RACHEL HOSTETLER creative director
LAUREN CARROLL project manager
JULIA WEAVER graphic designer
ROB MATA photographer
RYAN FELLER photographer
JAMIE JENNINGS story director
CRAIG CUNNINGHAM writer
NANCY GODSEND editor
VOLUNTEER PHOTOGRAPHERS
Ashlee Carroll, Stacey Collins, Greg Huber, Argentina Leyva + Jacqueline Walman
For those who are brand new to the Ridge, join us after our Sunday services to get to know our team and learn more about our church.
ALL CAMPUSES
Visit the “New Here?” signs after every service.
Belong is for anyone ready to take their next step at the Ridge, but aren't sure where to start. Come meet our team, explore our ministries, and connect with others who are looking to belong at the Ridge!
BEE CAVE
Sundays, 01.12, 02.16, 03.02, 04.06, or 05.04 | 9-10:15am austinridge.org/bcbelong
DRIPPING SPRINGS
Sunday, 01.12 or 05.04 | 10:15am or 12:15pm austinridge.org/dsbelong
SOUTHWEST
Sundays, 01.12 | 11am-12:15pm austinridge.org/swbelong
Ready to become a partner at the Ridge? Learn more about our purpose, beliefs, and values, and how you can be all in on Building Kingdom. Partnership is a multi-week event and registration is required.
BEE CAVE
Sundays, 01.26 - 02.09 or 03.30 - 04.13 | 9-10:15am austinridge.org/bcpartnership
DRIPPING SPRINGS
Saturdays, 02.01 + 02.08 | 9-11am austinridge.org/dspartnership
HIGHLAND LAKES
Sundays, 02.09, 02.16, 02.23 | 9-10:15am austinridge.org/hlpartnership
SOUTHWEST
Sundays, 01.26 - 02.09 | 11am-12:15pm or Sundays, 03.30 - 04.13 | 9am austinridge.org/swpartnership
For Christ Followers, baptism is an opportunity to express our faith and identification with Jesus. We celebrate baptism throughout the year publicly across our campuses, and we’d love for you to be part of an upcoming service. Learn more and start the process at austinridge.org/baptism.
BEE CAVE
Sundays, 02.09, 05.18, 07.20 | 9am + 11am
DRIPPING SPRINGS
Sunday, 04.06 | 9am + 11am
SOUTHWEST
Sunday, 04.27 | 10:15am
For ages 10 through seniors in high school, we require a short class that walks participants through understanding what baptism is and is not. Following the class, participants will have a meeting with a leader from our Ridge Kids or Ridge Students ministry.
BEE CAVE
Sundays, 01.05 + 01.12, 04.06 + 04.13 | 10:20am
DRIPPING SPRINGS
Sunday, 03.02 | 9am
SOUTHWEST
Sunday, 03.30 | 10:15am
AUSTINRIDGE.ORG/GROUPS
"And they devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers." Acts 2:42
Pursuing Jesus in our families, relationships, and the workplace. Our men's groups and Bible studies are a place to take the next step in your journey with God and get to know other men at the Ridge.
austinridge.org/men
Disciplemaking groups (D-Groups) are small (4-6 people), same-gender groups that meet weekly, working through a curriculum designed by the Ridge around our beliefs of who a disciple is and what a disciple does.
D-Groups were created and designed specifically to make disciples who can make disciples. By learning to study the Bible for yourself, think theologically, develop spiritual disciplines, and articulate all of that in your own words, we believe you will be prepared for whatever God has next for you!
Groups are always forming and we are always looking for leaders, as well. Visit our website to learn more and fill out an interest form to start or join a group.
austinridge.org/dgroups
If you call the Ridge your church home, we want you to have people to do life with, to connect with on a deeper level, and to grow with spiritually. Life Groups are small communities of people who meet regularly in neighborhoods around the region and share the same season of life.
We are always in the process of launching new groups and would love to help you start the process of finding one. Visit our website to learn more and fill out an interest form to start or join a group.
austinridge.org/lifegroups
Life-giving community for women of all ages centered on God’s Word. All of our women's groups and Bible studies are thoughtfully and prayerfully created to help every woman become like Jesus and join with Him in His mission.
austinridge.org/women
Grow with other single adults at the Ridge. We offer group environments specifically for single adults in your 30s and up, to help you deepen relationships with others in your stage of life as you pursue Jesus together.
austinridge.org/singleadults
Grow deeper in your relationship with Jesus with other young adults. AustinCity, our young adults ministry, offers genderspecific Grow Groups that consist of 10-15 young adults (ages 23-30). These Grow Groups pray together, study the Bible, and grow together in their faith.
austinridge.org/youngadults
Grow in your faith with others in college or who are college age. If you are 18-22, join one of our college or college-aged groups for spiritual conversation, friendship, and to grow as Jesus Followers.
austinridge.org/college
WORSHIP AN HOUR, SERVE AN HOUR
As Christ Followers, we want to make a spiritual difference in the lives of others by serving. Each week, we commit to worship an hour and serve an hour...or more!
"DO NOT NEGLECT TO DO GOOD AND TO SHARE WHAT YOU HAVE, FOR SUCH SACRIFICES ARE PLEASING TO GOD."
HEBREWS 13:16
SUNDAYS
SUNDAY SERVICES
ADULTS, STUDENTS + KIDS
First Impressions
Worship + Production Creative Set/Strike Team
NEXT GENERATION
SMALL GROUPS FACILITATORS + LARGE GROUP TEACHERS
Kids Middle School High School Embrace | Special Needs
LEADING GROUPS + CLASSES
Life Groups
D-Groups
Men’s + Women’s Bible Studies
EQUIP Classes
Marriage + Parenting Classes
ADMIN + EVENTS
Administrative Tasks Event Prep Campus Projects (ex. Mobile Pack + Operation Christmas Child)
FILL OUT A SERVE FORM FOR YOUR PREFERRED CAMPUS TO GET STARTED
BEE CAVE austinridge.org/bcserve
DRIPPING SPRINGS austinridge.org/dsserve
HIGHLAND LAKES austinridge.org/hlserve
SOUTHWEST austinridge.org/swserve
AUSTINRIDGE.ORG/SERVE
As Christ-followers, Jesus calls us to make a spiritual difference in the lives of others where we are, in our city, and around the world. We believe God's passionate pursuit of all people compels us to reach the unreached and serve the vulnerable in the city and around the world. Ridge Missions is honored to work alongside our mission partners to advance the gospel in the areas below:
REACH THE UNREACHED
IN OUR CITY
Disciplemaking among the Middle East community in Austin
SERVE THE VULNERABLE
Caring for vulnerable children and families through Foster Care and Supporting Roles
Disciple-making and church-planting among the Unreached Hindus in India
Helping end forced-labor slavery and online sexual exploitation of children in Southeast Asia
“You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem... Judea and Samaria... to the end of the earth.”
