Nick and Natalie Van Horn

Hey! We’re Nick and Nat, and we are FOCUS missionaries!

Where We serve

For the past five years, God has called us to serve college students at the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs and Eastern Washington University. It has been an incredible blessing to walk with students as they encountered the Lord and responded to His call.

This year, Nick has the great privilege of serving with the Recruitment Team as a Recruitment Manager with FOCUS, helping to raise up the next generation of missionaries. Nick will be working with 22 campuses across the Pacific Northwest, Northern California, Kansas, Nevada, and Nebraska, coaching missionary teams and accompanying graduating seniors as they discern where the Lord is calling them after college.

Whether a student is called to serve as a FOCUS missionary, enter religious life, or pursue holiness in the workplace or family life, our mission is the same: to help each person recognize the Lord’s voice and respond with trust and courage.

Our Story

As a missionary, my greatest desire is to lead students to Christ. My life has been radically transformed by Jesus, and I want nothing more than to share that joy with others—to introduce them to the life-changing message of the Gospel.

In His earthly ministry, Jesus humbled Himself to meet us where we are, taking on our humanity and spending most of His time investing deeply in just a few. I strive to follow His example, believing that personal, intentional discipleship is the most effective way to reach the world.

Over the years, I’ve been continually amazed by the souls I’ve encountered on campus—each one unique, each one deeply loved by the Father. It’s been a gift to walk alongside them in their journey of faith, and I am profoundly grateful to continue serving the Lord through this incredible apostolate.

Your Impact

When I answered the call to join FOCUS, I made the decision to rely on the spiritual and financial support of mission partners to help me through this mission. I’ve been incredibly blessed by the most amazing people who have journeyed with me—first in my time serving on campus, and now as I step into a more regional role. If you are interested in partnering with me, please let me know of the best way to reach you and I will schedule an appointment. I’d be honored to share this mission with you.

Give Now

If you have any questions or need help setting up your gift, please contact us at [email protected].

Find other missionaries

FOCUS brings the joy of the Gospel to colleges and parishes across the United States (and beyond)!

GET STARTED

FOCUS Find A Missionary Know Love Serve God Monstrance

Know, Love and Serve God

We encounter God in an intimate relationship through daily prayer, the sacraments and the Scriptures.

Build Virtuous Friendships

By building genuine friendships, we meet students on a deeper level.

FOCUS Find A Missionary Teach Others Share Christ Smiling

Teach Others to Share Christ

We teach students how to share the gospel, who in turn teach other students how to pass it on.

Host	Retreat Type	Start Date	End Date
Tulane University	Way of the Disciple	09/05/24	09/07/24
University of Nebraska Lincoln	The Sanctifier	09/13/24	09/15/24
Parish Outreach	The Father’s House	09/16/24	09/18/24
Kansas State University	The Father’s House	09/20/24	09/22/24
University of Delaware	Rec	09/20/24	09/22/24
University of South Carolina – Columbia	Rec	09/27/24	09/29/24
St. Francis University	The Father’s House	10/04/24	10/06/24
Nicholls State University	The Father’s House	10/04/24	10/06/24
Northwestern State University	The Father’s House	10/11/24	10/13/24
University of Memphis	The Father’s House	10/11/24	10/13/24
Southern Illinois University – Edwardsville	The Father’s House	10/18/24	10/20/24
Ohio State University	The Father’s House	10/18/24	10/20/24
University of Dallas	The Sanctifier	10/24/24	10/26/24
Central Connecticut State University	The Father’s House	10/25/24	10/27/24
Universidad de Monterrey	The Father’s House	10/25/24	10/27/24
California State University – Fullerton	The Father’s House	10/25/24	10/27/24
Sts. Anne and Joaquim, Fargo, ND	Way of the Disciple	11/01/24	11/03/24
University of Krems	Men’s	11/01/24	11/03/24
University of Mary	The Father’s House	11/08/24	11/10/24
DePauw University	Rec	11/08/24	11/10/24
Philanthropy Engagement	Way of the Disciple	11/15/24	11/17/24
University of Passau	Rec	11/21/24	11/23/24
Texas A&M University	The Sanctifier	02/07/25	02/09/25
FOCUS Greek Southeast	The Father’s House	02/14/25	02/16/25
FOCUS Greek Midwest	The Father’s House	02/14/25	02/16/25
Worcester Polytechnic Institute	The Sanctifier	02/14/25	02/16/25
FOCUS Greek Southwest	The Father’s House	02/21/25	02/23/25
Wayne State University	The Father’s House	02/21/25	02/23/25
University of Illinois-Chicago	The Sanctifier	02/21/25	02/23/25
Queens College of the City University of New York	The Father’s House	03/07/25	03/09/25
Nicholls State University	Way of the Disciple	03/07/25	03/09/25
Grand Valley State University	The Father’s House	03/28/25	03/30/25
University of Northern Iowa	Way of the Disciple	04/03/25	04/05/25
University of Nebraska Lincoln	The Father’s House	04/04/25	04/06/25
Arizona State University	Men’s	02/07/25	02/09/25
University of Nebraska at Kearney	Rec	09/27/24	09/29/24