nate identifies one of the most significant shaping experiences in his faith journey as embracing the opportunity to lead both within the church and beyond it.
“Probably the most notable thing outside of my own personal relationship with Jesus Christ, has been embracing the opportunity that I have, to lead from both within, and outside of the church.”
This perspective is especially valuable for leaders, professionals, and ministry-minded believers who want their faith to influence every area of life. Leadership is not limited to a title or a platform. It can be expressed through service, integrity, encouragement, strategic thinking, and a willingness to help others move forward.
Spiritual Growth Happens One Step at a Time
When asked what advice he would give to someone struggling to live out their faith or looking to grow spiritually, Nate offered a simple and memorable answer:
“Steps. It’s all about steps. Doesn’t matter if they’re big steps, or little steps, you just have to be making forward progress.”
This is practical encouragement for anyone who feels spiritually stuck. Growth does not always happen through one dramatic moment. Often, it happens through faithful, repeated steps in the right direction.
Practical Steps for Growing in Faith
If you are looking to apply this mindset, consider starting with one of these simple steps:
- Return to Scripture regularly. Choose a passage that anchors your trust and revisit it often.
- Pray honestly. Bring both confidence and uncertainty to God.
- Practice obedience in one area. Identify one decision where you can take a faithful next step.
- Be open about your calling. Do not hide the ways God is shaping your work and leadership.
- Look for opportunities to serve. Faith becomes visible when it moves outward toward others.
The goal is not perfection. The goal is forward progress.
Why This Conversation Matters
The message at the heart of this Living My Faith with James Fenimore conversation is clear: faith is lived in motion. It is lived through trust, through service, through leadership, and through the courage to take the next step.
Nate Roemer’s perspective is especially helpful for those navigating multiple responsibilities, balancing ministry and work, or wondering how their faith can be expressed in everyday leadership. His story points back to a steady truth: God can use every part of a willing life.
Conclusion
Living faithfully does not require having every answer. It requires trust, humility, and a willingness to keep moving forward. Nate Roemer’s reflections on Proverbs 3:5–6, bi-vocational leadership, and spiritual growth offer encouragement for anyone seeking to follow Christ more fully in daily life.
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