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Founder, Lifehouse Development

Hi, I'm Nathan.

I'm a software developer based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and I started Lifehouse Development because I kept seeing the same problem: the organizations doing the most meaningful work were stuck with technology that wasn't built for them.

I build custom software solutions for nonprofits and mission-driven organizations — not off-the-shelf tools that almost fit, but real solutions designed around how you actually work.

My Story

Why I started Lifehouse

I spent years watching nonprofits and small organizations struggle with technology that didn't fit them. The off-the-shelf tools were either too expensive, too complicated, or simply built for a different kind of organization entirely. The people doing the most important work often had the least support to do it well.

I started Lifehouse to change that. Not because it was the most lucrative path, but because it mattered. When a nonprofit finally has software that actually matches how they work, it frees up time, reduces frustration, and lets the team focus on why they showed up in the first place.

Every project I take on is guided by the same conviction: technology should serve your mission, not complicate it. I stay small and focused on purpose — so that every client gets my full attention and a solution built specifically for them.

I'm based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and I work with organizations across the region and beyond. If you're doing meaningful work and technology is getting in the way, I'd love to talk.

What I Believe

The principles behind the work

These aren't company values invented for a website. They're the things I actually try to live by — in the work and outside of it.

Clarity

I listen first and speak clearly. Good work starts with understanding — not assumptions.

Excellence

I care about the details. Every project gets my full attention, not just the parts that are easy.

Integrity

I'll tell you what I actually think, even when it's not what you want to hear. Honesty builds trust.

Servanthood

The work is never just about the code. It's about the people it serves and the mission it supports.

Ready to work together?

Let's find out if we're a good fit. A 30-minute call is all it takes to get a clear picture of what's possible.