Hi my name is Natalia, I am so excited to share with you that I have been accepted to Upperroom School of Ministry (USM) this upcoming fall semester, starting in August!
This opportunity feels like a huge step in my journey with God, and I am incredibly grateful and expectant for all that He is going to do. As I prepare for this next season, I am stepping out in faith and trusting Him fully—not just in going, but in getting there.
In order to attend, I need to raise a total of $10,000 over the next 3 months. Half of that amount—$5,000—is for tuition, which must be paid in full before I can begin school. The remaining $5,000 will go toward housing and travel expenses, as I will be driving over 2,000 miles to attend.
I truly believe that God places things on people’s hearts for a reason, and I am praying that you would consider partnering with me financially in this next chapter of what He is doing in my life. Any amount of support means so much and helps make this possible.
I also want to share a bit of my story and how I got here.
When I was 15, I felt the Lord calling me into what we often call ministry. At the time, I related deeply to Jonah—I felt like I was running from where I knew God was leading me. That all shifted when my youth pastor spoke a prophetic word over me, confirming exactly what I had been feeling: that God was calling me into ministry.
Over the past four years, God has continued to shape and mold me. He’s been teaching me what it means to deny myself daily and choose Him. I’ve learned that I am far from perfect, and at times I’ve been self-centered, even when it comes to receiving from God—but He has been so faithful through it all.
Along the way, God has placed a deep passion for worship in my heart. For the past two years, I’ve been part of a ministry called OpenSpace, where we’ve had incredible opportunities to lead worship in places like the State Capitol, the mayor’s house, and even at a Christian artist collective in Orange County. We also have an upcoming worship night in San Luis Obispo this May.
In the midst of all of this, I’ve had a growing desire to truly know God’s Word more deeply. In 2023, I applied to a Bible college but didn’t get in. Looking back, I can see that God had other plans. At the beginning of this year, I felt strongly that I was supposed to pursue a biblical school environment again—and that’s when Upperroom was placed on my heart.
This church has already impacted me so much, even from California, through their worship, teachings, and leadership podcasts. After praying and seeking God, I felt peace about applying. Then, after a long and challenging waiting season, I finally received my acceptance letter—and it began with the word: “Congratulations.”
This is not just an opportunity—it’s a calling, and a continuation of the story God is writing in my life.
If you feel led to support me, I have set up a GoFundMe, and there is also an option to give directly to the school toward my tuition.
Thank you so much for your love, support, and prayers. It truly means more than I can express.
May God bless you,