Our Pastors
Get to know more about Nathaniel and Valeria
Pr. Nathaniel was born in Pelotas, Brazil but grew up in a small town in Pennsylvania as a Pastor’s kid. He was always involved in ministry and felt a calling at a young age. Nathaniel is an alumni of Valor Christian College where he completed his Associates Degree in Pastoral Leadership. He is also an alumni of Lee University where he completed his Bachelor Degree in Theology/ Pastoral Ministries. Since graduation Nathaniel has served 10+ years in many different forms of Pastoral Ministry. One fun fact is Nathaniel loves the great outdoors and makes a good steak.
Valeria was born in San Jose, Costa Rica but grew up in Whitewater Wisconsin as a Pastor’s kid. Valeria is an alumni of The University of Valley Forge where she completed her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology with a minor in Pastoral Counseling. Since graduation she has worked as a Case Manager for non-profit, state funded, and faith based organizations to work with the community and to connect individuals to services throughout the city. One fun fact is that Valeria loves to explore new places and find cute cafes.
With roots in Portuguese and Spanish ,Nathaniel and Valeria have a big heart for a multi-cultural church that can connect people from many different cultures and backgrounds.
We simply want to say welcome! Bem vindos! Bienvenidos! We can’t wait to meet you and we can’t wait to see what God does through each one of us!
We simply want to say welcome! Bem vindos! Bienvenidos! We can’t wait to meet you and we can’t wait to see what God does through each one of us!
Our Name
The word "Selah" is a musical term found in the Bible that infers a pause and a reflection on what was just said. Selah is used 74 times in the Bible and is found in the book of Psalms and Habakuk.
Many times David comes to the Lord with a burdened heart and he has a moment of Selah where he pauses and reflects. His response is that of faith and hope in God who has been faithful through the years. Our desire is to create a place where we can be reminded to pause and reflect on God's word. Our desire is that people leave with great hope and bold faith.
Many times David comes to the Lord with a burdened heart and he has a moment of Selah where he pauses and reflects. His response is that of faith and hope in God who has been faithful through the years. Our desire is to create a place where we can be reminded to pause and reflect on God's word. Our desire is that people leave with great hope and bold faith.
Our Beginnings
Selah Church began with a simple yet powerful act! A group of families coming together to pray and fast in January of 2023. On February 5th, we gathered for the very first time in a living room, and the Lord’s presence was tangible in those intimate moments. As we met our neighbors and shared life together, it became clear that Selah Church was being planted, and a new community of faith was taking root.
Our First Building
We knew the next step was to gather publicly in a building. As we prayed and trusted God for the right opportunity, He opened the door for us to rent the Gift of Grace Worship Center in Intercession City, Florida, just outside of Davenport. In June 2023, we held our first gathering there with a Prayer Night, and this is where we truly began building a strong, vibrant community.
Our First Move
As we began to outgrow our building, we knew it was time to find a larger space that could also accommodate plenty of classes for kids. In August 2024, we launched our Sunday gatherings at 4pm at The Gate Church, where we are currently renting space. Since our move, we have met so many incredible families who have come alongside us on this amazing journey, helping to grow and strengthen our community.
What's Next?
So what’s next? That is the big question. We believe that Selah Church will one day have a building of our own, and we are faithfully praying, sowing, and seeking God for the next steps for our community. We aren’t just planting a church in Davenport. We are planting the gospel right here in our city. From neighborhoods to the nations, we are committed to being the hands and feet of Jesus.
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be part of history, to join in the beginnings of something great. Be a part of our story, maybe your next step is standing right alongside us as we watch God move in incredible ways.
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be part of history, to join in the beginnings of something great. Be a part of our story, maybe your next step is standing right alongside us as we watch God move in incredible ways.