(Acts 1:8)
At Austin Ridge, “Where You Are,” means to be equipped to serve your community through prayer, meeting tangible needs, and having spiritual conversations.
As Christians, if we do nothing more than “invite to church,” we sometimes unknowingly are asking people to hurdle barriers to find Jesus. These barriers might be cultural, socio-economic, language, transportation, fears, etc.
We seek to move into the spaces where people feel most comfortable–this may be their homes, their neighborhoods, or with their people, language, style and foods. We want them to discover Jesus within their community.
OUR VISION AT THE RIDGE IS TO EFFECTIVELY ENGAGE AND MOBILIZE CHRIST-FOLLOWERS INTO ONE THOUSAND DIVINE LOCATIONS AND SPACES “WHERE YOU ARE” TO BE WORKERS FOR THE GOSPEL.
JESUS HAS ALREADY OPENED SOME SPECIFIC LOCATIONS AND SPACES “WHERE YOU ARE”:
NEIGHBORHOODS
apartment complexes, neighborhood blocks, workplaces, sports fields and clubs, fitness centers, coffee shops, and extended family relationships.
Contact: missions@austinridge.org
LATINO
prayer-walking in mobile home parks and neighborhoods; utilizing English language teaching and home improvement projects to begin spiritual conversations, and discovery Bible studies.
Contact: latinos@austinridge.org
MIDDLE EAST
utilizing food distribution, English language teaching, citizenship classes, and soccer clinics to build relationships, pray with, and engage in spiritual conversations.
Contact: travisheights@austinridge.org
UKRAINIAN
creating community to recognize and respond to needs, pray with, engage in spiritual conversations and to invite to discovery Bible studies.
Contact: ukraine@austinridge.org
Subscribe to our monthly email for updates on our local and global Missions partners, Ridge Workers, and the persecuted church around the world. austinridge.org/missionsmonthly
Register to pack meals or donate to help us form an assembly line against hunger! Over two days, hundreds of volunteers work in shifts to handpack rice, soy, dried vegetables, and a nutritionally complete blend of vitamins and minerals into bags which are then sealed, boxed, placed on pallets, and shipped to our incredible partners working hard to reach the neediest children around the world. Bring your family, neighbors, small group, teammates, and co-workers to experience this one-of-a-kind serve opportunity!
4.04 + 4.05 | All Campuses austinridge.org/mobilepack
Cornerstone Restoration is a construction-based, volunteer-driven ministry that restores hope to those going through difficult times. Their focus is on serving the elderly, widows, single parents, and children, so that relationships can be built towards caring for each recipient physically and spiritually. To learn more about ways to engage in our partnership visit: Cornerstonerestoration.org/servedays
Serves to build relationships with nations who now call Austin home by teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) in their homes. Over the last three years, we have seen the need grow for more teachers. More specifically, from our neighbors from Middle Eastern and Latino cultures. Learn more, visit: austinridge.org/groups/ela
Did you know, 50% of foster families quit foster care within the first year because of lack of support? Foster Village’s mission is to ensure that foster families are not walking this journey alone and are known and seen by the church and community. This is done by providing essential items and connecting families with resources holistically. To learn more about how to serve visit the link below: Fostervillageaustin.org/volunteer
We partner with Mobile Loaves & Fishes to provide 100 meals per night, seven nights per week, and to share the gospel through food, clothing, and other life-sustaining items for our neighbors experiencing homelessness. Serve by preparing meals with our Make Ready Teams, or distributing meals across the city with our Truck Teams.
Support our neighbors in need by donating new socks and underwear to be handed out by our Truck Teams. austinridge.org/mlf
Do you have skills, years of experience, and a heart for the Great Commission? Switchboard was created to connect local believers globally, so those with needs and those with the skills to help can know each other. By signing up as a Kingdom Consultant (KC) you will be matched based on your skills to a mission field. To learn more about becoming a KC, visit the link below.
Globalswitchboard.io
As a global Christian humanitarian organization, Austin Ridge partners with World Relief and their Austin office to welcome refugees to Austin through their resettlement process, and to help them settle into their new life in America. To learn more about building cross-cultural relationships by serving on a Good Neighbor Team, visit the link below. austinridge.org/groups/worldrelief
Learn more about other local serve opportunities at austinridge.org/missions.
SERVE WITH OUR GLOBAL RIDGE MISSIONS PARTNERS
The following are the five UPGs (Unreached People Groups) for whom we as a church are praying and partnering with to see a healthy indigenous church established. We have partnered with BLESS to support these workers who are sharing the love of Jesus with people who have never heard His name and have little or no access to a local church or Bible. To learn more about our partnership, visit austinridge.org/upg
*Some UPG names have been changed or omitted from this list to protect those working with this people group.
Today, he volunteers with the Care Ministry at Austin Ridge, but for over twenty years he was wrapped up in the throes of addiction to drugs and alcohol. That twenty-plus-year journey started when he was a football player at the University of Houston. He partied with cocaine and alcohol, but the habits continued to grow beyond college. Fast forward a few years, and Greg was running a successful business in spite of an active and costly addiction. He was struggling to hang on while putting on a front that he had his life together. Business was good. Money was flowing in. But by 2011, he was divorced, the FBI was investigating his company for fraud, and he was trying to find an escape for himself and his children.
“My addiction was very expensive,” Greg said. “And I did something I swore I would never do. I went from OxyContin to heroin. Not heroin. I'm not those kinds of guys. That's not who I am. But I did it. I swore I'd never do it, but I did.”
Life continued to spiral out of control. Greg couldn’t outrun the charges against him. He was sentenced to prison for wire fraud. While in prison, he was presented with multiple opportunities to grow in his faith, but it still wasn’t transformative.
