Nathan Gale
Fall 2024 John Jay Fellow
Hometown: Arden Hills, MN
College: University of Northwestern, St. Paul
Degree: B.A. in History
Nathan Gale grew up in the northern suburbs of the Twin Cities in Minnesota. He became a full-time, on-campus university student starting junior year of high school through the state's PSEO program. He graduated summa cum laude as an Eagle Honors Scholar from the University of Northwestern, St. Paul, in just three years. He majored in history with a pre-law minor and worked as a server at a golf course to save for law school. He plans to apply to schools and begin the Fall of 2025.
While academics are a thrilling part of his call, Nathan is most grateful for and fulfilled by the people with whom he builds community. He served as a dorm ministry partner for two years, which included hosting weekly Bible studies and quarterly service events. Concurrently, he served on the board of the campus conservative club--as VP for two years--and sang in Northwestern Choir. His senior year, he was elected as a student senator. In this role, he chaired the Kingdom Belonging Committee and helped host fruitful community roundtables related to challenging topics of belonging, like race and same sex attraction. He also played a central role in the relaunch of the student publication, which previously sat dormant since 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
These various community roles confirmed his calling to serve as an advocate for others. The most vulnerable and voiceless in our society are mothers with unexpected pregnancies and their unborn children. His coursework honed his verbal and written communication skills, and he is excited to apply for law school. Now that he has taken the LSAT, he can begin working on applications starting September 1st. Through this process, he hopes to build a foundation from which he can support those who are being exploited by the abortion industry.
Nathan firmly believes government is a form of God's grace for our good. Through the soul-forming experience of the John Jay Institute, he hopes to build community with those who know God and seek to act as salt and light in our chaotic country. Whether we build the metaphorical splendor of Solomon's temple, are relied upon as exile advisors like Daniel, or even crucified for the truth, he desires this faithful spirit in all he does. He believes being immersed in the ideas and places that formed our country will help bolster this. Soli Deo Gloria.