Vine
Evangelical
Church
Natalie
Natalie has been at VEC along with her husband for the past eleven years.
She has two children aged six and eight and works part time as a teacher.
Natalie enjoys spending time with friends, going to the theatre and good novels!
January
2008
I became a Christian in my teens after being invited by a friend to a young person’s event. During the presentation I identified an inner sense of loneliness and recognised there was a void that could be filled by a personal relationship with God. Christianity was really new to me as my parents, although fantastic, didn’t go to church. They were hugely supportive during my teenage years driving me weekly to church. My faith grew and I became actively involved in the school Christian Union.
After school I went to university where I studied for four years to become a
After school I went to university where I studied for four years to become a
teacher. In my final year I became president of the CU and my reliance on God during this time was huge as I often felt out of my depth. However, it was in these moments that I felt God’s presence and strength the most. He faithfully remained close and upheld me in times of strain and demand.
After university I got married and started teaching full time. Over the next few years my husband and I led a youth group within the church and saw God working in the lives of some of the young people. During this time we felt God calling us out of our careers and into
After university I got married and started teaching full time. Over the next few years my husband and I led a youth group within the church and saw God working in the lives of some of the young people. During this time we felt God calling us out of our careers and into
Christian ministry. The church leaders fully supported us and we completed a three year theological training course.
The church family were amazing during this time, supporting us practically, emotionally and spiritually. The call on our lives was unfalteringly clear and has been the anchor which has held us firm during life’s natural ebbs and flows. God has shown abundant grace as we have stepped out from the security of our careers and in to church leadership. The church family have walked with us patiently and have continuously shown care and support.