“I learned to quit breaking rules, but I didn't have a relationship with Jesus. I got out in 2017. I had no money, no savings, nothing. I was starting over, but I felt good about myself. I was healthy. “
Greg started to rebuild his life. He eventually met Teresa, who is now his wife. Teresa had grown up as a preacher’s kid but searched for peace and fulfillment in everything and everyone but Jesus. During their engagement, Greg watched as Teresa pulled out her childhood Bible and began truly seeking a faith in Jesus that she had heard all about growing up. He watched as
Teresa eventually surrendered her life to Jesus, and the peace that came over her was something he desired as well.
They landed at Austin Ridge with intentions to stabilize their lives and learn more about Jesus. But life wasn’t easy by any means. A string of busted business deals left them broke and desperate for answers.
“I tell people I’ve had millions of dollars in the bank and couldn't sleep a wink,” Greg said. “And I've had no money and the peace of God where I sleep like a baby every night. It got really bad. Hocking rings, selling cars, being late on rent. I know God wanted Teresa and I to make our identity in Him. My kids grew up with private planes. Teresa's ex-husband was wealthy. Our identity had always been in stuff and our social position. And God wanted us to realize that our identity is in Him.”
Greg continued to dive into God’s word. Roman’s 8:1, “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus,” became especially real for him, and Greg made the decision to make Jesus his Lord and Savior.
“I will tell you what’s most convicting to me. I used to be like that and now I’m like this. And there’s no other way to explain it other than the salvation of Jesus Christ and my relationship with Him. I mess up daily. I really do. But I have a Lord that forgives me. I have a Holy Spirit that guides me, and I have a God that doesn’t hold a record over my past. There’s just so much freedom.”
Desiring to share with others what God had done for him, Greg became involved in a recovery Bible study at Austin Ridge through the Care Ministry. One morning each week men gather to study God’s Word and admit their addictions and hangups to each other and bring
them to the Lord. Greg became a fixture and lay leader of the group.
Now, it is an active group of men seeking healing from alcohol and drug addiction. Some guys are decades deep into addictions and battling every day for freedom, while others are decades into recovery. The common denominator is a desire to confess and drag everything into the light as they pursue a daily dependence on Jesus.
“We have guys that have 30 days and 77 days and 100 days. You can see the light in their eyes. They want it so bad. They just need guys who can support them, not judge them. Support them and be there no matter what,” Greg said.
The purpose of the Ridge Care Ministry is to provide hope, healing, and support to individuals facing life’s toughest challenges, including addiction, grief, financial struggles, and broken relationships and experience life-transformation only Jesus provides. By walking alongside people in their darkest moments, the Care Ministry seeks to restore lives, rebuild families, and demonstrate that no one is beyond the reach of God’s grace.
“There's so much shame and guilt,” Greg said. “Get rid of it. God forgives you. Because, again, life is hard by itself. You add addictions in there and it gets really tough. But God can free us from that. And He has. We're here to support you. We're here to love on you. We're here to listen. We're not here to tell you what to do. We're here to listen and tell you about our experiences and tell you how Christ freed us from this.”
If you are struggling with addiction, reach out to care@austinridge.org to help navigate your next season of life and find freedom.
Any of us can find ourselves in a challenging season of life. We believe no one should walk through life's most difficult moments alone. Ridge Care is committed to creating safe places where hurting people can heal and grow more dependent on Jesus. For more information, visit austinridge.org/care, or reach out to care@austinridge.org; all communication is confidential.
Women of Care exists to meet the spiritual and emotional needs of the women in our church. Through one-on-one caring relationships, you are given space to be heard, support through prayer, guidance to view your life through the lens of Scripture, and encouragement toward greater dependency on Jesus. austinridge.org/woc
Our mentors are trained to actively listen and help you grow when you need support navigating difficult circumstances. They coach you to see God’s pursuit of you in the midst of trials. They are willing and available to meet with you regularly, provide spiritual direction, and help you define goals that lead to personal and spiritual growth. austinridge.org/mmm
PREMARRIAGE
This relational, Christ-centered program for engaged couples lays a foundation for God’s design for marriage. austinridge.org/premarriage
ADOPTION SUPPORT GROUP
This group desires to be a biblically guided source of hope, comfort, and encouragement in all seasons of adoption, providing a safe community and practical resources to equip and support adoptive families.
3rd Wednesdays | 6:30-8pm | Bee Cave austinridge.org/adoption
PARENTS OF LGBTQ+ SUPPORT GROUP
This monthly support group equips parents to affirm truth and love their kids in applicable ways.
For more information, email care@austinridge.org
DIVORCECARE
During this 13-week class, you'll learn to heal from the deep hurt of divorce and discover hope for your future alongside others walking through one of life's most difficult experiences.
Sundays, beginning 01.12 | 11am-12:30pm | Bee Cave austinridge.org/divorcecare
GRIEFSHARE
This Christ-centered group of people will walk along with you through the pain and suffering of losing a loved one. The class meets for 12 weeks.
Tuesdays, beginning 01.21 | 6:30-8pm | Bee Cave austinridge.org/griefshare
WIDOWERS SUPPORT
This Christ-centered ministry of encouragement, comfort, guidance, and support is for men of any age who have lost a wife. Come share your story and grow in navigating a new path of life in community, together.
Meets monthly | Dates + times vary austinridge.org/widowersupport
Tender Hearts is a ministry of encouragement, comfort, guidance, and support for women of any age who have lost a husband. This group meets the first Wednesday of each month at the Southwest Campus for support and education, the second Wednesday for a social outing, and the third Wednesday for fellowship at various locations.
1st, 2nd + 3rd Wednesdays | 6-8pm | Location varies austinridge.org/tenderhearts
This is an invitation for women of all ages who have lost a child during any phase of pregnancy or infancy, or who are walking a path which includes infertility. Our goal is to offer comfort, encouragement, and a community of support for grieving moms. Correspondence is confidential.
Ongoing austinridge.org/plm
This support group is for women who are currently battling cancer, or for loved ones or caretakers affected by it who would like to be surrounded by others that understand the fight. This group meets virtually the first Thursday of the month and at various other times during the month for social connections.
1st Thursdays | 7-8:30pm | Virtual austinridge.org/cancersupport
CARING FOR AGING PARENTS
This group seeks to educate and support men and women who are caring for aging parents or loved ones. Host speakers come to educate participants on the many facets of supporting loved ones. There is also time to share questions, concerns, and prayer. Meets in the Bee Cave and Dripping Springs areas.
