It's been one solid year now, and GATEWAY has officially become our church home!!! We love coming…read moreto Gateway because they open their doors with a welcoming heart and a no-judgment approach. Heck, it's even their church motto, "no perfect people allowed". I'm personally drawn to sermons that pair Scripture with practical, everyday applications and personal stories, and their pastors deliver every single time. Though we started at the South campus location, we've been branching out to the other locations to switch things up. We've seen Carlos (senior pastor of Gateway) and the North campus several times on screen, but unfortunately never in person, so we decided to take a little road trip. Campus size, HUGE. Production, HUGE. Number of churchgoers, you can guess what my answer is. While we were unable to catch Carlos this time, we had the pleasure of Justin, executive pastor preaching to us instead. We're looking forward to our next trip!

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!

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!

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.

Subject: Formal Complaint Regarding My Treatment at the Church…read more Dear Church Leadership, My name is Daphne, and I am writing to express my concern about how I was treated during a recent church service. I have been working hard to change my life after struggling with drugs and making choices that were harmful to me. Coming to this church has been an important part of my journey, and I truly felt that I had been saved and welcomed into a new life. However, I felt confused, embarrassed, and hurt when I was first directed to go to the back of the line and later told to go to the front. Because this is a large church, I understand that there may have been procedures or misunderstandings, but the way the situation was handled made me feel singled out and unwelcome. I am asking that church leadership review what happened and explain why I was treated this way. I hope the church can handle situations like this with kindness, clarity, and respect--especially toward people who are trying to change their lives and find support through faith. I would appreciate a response and the opportunity to discuss this matter privately. Sincerely, **Daphne**

So happy to be a part of this church family. Wonderful people who are committed to each other,…read moreAustin and the world at large. I feel great from the moment I pull in the parking lot till I head home. You should come by, all are welcome!!

From the moment I walked into The Vine, people were so welcoming and genuinely kind without feeling…read morepushy at ALL. The messages are thoughtful and relatable...and feel grounded in today's real life experiences. The live music helps create an uplifting atmosphere without feeling overdone. I also appreciate how many opportunities there are to connect with The Vine community, not just on Sundays. I'm not deeply involved in faith, but was looking for a place to feel encouraged and supported and continue my journey through faith, questions and all. The Vine does a great job making me (and EVERYONE) feel comfortable and included. Definitely worth visiting.

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!

The place to worship! Amazing music. Amazing messages of…read moreChrist's love for His children.

I have recently found Christ again after many decades of indifference. I was never a non believer…read morebut rather a passive Christian. Due to the state of the world, I decided to start going to church and formally introduce my children to God. I can not express the love and happiness I feel when I enter that auditorium and hear the music and see the people all praying and singing in unison. My heart vibrates on a different level and I truly feel so close to God and Jesus. I have been attending Sunday sermon and I actually look forward to going to church again. I am a better person to myself and to others for the renewed love I have for God and people. This kind of love I never felt in my Catholic school and church. The message is dynamic and based off the bible, but easily applies to everyday life. My children have attended the kid's church and last week went into the adult section and they absolutely loved it and accepted Jesus as their Lord and savior without hesitation. What an amazing feeling I had as a parent to witness this. City Reach Church is HIGHLY recommended if you want to have a close relationship with God. What an amazing experience this far!!

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!

A welcoming community of staff and volunteers. The church also has a wonderful campus for people of…read moreall walks of life.

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.

Visited today at South Campus , solid preaching. Church is nice, I would just turn down the worship…read morevolume. I found myself more distracted by the sound level than drawn into worship. Might be worth having someone check levels from different spots in the room.

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.

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!

My husband and I believe in continued marital education and were extremely intrigued when we…read morechanced upon the Re|Engage Marriage Program offered by Grace. It was the first holistic and comprehensive biblical marriage program that we came across. It didn't take us long to join a small group for a 16-week curriculum of learning to place God on the throne of our marriage seat. The journey was an enjoyable and encouraging one. Our mentor couple were the most humble and loveliest of folks. They would begin each session with a giant bearhug for everyone that always put a smile on our faces. What inspired me most was their transparent sharing of their past and present struggles; they were not afraid to be vulnerable. It was very humbling and set the tone for all of us in the group when we began to share our own challenges. The takeaway at the end of it was that our struggles are not unique and we are not alone in them.

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.