THE VISIONARY

NaTasha Ashton was born NaTasha Sherita Heath, known as the miracle baby/miracle child was born on July 5, 1985 in Richmond, Va., she is 39 years young. and resides in Kinsale, Virginia. NaTasha is the loving, proud, and only daughter of the late Missionary/Mother Cecelia Ann Merritt Heath (who transitioned to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 21, 2013 at 8:40 AM at the very young age of 58).

On Friday, February 19, 2016, NaTasha married the love of her life and her purpose partner Paul E. Ashton, Sr. Together, they serve in ministry to help people find their purpose in Christ. To this beautiful union, they are the proud parents of one precious and adorable son, Paul E. Ashton, Jr. born March 31, 2020.

Being a thought Millennial leader for the 21st century, NaTasha is SOLD OUT FOR JESUS! NaTasha is a trusted voice for her generation who is known for her contagious passion to help and develop people of all ages into their gifting, purpose and bring them closer to a relationship with Jesus Christ. She received Jesus Christ at an early age. With 21 years of ministerial and preaching experience, Elder Ashton transcends cultural and denominational barriers, impacting lives worldwide with her transformative teaching and preaching. NaTasha has a very heavy and very strong prophetic anointing and evangelistic anointing. NaTasha is blessed to be a 5th Generation Apostolic. She was baptized in Jesus Name at the age of 11 under the pastorate and leadership of the late Apostle Wesley M. Taylor, Sr. on Sunday, July 2, 1996. She was filled with the Holy Ghost on Tuesday, February 12, 1997 at the age of 12. She was saved and baptized at Calvary Temple Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ of the Apostolic Faith, Inc. where she was a member from birth until 14. NaTasha is an active member of Greater Bibleway Apostolic Church of the PAofW, where Elder Joe Walter Jones is Senior Pastor and Sis. Toni Jones is First Lady. Greater Bibleway is affiliated with the Pentecostal Assemblies of the Word, Inc. where Bishop Theodore Brooks is Presiding Bishop.

I have 2 testimonies:

•Doctors giving me and my mom up.

•. My mom and I was given a 40/40 chance of survival

•I was born by C-Section

•On oxygen for 6 months

•In an incubator 6 months

•Because of the oxygen and the fact I was a micro preemie I weighted LESS then a pound my eyes didn’t develop.

•I have NO sight in my left eye

•I have Glaucoma, Astigmatism, and cataracts in my right eye.

•Tube scars on my hands and on my chest.

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•I had a MAJOR STROKE while being 9 weeks pregnant in 2019 with our sweet little baby boy

•I sat in pool of my own blood (Hematoma)in April of 2020 after having my baby boy in March 2020. I had to get 3 blood transfusions.

•I had 85 pounds of fluid in my body for over a year in 2021.

Ministry:

NaTasha received her calling to the ministry at the age of fifteen in December 2000, through a dream God showed her. Her calling into the ministry was confirmed in October 2001 by Prophetess Jenell Coley. In October 2002 at the age of seventeen, God gave NaTasha Changing Lives for Christ Ministries, which is her personal outreach ministry and the slogan "Changing Lives through the POWER of Jesus Christ!" On Sunday, November 30, 2003 at the age of eighteen NaTasha became a licensed Minister, she is licensed {Local License} by the 28th Episcopal District Virginia State Council Apostolic, Inc. of the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World, Inc. On Friday, July 12, 2024, NaTasha was ordained an Elder in the Lord's church by the 28th Episcopal District Virginia State Council Apostolic, Inc. of the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World, Inc. under the leadership of Bishop Delmar L. Jackson, II, Diocesan. Today, NaTasha Ashton Ministries, Inc. (formally Changing Lives for Christ Ministries, Inc.) is founded on biblical principles designed to Impact the Kingdom of God and our Community through various humanitarian projects, relief efforts, community service initiatives and crusades. Having been called to ministry and started preaching the gospel for two decades , the Lord has blessed NaTasha to preach the unadulterated Word of God at various services and events, such as the Central District Meeting of the Virginia State Diocese of the Bibleway Church of our Lord Jesus Christ of the Apostolic Faith , International Prayer Service with Bishop Chris Bennett from Africa, Virginia State Council Apostolic Missionary and Women's Auxiliary, the Virginia State Council Young Peoples Union, and many others.. In January 2013, the Lord blessed NaTasha to be selected to be a commentary writer for The African American Lectionary, which is a national resource for African American preachers and teachers. NaTasha is a board member of the Baby Buns Network (Foundation) and she is a member of the National Preachers & Ministers Alliance, Inc.

NaTasha is also a published author and writer of the following books:

"Stepping Into Purpose- A 30 Day Purpose Devotional"
"Lost and Found: Journey of the Prodigal Son. A story of Redemption and Restoration for New Christians"
"Stepping into Purpose Workbook"
Girl Talk Prayer Journal
The Graphic Designers Toolbox

She has been interviewed by various magazines around the country. In May 2004, NaTasha was featured in a magazine called "Divine Eloquence" out of New Castle, PA., which featured an interview and article entitled "Don't Quit". In May 2006, NaTasha was featured in an interview for the Transforming Life Ministries newsletter "Royal Dais" out of Springfield, Illinois.

Professionally, NaTasha is the CEO/Owner of 3 business and her personal ministry:

Ashton Creative Group, LLC
Harvest Publishing Group, LLC.
Harvest School of Ministry
Personal Ministry-NaTasha Ashton Ministries, Inc.

NaTasha's education includes, but not limited to:

Matoaca High School: Graduated June 11, 2003 High School Diploma with honors and one year early GPA 3.4.

Life Christian University: Graduated May 2004 - Diploma in Theology with honors.

Life Christian University: Graduated May 2005- Associates in Theology with honors GPA 3.5.
Life Christian University: Graduated May 2006-Advanced Diploma in Theology with honors

Virginia State University: Graduated May 16, 2010- Bachelors of Fine Arts in Visual Communications (Graphic Design)

Virginia University of Lynchburg - Graduated August 21 ,2021- Master of Divinity

NaTasha is a young woman with an Old anointing, she is a firm believer in Holiness and living upright before God. NaTasha's aim is to bring the Scriptures alive with her contemporary signature of connecting the prophetic Gospel message and academia while attaining the vibrant preaching tradition of the church and culture in an atmosphere of celebration. Her desire is to preach the gospel to people of all races and denominations and to take the gospel to the whole world.

If someone was to ask her what her ultimate goal is she would say,” My goal is to remain humble and to please my Heavenly Father, while continuing and building upon my mother's legacy while continuing my family's deep Apostolic heritage, legacy and mantle. "

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