Dates + times vary | Private homes austinridge.org/eldercare
ALCOHOL DEPENDENCE RECOVERY MENTORING
Men and women are available to mentor people who need help breaking a destructive dependence on alcohol in a Christ-centered way. If you want help recognizing if alcohol is negatively affecting your life, please contact us. All communication is confidential.
austinridge.org/recovery
ALCOHOL RECOVERY BIBLE STUDIES
This separate Bible study is for men and women who have overcome or are in the process of overcoming a destructive dependence on alcohol. In this supportive community, you will face yourself and God’s Word honestly and grow more dependent on Jesus. All communication is confidential.
Men's Study austinridge.org/mensrecovery
Women's Study austinridge.org/womensrecovery
MEN’S SEXUAL INTEGRITY RECOVERY
This Christ-centered support and accountability group uses biblicallybased recovery principles and commitments to restore sexual integrity in men and bring freedom every day from porn and sexual bondage. It's a safe environment to grow dependent on Jesus with other men on the same recovery journey. All communication is confidential. austinridge.org/msir
HOPE + HEALING: WOMEN'S SEXUAL BETRAYAL RECOVERY
Led by women who have walked this road and want to encourage others in healing, this ministry provides support and mentoring for women whose husbands struggle with sexual integrity issues, including pornography, infidelity, and betrayal. All communication is confidential. austinridge.org/hopeandhealing
Find more resources, classes, and events in our Marriage + Parenting section on page 31.
Embrace, our special needs ministry, connects individuals of all abilities to our Sunday morning experience. We offer one-on-one pal support and host classes for kids, teens, and young adults, creating an opportunity for the entire family to worship and study God’s Word. We also provide family support events throughout the year. For more information, email embrace@austinridge.org.
BEE CAVE
9am + 11am | Inclusion + Specialized Classes Bldg A | Embrace Suite
DRIPPING SPRINGS
9am + 11am | Inclusion Only
HIGHLAND LAKES Coming Soon!
SOUTHWEST
9am | Inclusion + Specialized Classes Bldg B | Embrace Suite
Inclusion: One-on-one pal support that empowers students to succeed in typical Ridge Kids and Ridge Students programs.
Specialized Classes: One-on-one pals within a class uniquely designed for individuals with special needs. The class includes worship, Bible teaching, service projects, prayer, and community.
AUSTINRIDGE.ORG/EMBRACE
EMBRACE MOMS
Are you the mom of a child with special needs? Join other moms for spiritual encouragement and community at this monthly gathering that includes light refreshments, guided discussions, and childcare. Open to moms from all campuses.
2nd Thursdays | 10-11:30am | Bee Cave Bldg A 2nd Thursdays | 6-7:30pm | Southwest Bldg B
DISCOVER
Embrace young adults and their families are gathering to worship, study the Bible, and build community. Bring a friend and experience authentic community with us!
Thursdays, starting 01.16 | 6-8pm | Southwest Campus
EMBRACE FAMILY SUMMER KICK-OFF
Join us for a fun family night out with other Embrace families and volunteers. We will enjoy dinner and tasty treats, followed by fun family activities. Come and meet other families and make special memories of your own!
Friday, 05.30 | 6-8pm | Bee Cave Campus
For tours or questions, please email sonshinepreschool@austinridge.org or call 512-263-1722.
Founded in 1987, SonShine Preschool's purpose is to provide a rich learning environment for children that places God at the center. We seek to integrate God's truth in all we do, to daily convey God’s love to each child, and to foster a natural wonder about God's creation through play-based learning.
Ridge Kids is a place where kids learn about God’s love for them in a safe and fun environment. Each Sunday at 9am and 11am, a fantastic team of leaders teach, challenge, and encourage children from birth through 5th grade to:
KNOW Jesus: Connecting kids with their Savior. The first step in hearing the gospel and coming to a relationship is knowing Christ.
GROW Jesus: Helping kids and families grow closer in their relationship with Jesus through worship, Bible study, small groups, large groups, and resources to continue the conversations through the week.
SERVE Jesus: Providing opportunities for kids and adults to take that next step in their spiritual growth by serving others and serving God.
PARENT + CHILD DEDICATION CLASS
Parent and Child Dedication provides an opportunity to publicly promise to raise and train your child to know and trust Jesus as Savior and Lord. This is a mandatory class to be part of our dedication services on Sunday, March 30.
Learn more at austinridge.org/dedication.
BEE CAVE
Sunday, 03.09 | 11am | Bee Cave Campus
DRIPPING SPRINGS
Sunday, 02.23 | 9am-10:15am | DSMS Teachers' Lounge
HIGHLAND LAKES
Sunday, 02.23 | 9-10am | Marble Falls Middle School
SOUTHWEST
Sunday, 03.09 | 9:15am | Southwest Campus
AUSTINRIDGE.ORG/KIDS
Find more family resources, classes, and events in our Marriage + Parenting section on page 31.
This event is a night of fun just for 5th graders and an opportunity to get a glimpse of what comes next in middle school ministry.
Friday, 04.25 | 6-11pm | All campuses
Get ready for Summer Blast. It will be an unforgettable experience filled with energy, movement, crafts, worship, and lots of God’s Word. For kids 3 years old (at Bee Cave) or 4 years old (at Southwest), through rising 5th graders.
06.09 - 06.12 | 9am-12pm | Bee Cave + Southwest
OVERNIGHT CAMP
Join us for our Ridge Kids-led Overnight Camp at Camp Tejas for kids entering 2nd-5th grade. Outdoor games, zip lining, lake activities, swimming, worship, Bible study... and messy games!
06.15 - 06.19 | Camp Tejas; Giddings, TX
Kids ages 4-12 years old are invited to join us for soccer camp. Kids play and compete in a fun, safe, and positive environment that includes faith-focused instruction, technical sessions, small-sided games and competitions.
06.24 - 06.28 | Southwest Campus
All gals, 4th-graders to grandmas, are invited to enjoy an evening of togetherness! Enjoy delicious bites and beverages, grow in our understanding of God’s immeasurable love for us, and participate in a guided painting activity. Bring your sisters, daughters, neighbors, and friends!
Thursday, 02.13 | 6-8pm | Terrace Club
Tea + Treats is for all mothers and daughters. Join us for an afternoon of snacks, a fun photo booth, games, and (of course) tea!
Saturday, 02.15 | 2-4pm | Southwest Bldg B | $3
Our student ministries offer great opportunities to get to know other middle and high school students and grow in relationship with Jesus. We break out into small groups, go on retreats, get crazy with events, gather during the week, and serve as a team – all to pursue God and love people! For more information or if you have questions, email students@austinridge.org.
