Revival City Church has two Co-Lead Pastors:
Nate Platto and Steven Link
We are the Plattos and the Links.
Together, we playfully call ourselves PLINKS!
We have been doing ministry together since 2016, and we have a combined 35+ years of vocational experience between us. We are passionate followers of Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, and ready to make the Father's love and glory known to the city of Athens and to the ends of the earth. We are excited to be taking this radical step of obedience and hope that you will become a joyful partner with us in this journey!
MEET OUR CO-LEAD PASTORS
NATE PLATTO
Co-Lead Pastor
Nate considers it a blessing to have been able to comprehend his need for Jesus at a young age. He knew that the Lord was calling him into vocational ministry when he was still in high school, and his ministry experience has led him all over the world--from pastoral positions in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Georgia to the mission field in East Africa. It is a verified fact that Nate's love language is theological conversations. He also enjoys spending time with his family, playing any sport or game, singing out loud, and Georgia sports.
The things Nate loves most about Lindsey are her extremely high gifts of love, patience, mercy, discernment, teaching, and spiritual maturity. She is an excellent mother, spouse, and helpmate. Nate and Lindsey enjoy playing board games together and having deep conversations that last WAY too long into the night. Lindsey is a UGA alumna.
STEVEN LINK
Co-Lead Pastor
Ever since Steven first encountered God at the age of 19 (in his tights and tunic at Medieval Times while serving tables), he has been consumed with love for Jesus, the church, and those who are far from God. Steven’s passion for Jesus has led to a life of making disciples, empowering others, and partnering with God daily to be a blessing. In his spare time, you can find Steven enjoying time with family, competing in some type of sport with friends, or building something with his hands.
Steven and his wife Kristin are best friends. Steven met Kristin while she was a wench at Medieval Times – the two worked as servers together. Steven has always been drawn to Kristin’s gift of faith and her radical love for God and others. They adopted their beautiful baby boy, Aaro Isaiah Link, from India, and their beautiful baby girl, Olive Lydia Link, from Thailand. They have also welcomed a beautiful little boy named Levi Joshua Link.
WE BELIEVE REVIVAL IS COMING TO
ATHENS, Georgia.
OUR STORY
2019
Together, we asked the Lord where He wanted us to plant this church He was calling us to start. With open hands to go anywhere in the world, we individually went our separate ways to seek God's direction. Two weeks later, each of us independently came back with exactly one city on our hearts...ATHENS, GEORGIA!
2020
JANUARY: We began meeting with the Launch Team.
APRIL: We took over a run-down Porn Shop to transform it into a church, just as God transformed the brokenness in each of our lives.
SEPTEMBER: Phoenix Athens held its first public service.
2023
FEBRUARY: We experienced an outpouring; multitudes were healed, saved, and baptized during 12 consecutive days of nonstop worship.
APRIL: We began outgrowing our space and searching for a new building and property.
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2024
APRIL: We went under contract for a 17,000 sq ft building on 5 acres of land on Forest Heights Drive in Athens.
JUNE: We became officially recognized as a 501(c)3 under the name Revival City Church; Athens Inc.
OCTOBER: We moved into our new location on Forest Heights Drive.
2025
June-July: First group of summer interns at this location.
September: Finished and opened our Next Gen space that houses the ministry for Infants to 12th graders. The first time our students have had their own space!
MEET OUR FAMILIES
Platto Family
Nate, Lindsey, Zoe, Jillian, Zak, and AJ
Link Family
Steven, Kristin, Aaro, Olive, & Levi
