The Founder
Dr. Nathan Killian's early religious background was Evangelical United Brethren. Although he had been raised in this religious atmosphere, he attended church merely as an outward form. However, during those formative years he found that a seed of the Gospel was planted in his life.
While pursuing an undergraduate degree at Bloomsburg University, he accepted an invitation to attend a series of special church services. During this time, he made a personal commitment to Jesus Christ and his life was drastically changed. Following this experience he then furthered his education at Valley Forge Christian College.
Dr. Killian's educational history includes the following degrees: Bachelor of Theology, Master of Theology, Doctor of Theology, Doctor of Philosophy in Religious Psychology (Magna Cum Laude), Doctor of Philosophy in Institutionary Administration (Magna Cum Laude) and Doctor of Literary Letters. He was also a "Professional Clinical Member" of the National Christian Counselors Association since 1992.
Dr. Nathan Killian had a profound love for God's Word, the Bible. All of his sermons, lectures and writings are biblically-based. His published books and broad subject range of lectures have been released in the United States and foreign countries. He authored many of the materials used by Evangelical Theological Seminary.
His ministry was expanded through pastoring, evangelism, religious education, television, radio, recorded messages, and the writing of books. Several churches which he pastored were honored by being listed in the "fastest growing churches" within the United States.
President Killian and his wife, Jeanette, began the foundation of Evangelical Theological Seminary in 1980 and worked tirelessly together for forty-three years. He went home to be with our Lord in 2023. His life and legacy are honored by the seminary’s staff and faculty who maintain his enthusiasm and dedication to teaching the Word of God while equipping the students for God's service.