MIDDLE SCHOOL 9AM | HIGH SCHOOL 11AM
SOUTHWEST
MS STUDENT + PARENT DISCIPLESHIP
Middle School students and parents are invited to walk hand-in-hand through a semester of discipleship, led by our middle school director. We meet in host homes every other Thursday to share a meal and grow in the Word as a family. Join anytime!
6th Grade | 02.13 - 04.17 | 6-8pm | Host Homes
7th + 8th Grade | 02.20 - 04.24 | 6-8pm | Host Homes
Our weeknight environment is designed for students to invite their friends and process their faith in a Christian community. We have an engaging message and fun experiences that will make it the best night of the week!
MDWK is a place for students to process faith with powerful worship, an engaging message, fun experiences, and welcoming small groups. One week every month will be THE night not to miss – we're talking blacklights, costumes, and competitions! Invite your friends on these Wednesday nights! Check the website for dates, competitions, and dress code
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Wednesdays | 7-8:15pm, doors open 6:30pm | Bldg C
HIGH SCHOOL
Wednesdays | 7-8:30pm, doors open 6:30pm | Bldg D
Wednesday evenings are for MDWK! Grouped by grade and gender, students gather at host homes where they dive deep into God’s Word and experience authentic community with one another.
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Wednesdays, beginning 02.05 | 6-7:30pm | Host Homes
HIGH SCHOOL
Wednesdays, beginning 02.05 | 6:30-8pm| Host Homes
HS MDWK
Our Wednesday night environment is designed for high school students to invite their friends and process their faith in a Christian community. We have powerful worship, an engaging message, and fun experiences that make Wednesday the best night of the week!
Wednesdays | 7-8:30pm | Southwest
ALL CAMPUS GIRL TALK
Girl Talk is back Jan 25, and this year it’s short and sweet! Middle school and high school girls, join us Jan 25 at our Bee Cave Campus for an allcampus, all-day girls’ conference! Come be reminded of how God can use our temporary struggles to point to the sweetness of an eternal hope through testimonies, teaching, worship, activities, and small groups.
Saturday, 01.25 | 9:30am-5pm | Bee Cave
MOUNTAIN CAMP
This summer we’re headed back to the mountains! Join Ridge Students for our annual summer camp, filled with activities, Bible sessions, and building friendships.
06.20 - 06.25 | Glorietta, NM
HS MISSION TRIP
Ridge Students is building a team of high school students to send to London in partnership with Operation Mobilization and their "Teen Street" ministry to share the gospel, disciple teens, and learn to defend their faith.
07.06 - 07.14 | London, UK
MS MISSION TRIP
Middle school students will head to Houston to learn about world religions, practice sharing their faith, and serve the underprivileged in the area.
07.20 - 07.25 | Houston, TX
BEE CAVE DODGEBALL
Middle and high school students are encouraged to invite their friends for our biggest outreach event of the year. Register with friends to form a team or sign up as a single player to be paired with others. You won’t want to miss this incredible night with a guest speaker, food trucks, and a chance at a cash prize for the best dodgeball team!
Wednesday, 04.30 | 5:30-8:30pm | Bee Cave Worship Center austinridge.org/dodgeball
MDWK HYPE NIGHTS
MDWK is always the place to be, but one week every month will be the night not to miss – we're talking blacklights and costumes and competitions. Invite your friends on these Wednesday nights! Check the website for dates, competitions, and dress code.
MS | One Wednesday each month | 7-8:15pm, doors open 6:30pm | Bldg C HS | One Wednesday each month | 7-8:30pm, doors open 6:30pm | Bldg D
SENIOR SEND-OFF
Ridge Students wants to celebrate our seniors and all that God has done in their lives with a special weekend just for them. Parents, grandparents, siblings, and other important influences are encouraged to join us on Friday, May 9 for a banquet to highlight their graduates. Then Saturday, May 10 will be a fun trip for seniors to make some final memories together as a class.
Friday, 05.09 | 6:30-8pm | Bee Cave Bldg D Saturday, 05.10 | Details to come
DRIPPING SPRINGS
HS HYPE NIGHT: MOVIE NIGHT
Join us for a cozy movie night. Wear your favorite PJs!
Sunday, 02.02 | 6:30-8:30pm | TBA
RS HYPE NIGHT: HIDE ‘N SEEK
Middle and high school students! Wear your camo gear and come ready to compete. Find out who can hide the best!
Sunday, 03.09 | 5:30-7:30pm | TBA
GALENTINES
All gals, 4th graders to grandmas, are invited to enjoy an evening of togetherness! Enjoy delicious bites and beverages, grow in our understanding of God’s immeasurable love for us, and participate in a guided painting activity. Bring your sisters, daughters, neighbors, and friends!
Thursday, 02.13 | 5:45-8pm | Terrace Club
HS HYPE NIGHT: SILENT DISCO
High school students are invited to dance the night away and celebrate as we enter the final stretch of the school year.
Sunday, 04.13 | 6:30-8:30pm | DS Campus
SENIOR SEND-OFF
Seniors! Join us for brunch to celebrate what God has done through your high school years and what He will continue to do in this next chapter of life.
Saturday, 05.03 | 10:30am-12:30pm | TBA
SOUTHWEST
FAMILY PRAYER NIGHT
Students + parents + families come together to pray over the semester and share a meal together.
Sunday, 01.12 | 6-7:30pm | Southwest Campus
MS PANCAKE SOCIAL – KICKBACK SUNDAY
All middle school students and parents enjoy a pancake breakfast, and parents stay for the MS Sunday service including worship and teaching!
Sunday, 01.26 | 9am | Southwest Campus B-117
MS KICKBACK SUNDAYS
On the last Sunday of the month, middle school kicks back with breakfast tacos and Kristy Kreme donuts while hanging out with their church family and friends.
Sundays, 01.26, 03.30, 04.27, 05.18 | 9am | Southwest Campus B-117
TEA + TREATS
Tea + Treats is for all mothers and daughters. Join us for an afternoon of snacks, a fun photo booth, games, and (of course) tea!
Saturday, 02.15 | 2-4pm | Southwest Bldg B | $3
HS GUYS RETREAT
SW HS guys get ready for guy time! Get away for a night of fun, food, discussions, friendships, and man-cave time together with your friends.
