Nate came to the PAYH as a 19 year old in August of 2007 from Atlanta. He first experimented with drugs as an 18 year old and disrupted his family through his rebellion and general attitude. After his actions placed him in a hospital, Nate recognized that he could not continue down the path he was on. His parents turned to the PAYH for help. Nate excelled in the PAYH program, and came to understand the importance of obedience. In December, after 15 months at the PAYH, Nate graduated and is attending college where he seeks to fufill his call to be a missionary.