About

Angus Nelson, speaker and writer, is an authority on the emotional and relational needs of men with almost 20 years of experience in ministry and counseling. He’s been awarded Volunteer Citizen of the Year 2002 in Wausau, WI, and “Most Promising New Writer 2010” by the Mount Hermon Christian Writers Conference. As a professional speaker, Monster.com’s “Make It Count” high school program ranked him in their top 5% of speakers and he’s currently speaking for college, corporate, and conference events. In 2009, he graduated from Leadership Huntsville, a city-wide leadership program he was nominated for in Huntsville, Alabama.

Writing

This year, he self-published his first book, Love’s Compass: When We’ve Lost Our Way, a vulnerable and gritty account of the destruction of his first marriage. He wrote this book, from a man’s perspective, for those who have struggled relationships. This book awarded him the “Most Promising New Writer” award and secured literary representation with Kathy Helmers of Creative Trust.

Learning

A graduate of Rhema Bible Training Center in Youth Ministry; graduate of the Honor Academy with Teen Mania Ministries & Ron Luce; and a Minister of Theology and Counseling degree from Impact International, he’s served as a Youth Pastor, Associate Pastor, Worship Leader and Missionary having traveled to 12 countries on Five different continents.

Nelson is the founder and former Executive Director of a non-profit arts driven young adult center in Wausau, Wisconsin, called RockWater. In addition, he has also served as the Executive Director for a faith-based leadership development organization for young adults, Renown of Huntsville, Alabama.

Living

His life’s been anything but boring, having hosed chili vats, stuffed wood chips in bags, sold health club memberships, told off Jean-Claude Van Damme, modeled for a JCrew Christmas catalog, and even helped Bruce Willis call his bookie once. Throughout all of this, he’s waited tables, been a ski resort ticket checker, carpenter, telemarketer, and landscaper. With the background in theology, he’s served as youth leader, worship leader, counselor, speaker, and now, writer.

Angus and his wife, Samantha, Nelson make their home in Huntsville, Alabama. they have three children.

References

Allison Gregg, Leadership Huntsville
“Angus is a dynamic, passionate leader who inspires those around him to achieve greatness… He is able to align diverse points of view into an action plan that accomplishes a common goal. His ambition is inspiring to those around him, thus allowing each life he touches to reach a higher level than previously intended”
Dr. Kermit Carter, Dean of Student Affairs at Calhoun Community College
“I can honestly say that your motivational presentation ranked in the top ten as one of the best we have experienced at Calhoun.”
Lucia Cape, Huntsville Chamber Workforce Development
“His energy is contagious, and his genuine interest in the participants was compelling.”
David Mathis, Senior VP Servis First Bank
“I have never seen anyone more energetic,hard working, and positive.”
Clay Vandiver, City President BBVA Compass Huntsville
“He is excellent at working in a team and can lead or follow, whichever is needed for a particular situation.”
Linda Lawrence, Mayor of Wausau, WI
“You have built a very credible reputation in this community.”
Dwight Davis, Wausau Insurance Company
“Your commitment is infectious!”