Friday, 02.21 6pm - Saturday, 02.22 5pm | TBD | $25
MS BAKE SALE
Middle school students learn to serve others by baking and decorating cookies during the 9am service and selling baked goods on the SW Deck at 10am. All proceeds benefit a Ridge Missions partner!
Sunday, 02.23 | 10am | Southwest Campus Deck
HS GAME NIGHT
Games, competitions, friends, food, and fun!
Sunday, 03.02 | 6-8pm | Southwest Campus
MS GIRLS MOVIE NIGHT
Enjoy a movie, snacks, and good times with your small group leaders. Bring your friends!
Friday, 03.07 | 6-8:30pm | Host Home
HS GIRLS GOAT YOGA /
HS GUYS FLAG FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT
HS Girls get lunch and time working out with goats! HS Guys battle it out at flag football. Don’t miss it!
Sunday, 04.06 | 1pm Yoga + 3pm Football | TBD
MS HIDE + SEEK TOURNAMENT
Huge hide + seek competition and prizes for the winners!!!
Sunday, 04.27 | 6-8:30pm | Southwest Campus
SW SENIOR SEND-OFF CELEBRATION
Banquet/Games/Speaker! A night of congratulations and celebrating our graduating seniors with their entire family, fellow seniors, HS leaders, and HS staff.
Wednesday, 05.14 | 6:30-8:30pm | Southwest Campus
Ridge Internships are designed to develop Christ-centered leaders committed to following God’s calling wherever He may lead. Internships provide the training needed to seek future ministry employment, with hands-on work experience, life-changing mentorship, and discipleship from seasoned leaders. We offer year-long and summer internships, designed to move you towards your purpose. These programs are for those who want to explore or take their next step in a call to ministry. Applications are now open for summer internships, and applications for our year-long program will open soon!
We offer American Sign Language (ASL), Spanish, and Ukrainian interpretation at our Bee Cave Campus during our 11am Sunday service.
We are committed to providing resources for everyone to feel welcome and included as we pursue people for Christ at all costs!
NEXT is our capital campaign that supports the expansion of our campuses to provide environments for people to KNOW, GROW, and SERVE Jesus, both for those who currently attend the Ridge, and for those who have not yet visited our church. We want to respond to what God has done and is doing out of prayerful obedience and a desire to reach more people with the gospel.
You've heard me say that we should always be looking forward to what is NEXT. A healthy church should be growing and expanding to reach more people with the gospel who will then reach their communities and, ultimately, the world. Because of the Lord's incredible work, Austin Ridge continues to grow and expand. The following page outlines the path of expansion that God has laid before us.
I’m excited about what is happening! Over the next few years, we believe the Dripping Springs campus will be completed, and we will move north as we acquire Great Hills Baptist Church. Austin Ridge elders, staff, and leadership are committed to these projects and have personally pledged to this campaign. The elders have already earmarked an initial installment of $30 million for NEXT.
Your generosity through the years has made this seed money possible, and if you haven’t already, we invite you to join us now by making a three-year pledge to the NEXT fund. Please prayerfully consider how you can be part of making a spiritual difference in the lives of others by giving to these Kingdom-building projects.
Brad Thomas | Lead
Pastor
LEARN MORE AND JOIN US BY MAKING A PLEDGE TODAY AT
austinridge.org/next
Features:
• 1,000-seat worship center
• 650 parking spaces
• Capacity to serve 550 children and students per service
• Outdoor gathering space with accessible and inclusive playscapes
• Classroom and event space for adult equipping classes, partnership, and more
• Administrative office space for a growing staff
Location:
• 60 acres of donated land on Hwy 290 within a mile of Dripping Springs Middle School
• Opportunity for future growth and development on the property
Estimate: $70 million
Features:
• 400-seat multipurpose chapel
• Dedicated space for weddings, funerals, equipping classes, and more
• Overflow space for high-attendance Sundays, like Christmas and Easter
• Additional parking
Location:
• Multipurpose field currently used for overflow parking, continuing to make use of the 78-acre campus God provided for approximately $600,000 in the mid-90’s
Estimate: $22 million
Features:
• Approximately 280,000 sq. ft. of potential ministry space
• 2,500-seat Worship Center
• 930 parking spaces
• Children’s, students and adult equipping space
• Administrative office space
• A large, multipurpose space that can seat up to 500
Location:
• 26.44 acres of land
• 10500 Jollyville Road, Austin
• Center of Austin Metro Region
• Next to the Arboretum and Domain
Estimate: $60 million to be paid out over 7 years.
Features:
• Equipment and materials to support Sunday services at Marble Falls Middle School
• Rental costs for middle school, administrative office space, and weekday ministry space for classes, events, studies, and more
• Continued staffing costs
Location:
• Marble Falls Middle School
• 20 acres of donated land pledged for permanent campus
Estimate: $2 million
Ridge College exists to connect any 18-22 year olds to Jesus and one another.
COLLEGE NIGHT
Our college-aged ministry gathers on the first Wednesday of each month during the spring semester for a midweek worship service. Before worship, at 7pm, we provide a free dinner. All 18–22-year-olds are invited. We want to see you there!
Wednesdays, 02.05, 03.05, 04.02 | 7-9:30pm | Bee Cave Campus Bldg A
Ridge College partners with Revive Texas, a weekly college student worship night near UT's campus. Come join us as we worship with students from all over Austin!
Wednesdays, starting 01.15 | 9pm | UT Campus
COLLEGE GROUPS
If you are looking to get connected with other college students, join one of our groups! Each week, college students from the Ridge will meet in neighborhoods around Austin and near the UT campus for spiritual conversation, friendship, and to grow as Jesus followers. No matter your church background, this is a great place to build relationships and study God's Word.
Weekly | Starting 01.19 | Locations Vary
COLLEGE-AGE GROUPS
If you’re looking to get connected with other college-aged people (18-22), but are not currently attending a college or university, we have a group for you! Our college-aged group is a weekly gathering of people from the Ridge who meet in neighborhoods around the greater Austin area.
Weekly | Starting 01.19 | Locations Vary
Interested in joining the college-aged community (18-22) at the Ridge? Join us for a social hangout! Grab your pickleball paddles and a friend— we'll see you on the court!
Thursday, 02.27 | 9-11pm | Austin Pickle Ranch
GROUP HOST
Our group hosts provide space for a group of college students to meet at their residence.
Mentorship answers the question, “who leads the leader?” Mentors pour into three to four college leaders throughout each semester.
