about nATHAN IRONSIDE
Alive + Awake + Responding Now is more than a life slogan for Nathan Ironside; it’s a mission defining his ministry and team, The Stirring. Born on the Sunshine Coast of Australia. Nathan is a multifaceted artist, songwriter, music producer, and worship pastor. Since the age of 15, he has been passionately creating, and producing over 87 albums and hundreds of songs for artists and worship teams across Australia, the U.S., Europe, and Latin America.
Nathan’s extensive career spans over two decades, with global experience in Africa, the UK, the USA, Colombia, and beyond. As a creative pastor at Journey Church in Cleveland, Ohio, Nathan excels in church development, worship leadership, and innovative content production. Through his company, Ironside Creations, he continues to craft high-quality audio and visual media that inspire and uplift.
In 2020, Nathan released El Despertar LIVE, a collection of his most impactful songs recorded live with 7,000 worshippers in Medellín, Colombia, during the event Noche El Despertar. The album features collaborations with notable artists such as Alex Campos (Around the Throne), Marco Barrientos (Pursuer of My Heart), and Colombian artist Osmar Pérez (Revival is Now).
Nathan’s sound is a fusion of alternative pop, rock ballads, and electronic music, offering a distinctive worship experience for churches and individuals. With a collaborative mission to empower teams, foster creative excellence, and create spaces for encountering God’s presence, his work inspires transformation worldwide. Nathan’s catalog, featuring four worship albums in English and Spanish, is available on digital platforms and as resources for churches and musicians through multitracks.com.
Nathan’s extensive career spans over two decades, with global experience in Africa, the UK, the USA, Colombia, and beyond. As a creative pastor at Journey Church in Cleveland, Ohio, Nathan excels in church development, worship leadership, and innovative content production. Through his company, Ironside Creations, he continues to craft high-quality audio and visual media that inspire and uplift.
In 2020, Nathan released El Despertar LIVE, a collection of his most impactful songs recorded live with 7,000 worshippers in Medellín, Colombia, during the event Noche El Despertar. The album features collaborations with notable artists such as Alex Campos (Around the Throne), Marco Barrientos (Pursuer of My Heart), and Colombian artist Osmar Pérez (Revival is Now).
Nathan’s sound is a fusion of alternative pop, rock ballads, and electronic music, offering a distinctive worship experience for churches and individuals. With a collaborative mission to empower teams, foster creative excellence, and create spaces for encountering God’s presence, his work inspires transformation worldwide. Nathan’s catalog, featuring four worship albums in English and Spanish, is available on digital platforms and as resources for churches and musicians through multitracks.com.
"From Hillsong Church in Sydney to Journey Church in Cleveland, I’ve been honored to serve in leadership roles, equipping teams and creating environments where worship and spiritual growth thrive."
- Nathan Ironside
Core Values
These core values reflect my passion for innovation, leadership, faith, and collaboration, driving everything I do to inspire transformation and excellence in creativity.
Creativity
“We are made in the image of the Creator.” Creativity is at the heart of everything I do, from crafting innovative worship experiences to producing media that inspires and uplifts. I believe in pushing boundaries and exploring new ways to connect people to God through the arts.
Leadership
“Empowering others to lead is the greatest measure of success.” True leadership is about equipping and inspiring teams to reach their full potential. My goal is to cultivate a culture of excellence, vision, and collaboration, where every team member feels valued and empowered to make an impact.
Faith
“Worship is a reflection of our faith in action.” My work is grounded in a deep desire to build transformative worship experiences that draw people closer to God. Through music, creative projects, and ministry, I strive to create environments where people can encounter His presence.
Collaboration
“Together, we can achieve more.” Collaboration is key to creating meaningful and lasting impact. I value partnerships that unite diverse talents and perspectives, ensuring every project is enriched by shared ideas and collective effort.