This is a beautiful church with truly beautiful people that is non denominational and CHRISTIAN…read more Nobody speaks of any politics or preference and Pastor Carlos and the entire team are truly genuine and REAL. This is not evangelical yet it has beautiful songs and moving interactive services. Very unique and fun church for all ages!!! Join a group/class.. those have changed my life!

We heard about the church while we're living in Virginia and about the book 'No perfect people…read moreallowed" so when we moved to Texas we visited. We wanted to get more involved so we went a small group in Cedar Park for a while. I also worked with a young fellow who attended the church. Then we interacted with members on Facebook . The common thread is that they HATE. Not brown people , not poor people but Republicans. I don't remember any of them calling attention to Jesus . No room for anyone of different viewpoints. It's an "us" versus "them" hotbed. . So much for "no perfect people ... emphasis on the word ALLOWED since they no doubt run everyone else off. One of their "members" Nancy even said on FB that NO Christian SHOULD honor Charlie Kirk. I'm sure it's a wonderful place if you believe there should be only one political party in the US. .... Something about the culture there since it's the common denominator , Right ? If it's a root level ground swell of members so be it ... but if it's a top down thing : James 3:1-12 Amplified Bible (AMP) Not many [of you] should become teachers [serving in an official teaching capacity], my brothers and sisters, for you know that we [who are teachers] will be judged by a higher standard [because we have assumed greater accountability and more condemnation if we teach incorrectly].

This is the best church right in the center of downtown Austin. Come as you are, bring your dog,…read morebring your kids, have some free coffee and listen to the Word of God right on the street or inside the 310 theater/venue! Pastor Derek is killin' it down there, and my husband and I have definitely felt this sense of "Home" every Sunday since we moved from the main LifeAustin campus to serve downtown. Come check it out, whether you live in Austin or are just traveling through and need some Jesus and positivity on your Sunday.

My family and I started attending LifeAustin almost two years ago now. It started out as us finding…read morea church we love but now we realized we found a community we are apart of! Pastor Jesse and his wife Marna along with Lead Pastor, Randy truly make everyone feel like we are contributing towards a much bigger picture for all of Austin! Bonus, the music is awesome and jamming out in downtown Austin every Sunday AM is just fun!

I was baptized here today, and the gentleman who baptized me was genuinely Godly. I'm grateful for…read morethe experience and I believe my baptism was real and holy. But during the service, something felt off. The pastor kept pushing the idea of "planting a seed," and he tied it almost entirely to giving money to the church. He didn't acknowledge that planting seeds in Scripture can also mean serving, loving others, or growing spiritually. The message made it feel like if you weren't giving financially, you weren't planting seeds at all. At one point an older woman gave over $2,000, and instead of feeling inspiring, it felt like the pastor was emotionally pressuring the room. The whole moment had an almost staged quality, like he was trying to create dramatic emotion rather than letting anything genuine happen on its own. The atmosphere reminded me of those scenes in movies where the preacher is overly theatrical and everything feels a little too rehearsed. I still appreciate the kindness of the congregation and the sincerity of the man who baptized me, but the sermon itself didn't feel aligned with the gospel or with authentic faith.

Grateful for Pastor Brad who reflects Jesus so naturally. His leadership is 1 of the reasons the…read morechurch has grown so beautifully. I love how he stands by the entrance both at the beginning and at the end of the service, making time for people in such a personal way. Today after 12:15pm service, my father and I were waiting to greet him. I dreamed about him last night, so it felt important to at least shake his hand, introduce him to my dad who is visiting from out of country. Pastor Brad was in conversation with someone else, and because of his kindness and desire not to be rude, he continued to give them his full attention. My dad grew a little impatient, and we were about to leave, but just as we were walking away, Pastor Brad noticed us and called out with such warmth: "Hey!" He greeted us so genuinely, as though he had been aware of us the whole time. That moment carried such light, humility, & thoughtfulness- it reminded me of how Jesus notices people, even in the smallest details. It may seem simple, but it meant a lot to me and my father. Pastor Brad's example is a true reflection of Christ's heart. The worship here is my fav. It's powerful, uplifting, Spirit-filled. I've also been deeply blessed by the Freedom Group. Although I haven't quite found close community yet, I still love attending service because of the worship, the Word, and Pastor Brad's Christ-centered leadership. Such a great welcoming team and praise God for the parking team.

The Vine has been a refuge for me in a season of healing. After leaving a spiritually abusive…read morechurch, I wasn't sure a safe church existed. But The Vine community continues to prove that it is. It's ok with my wounds, my doubts, and my questions. In fact, it welcomes them. I don't feel pressured to be any other version of myself but the authentic one. It's been over a year, and now I can't imagine ever leaving. If you've been a part of a church that misrepresented Jesus and left you damaged in some way, The Vine might be the place that restores your hope that the church can actually be a safe, healthy place.

I found The Vine by looking up "The best churches in Austin" on google…read more There were only 3 reviews, but together all three of them, painted a picture that hit all the areas important to me, when looking for a church: - Christ centered - Authentic - Message based on the Word - Laid back atmosphere - No judgement - diversity (generational and racial) - the love of Christ displayed in action. I visited The Vine with my daughter that same day, and I came away so thankful that I had remembered to pray for guidance before conducting my search for a great church! What I had read in the reviews was true: - They are Christ centered, teaching from the bible - Community (It has a "family-feel" to it and you are welcomed in a genuine and warm way) - Multi generational - They are laid back - come as you are - They have outreach ministries that among other things will help people through major life events (this is amazing) I live in Florida, but whenever I come to Austin to visit my daughter, I will definitely go back to The Vine Church. What a great find!