GROUP LEADER
Our group leaders are college students who are willing to lead a small group of other students and facilitate spiritual conversations.
MIDWEEK SERVICE TEAM
This team includes those who want to serve in any capacity at our midweek service, College Night.
AustinCity exists to create a place for young adults, in their 20s and 30s, to encounter Jesus and find their people.
@austincity.ya
Every Tuesday, Young Adults from all over Austin gather to worship together and connect! Bring a friend and come worship with us! Follow us on Instagram or check out our website for more information!
Our small groups are designed to create environments for people to dive deeper into God's Word, grow alongside each other, and learn how to be people that look like Jesus.
We have hangouts happening all over Austin, all of the time! We do things like go two stepping, hang out at Zilker, and other really fun things! This is a great way to meet people and come get connected with us! Follow us on instagram or text “AustinCity” to 512-580-7372 to receive updates.
From Social Media Team to Small Group Leaders, from Hangout Team to Hospitality Team, we would love to have you jump into serving with us! Check out our website to learn more and apply to serve with us in Young Adults.
It is exciting to see the number of single adults God continues to bring to the Ridge. We want to invest in single adults who call the Ridge home, helping you connect to biblical community and grow in your relationship with Jesus. Check out how to get connected below!
We currently offer four group environments specifically for Single Adults that meet at our Bee Cave Campus. These groups are less about age and more about season of life (please visit our website to better understand the seasons of life represented in each group). Each group is a safe, spiritually vibrant place to connect and grow with other singles in the greater Austin area.
30s+: Thursdays | 7-8:30pm | Bee Cave Bldg C
40s+: Tuesdays | 6:30-8pm | Bee Cave Bldg B Café
60s+: Thursdays | 6:30-8:30pm | Bee Cave Bldg B Café
Single + Parenting: Various Sundays | 9-10:15am | Bee Cave Bldg B Café austinridge.org/singleadults
SINGLE ADULTS SUNDAY LUNCH
This lunch is open to single adults between 28 and 88! Come eat some great food, meet others in your season of life, and learn other ways to plug in at the Ridge. Childcare provided!
Sundays, 01.19 + 03.23 | 12:45-2pm | Bee Cave Bldg A | $15
60S+ SPRING RETREAT
Are you a 60+ Single Adult currently serving or desiring to serve at the Ridge, looking to live out God's plan with even more purpose and hope? Come join us for a weekend full of rest, community, and strong teaching! 02.21 - 02.23 | Camp Hideaway Gruene | $300 Events
Become a steward of spiritual influence and direction for a single adult group. Provide a foundation of prayer and small group leadership for the meetings.
Help create a welcoming environment for our single adults. Also assist in planning and running events throughout the year.
Help connect new people to our weekly group and to other ongoing opportunities at the Ridge.
Use your gift of writing and social media engagement to make single adults in the city of Austin aware of our weekly meet-ups and events.
Ridge Marriage + Parenting exists to help people make proactive investments in the relationships that matter most. We provide large events, practical classes, and mentoring, whatever your relationship or season of life.
VALENTINES DAY AT THE RIDGE
Pastor, author, and comedian Ted Cunningham is back by popular demand at our Valentine’s event! His humorous outlook and helpful teaching are sure to strengthen every marriage. Lots of fun is planned for your kids, too, so make sure to register them for our limited childcare. Come early for small bites and photos!
Monday, 02.10 |6:30-8pm | Bee Cave Campus austinridge.org/valentine
MARRIED DATE NIGHT
Sunday, 05.04 | 5:30-7pm | Bee Cave Campus austinridge.org/marrieddatenight
Find even more parenting resources, classes, and events in our Kids section on page 18 and our EQUIP section on pages 40-41.
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OUR MARRIAGE MATTERS RETREAT
Enjoy the beauty of the Hill Country while enriching your marriage. Couples will engage in interactive teaching, authentic discussions, and skills-based exercises designed to enhance their unique strengths.
Various dates | Llano, TX | $400 per couple austinridge.org/omm
PREPARING FOR MARRIAGE
This relational, Christ-centered program equips engaged couples to build a strong foundation to their marriage through classroom and mentoring environments.
Register on website: austinridge.org/premarriage
All of the opportunities our women’s ministry offers – Bible studies, retreats, special events, season-of-life and professional groups – are thoughtfully and prayerfully created to help every woman become like Jesus and take her place in God’s story. Join us to find community with other women who desire to follow Jesus and become like Him. We have a place for you!
SERVE WITH RIDGE WOMEN
Make a spiritual difference by serving on one of our Ridge Women Teams! austinridge.org/women/serve
BEE CAVE
EAT, PRAY, LOVE OUR CITY
God loves Austin, and this event is your opportunity to learn about the real needs in our city and come together in prayer as Ridge Women. Hear inspiring stories from our local missions partners and fellow Ridge women about how God is moving among the most vulnerable. Plus, we’ll enjoy dessert as we explore how each of us can make a difference. Together, we can bring the hope of the gospel to Austin!
Thursday, 02.27 | 6:30-8pm | Bee Cave Bldg A austinridge.org/loveaustin
MENTORING COLLECTIVE
Who are today’s false prophets—those who claim to be evangelical, but lead us toward a feel-good faith packaged with social media hype and celebrity status? They draw us into cultural compromises, inching us away from core Christian truths. This event is designed to sharpen discernment and equip women to lovingly share the gospel with those on this “wider path,” addressing topics like deconstructing faith and sexuality.
Thursday, 04.10 | 6:30-8:30pm | Bee Cave Bldg A
DRIPPING SPRINGS
GALENTINE’S
All gals, 4th graders to grandmas, are invited to enjoy an evening of togetherness! Enjoy some delicious bites and beverages, grow in our understanding of God’s immeasurable love for us, and participate in a guided painting activity. Bring your sisters, daughters, neighbors, and friends!
Thursday, 02.13 | 5:45-8pm | Terrace Club austinridge.org/galentines
As women, we experience discipleship differently in each season of life. Join us as we learn more about navigating the joys and challenges of being a follower of Jesus as we grow in faith together.
Thursday, 04.10 | 5:45-8:45pm | Dripping Springs Campus
Invite a friend and join us once a month as we gather in nature to hike in and around Austin, and then enjoy lunch afterward.
Saturday mornings | Dates + times vary | Locations vary austinridge.org/hike
Women will gather in groups of eight in homes around our community for brunch, lunch, or dinner. Host a gathering or attend one.
