Born in Kirkland Lake, Ontario, Canada, Nathanael wasan elementary school teacher/principal for 29 years.Upon retirement in 2003 he and his wife, Joyce, moved toPeterborough, Ontario where for three years they were hostsat Amicus House, a respite home for missionaries on furlough.In 2006 Nathanael joined the faculty at Trent University'sSchool of Education, where he taught for ten years. In 2016Nathanael and Joyce relocated to St. Thomas, Ontario to becloser to family. Nathanael and Joyce currently fellowship at Southdale BibleChapel in London, Ontario, where they are active in the Seniors' Ministry. TheReeds have four grown sons and nine grandchildren.