Serving the Lord at Black Forest Academy, Kandern Germany

Greetings from our family; Nate, Katy, Nya, Judah and Zeke!

Our family talks often of keeping our ‘YES’ on the table, which means we want to be ready and willing to respond affirmatively to any adventure God has for us. In 2021, our hearts away from Nate’s job in college coaching and we started praying over what was next. We began focusing on our passion to serve and mentor young people. With a family history of missions, boarding schools, parents in ministry, and a soft spot for kids growing up in the aforementioned environment, all of our praying lead us to Black Forest Academy (BFA). BFA is a boarding school for missionary kids. We serve in the Palmgarten Dorm as dorm parents, mentoring and providing for the needs of 20 high school girls.

Located in Southern Germany in the town of Kandern, BFA is home to 290 students of which, 130 are high school boarding students whose parents are missionaries in the Korea, North Africa, Middle East, Europe and all over the globe. We are passionate about seeing young people who grow up as MK’s (missionary kids) love Jesus and develop a deep faith of their own. We’re also excited about missions and reaching the world for Jesus. BFA is an institution passionate about accomplishing both of these things, and we are excited to serve in this ministry.

Please reach out to us personally at nkwiens@avmi.org.