Natalie Tipps was born and raised in Simi Valley, California. She grew up attending the Simi Church of Christ and was involved in Leadership Training for Christ and the youth group. She graduated from Royal High School and then attended Moorpark College where she earned an AA degree in Liberal Arts and Science. While in college Natalie worked as a nanny and was also very much involved with the youth and children at the Simi Church. She taught Sunday classes for different elementary ages and helped with Vacation Bible School.

In 2006, Natalie traveled with nine other members of the Simi Church on a missionary trip to Chennai, India. Because of this experience she gained a heart for mission work. In August of 2006 she enrolled in the Adventures in Missions (AIM) program where she received eight months of biblical and practical training. As a part of her AIM program Natalie spent 14 months of missionary field time in Juneau, Alaska working with a Church of Christ team. She taught classes for children, held a Mother¹s Day-Out program, and coordinated Vacation Bible School.

She met her husband, Joe Tipps, through the AIM program and they married in 2008. Joe became the Youth Minister at Sudan Church of Christ and Natalie worked alongside him while also working as a teacher at a preschool. In 2009, Joe and Natalie moved to Simi Valley where Joe became the Associate Minister of the Simi Church of Christ and Natalie worked part-time as a nanny. In 2010, Natalie stepped in to help with the Children's Ministry.

Natalie is excited about being involved at her home congregation in a position that she feels God has called her to.

You can reach Natalie at (805) 527-2328 ext. 104