My wife and I had been searching for a church in Austin for quite some time. We started going to…read moreHill Country Bible Church and enjoyed it for a while. However, we did not feel the sense of community and truth we were looking for. We then found Austin Ridge Bible church. From the first sermon we were very pleased about what we saw and heard. Brad and his team put a lot of effort into every detail of the sermons, the themes, the programs, and everything in between. Personally, I crave the sermons here. I did not grow up in the church, so I still have a lot to learn about the bible, and that is exactly what they teach. Every theme, life lesson, philosophy and idea is based upon teachings from the bible and nothing else. They are committed to staying focused on this notion. BEWARE OF "CHURCHES" THAT DO NOT USE OR READ OUT OF THE BIBLE. Furthermore, this church does a lot for people in and outside the community. They even help people internationally. This church's main focus is not about making people feel good... rather, its an active group of people that are devoted to becoming closer to Jesus through the truth of the bible. They are about action in getting out into the world and making a first-hand difference. Nothing is sugar-coated here. This results in a life-changing experience that actually helps people grow in a real way. In summary, Austin Ridge Bible Church has had a huge impact on my life and spiritual growth. I recommend that anyone who is searching for more meaning to life or for the next step in their walk with God start here. If Yelp had an infinite star choice I'd select it!

No where else teaches the bible better or takes a stand against the culture better than here. There…read moreare so many young people here which is a deep sign of a healthy church.

I have attended and consulted professionally with nearly 100 churches in my life and City Reach…read morestands out above them all. The vision is clear and biblically aligned with the Great Commission. It is written everywhere, spoken about consistently, and lives in the hearts of the people. The pastor has built an incredible team of staff and volunteers who carry the mission forward in a way that is not dependent upon him. The name of Jesus is magnified and there is excellence in everything that is done no matter how big or small. The presence of the Holy Spirit is evident and powerful every service. If you are looking for a church home, do not skip over City Reach without carving out time for a visit.

When we were looking for a new church home, we decided on City Reach Church. We've both grown up in…read moreChristian families and were in a season of life where we were looking to be spiritually challenged. Thankfully, a good friend of ours recommended City Reach; and after checking out the church over a couple of Sundays, we made our choice. We enjoyed and continue to be delighted by the friendliness of the church member community here. The parking team does a wonderful job each Sunday to make sure we find a parking spot, and they have a shuttle that brings us to the entrance. Drip coffee and hot tea are provided if you'd like to enjoy a hot beverage while worshipping and listening to the sermon. The worship teams are truly in the spirit and sing in the name of Jesus. The worship sets are powerful and we can feel the Holy Spirit moving within us, and we see how others around us have been impacted as well. The pastor is unapologetic in preaching what is written in the Bible. He doesn't add fluff but stays true to the Word. His expository style is appreciated as he highlights the main ideas while calling out key points. They also have a children's program, from infants through high school. Their new campus is beautiful and has several parking lots to choose from. There is also overflow parking available with a shuttle provided. City Reach Church isn't charismatic nor is it traditional (we've been to both kinds in the past), it's actually fun and we look forward to going each Sunday! The style here is unique, though it's not necessarily for everyone. If you're curious to learn what a relationship with Jesus looks like, are new in your walk with Jesus, or if you're looking for a new church home, we highly recommend giving City Reach a try!

I don't have much to say because I arrived so late. I think all the activities they appear to offer…read moreare inviting, the church is stunning inside and out, and it was easy to find and to park. As to the message and music, really can't comment because like I said before, arrived too late.

I just had my first visit here for the Sing Along and my family truly enjoyed the event. I thought…read moreit'd be good to attend even though it's a weekday, will probably end at 9pm, my kids would be overtired and hate me BUT everything turned out so well. It was great! We felt welcomed, included, and loved. They acted on their message: Come just as you are, and experience God's grace. I've been to many church events but this is special. We plan on coming again to attend 12/24 service and I might sign up for their 12/29 blood drive event.

LGBTQ POC here if…read morethere are any reviews saying this church is homophobic or xenophobic that's simply not the case. I have attended here 25 plus times when I was church hoping and find an atmosphere of love to be present. Do they condone or morally support alternative lifestyles? No, but are they hateful racist and sexist? Absolutely not. We as Christians need to remember alternative lifestyles are not biblical, no matter how much scripture twisting we do. This church should be a little more aggressive in the culture war but other than that its sound doctrine.

Started going to Austin Stone in college and really liked the variety of speakers and how much…read moreeffort they put into the celebration of love for God. However, I was turned away when I shared my beliefs that people should be able to marry who they love, including same sex couples, and they said that thought process would "make a dangerous environment" for our other parishioners. This ultimately was the last straw that pushed me away from church.

Worship, Friendship, Arts, Family, Community, Outreach....and so much more…read more HIGH RESPECT for Gideon, his family, and staff. They live what they teach and I can't say that many people can do that. I'm not writing this post because of one person or thing...but I truly believe that anyone who comes here will be blessed and can bless others in ways they never knew.

I keep coming back Everytime I am in town for this little piece of heaven! I love the essence of…read morecommunity and creativity! I love the depth and intellect that has made this place so special in my heart. Definitely a church that makes you feel that you need to move out to Austin just for it! Love the diversity and the crowd who are well traveled!

This is great Church. The Pastors preach the Bible and impact the congregation to be like Jesus…read moreChrist in all of life. Pastor Mat Cassidy, Pastor Kevin Maurice & all the other pastors and elders are passionate preachers. God continue to bless and keep them.

Beautiful church , nice singing but felt like concert with the lights off.. congregation wasn't too…read morefriendly.. felt cliquey