09.15 - 09.29 | Date + times vary | Locations vary austinridge.org/gather
Tea + Treats is for all mothers and daughters. Join us for an afternoon of snacks, a fun photo booth, games, and (of course) tea!
Saturday, 02.15 | 2-4pm | Southwest Bldg B | $3
A gathering for every woman. Join us for a meaningful night of worshipping our God, growing in our faith, and connecting in community.
Sunday, 03.30 | 6-8pm | Southwest Campus
Designed for women with grief and loss surrounding Mother’s Day. The special brunch will be a time of connection, comfort, and care.
Saturday, 05.10 | 10am-12pm | Southwest Campus
BEE CAVE | AUSTINRIDGE.ORG/BCSTUDIES READING THROUGH GOD’S STORY CHRONOLOGICALLY
Join us for a deep examination of God’s story (the Bible): Last fall, we studied the division of Israel into the Northern and Southern Kingdoms. This spring, we will watch the Assyrians take over the Northern Kingdom and hear from the prophets as they minister to all of God’s people. Your Scripture reading each week will be followed by open discussions that will foster new understanding and close relationships. Learn how a study of the Old Testament points the way to Jesus. Childcare is available.
Tuesdays, starting 01.07 | 9:30-11:30am | Bee Cave Bldg A
Over 10 sessions of verse-by-verse study of the Book of Revelation, Jen Wilkin will help us move from confused to confident, anxious to assured, and intimidated to inspired as we discover how the last book of the Bible— the culmination of God's great story—speaks both a steadying word of assurance and a strong call to endure to the church in every age. Small group discussion and video teaching.
Tuesdays, starting 01.14 | 6:30-8:30pm | Bee Cave Bldg C
THE WALK ON WEDNESDAY: REVELATION: ETERNAL KING, EVERLASTING KINGDOM BY JEN WILKIN
Over 10 sessions of verse-by-verse study of the Book of Revelation, Jen Wilkin will help us move from confused to confident, anxious to assured, and intimidated to inspired as we discover how the last book of the Bible— the culmination of God's great story—speaks both a steadying word of assurance and a strong call to endure to the church in every age. Small group discussion and video teaching. Childcare is available.
Wednesdays, starting 01.15 | 9:30-11:30am | Bee Cave Bldg A
EVERY WORD: A READER’S 90-DAY GUIDE TO THE BIBLE
Does reading the Bible cover to cover seem overwhelming? Do you hold deep convictions based on the Bible, but you’ve never read all of it? The Bible, from Genesis to Revelation, is a beautiful, epic, and cohesive story. Knowing its story changes yours. We’ll read EVERY WORD of the Bible together in 90 days. Simply put, this is a life changing experience! Daily Bible reading, live teaching, and guided group discussion. Childcare is available.
Wednesdays, starting 01.15 | 9:30-11:00am | Bee Cave Bldg C
EVERLASTING
Over 10 sessions of verse-by-verse study of the Book of Revelation, Jen Wilkin will help us move from confused to confident, anxious to assured, and intimidated to inspired as we discover how the last book of the Bible— the culmination of God's great story—speaks both a steadying word of assurance and a strong call to endure to the church in every age. Small group discussion and video teaching.
ISAIAH PART 2: A PRECEPT
In Isaiah 40–66, the Lord told Isaiah to speak kind words to Israel. He wanted to comfort His people with His words. After their punishment for sins, there will be great restoration for them. This study will give you a taste of the world's future. Weekly homework (including a session on “How to study the Bible” for first timers), group discussion, and teaching. Childcare is available.
Wednesdays, starting 02.19 | 9:30-11:30am | Bee Cave Bldg A
JOSHUA + TITUS: A PRECEPT STUDY
God said, “Be strong and courageous! Do not tremble or be dismayed.” Increase your faith in God who has put you in His grip and will never let you go. Join us for the study of Joshua which will encourage you to press on to stand firm in what God says is right and true. Right after we finish Josua, we will jump into Titus and learn how our lives reflect our faith and how we can change the culture into which God has called us. Weekly homework (including a session on “how to study the Bible” for first timers), group discussion, and teaching.
Thursdays, starting 01.30 | 6:30-8:30pm | Bee Cave Bldg A 104
Over 10 sessions of verse-by-verse study of the Book of Revelation, Jen Wilkin will help us move from confused to confident, anxious to assured, and intimidated to inspired as we discover how the last book of the Bible— the culmination of God's great story—speaks both a steadying word of assurance and a strong call to endure to the church in every age. Small group discussion and video teaching.
Mondays, starting 01.27 | 7:30pm | Virtual
Wednesdays, starting 01.15 | 10am or 6:45pm | Dripping Springs Campus Thursdays, starting 01.23 | 6am | Virtual
Take a one-year journey with us as we explore Scripture from Genesis through Revelation. Walk through key passages of the Bible, engage with daily devotional content, interactive questions, and Scripture memorization challenges, all designed to grow your relationship with God and your knowledge of Him.
Tuesdays, starting 01.21 | 7-8:30pm | Dripping Springs Campus
Tuesdays, 01.07 - 04.29 | 9:30-11:30am | Highland Lakes austinridge.org/hlstudies NO PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE NECESSARY
Wednesdays, starting 01.15 | 7-8:30pm | Bee Cave Worship Center
This Spring, we will continue in the Old Testament as we watch the Assyrians take over the Northern Kingdom and hear from the prophets as they minister to all of God’s people. Your Scripture reading each week will be followed by open discussions that will foster new understanding and close relationships. Learn how a study of the Old Testament points the way to Jesus.
JESUS AND WOMEN
Join us as we gather to study the Bible together to learn more about Jesus and the women who came face-to-face with the Living God.
Wednesdays, 01.22 - 05.07 | 9:30-11:30am | Southwest Campus
NEIGHBORHOOD GROUP BIBLE STUDIES
Jesus and Women - Join us as we gather to study the Bible together to learn more about Jesus and the women who came face-to-face with the Living God.
Starting 01.27 | Dates + times vary | Locations vary
READING THROUGH GOD’S STORY CHRONOLOGICALLY
Join us for a deep examination of God’s story (the Bible): Last fall we studied the division of Israel into the Northern (Israel) and Southern (Judah) Kingdoms. This spring we will watch the Assyrians take over the Northern Kingdom and hear from the prophets as they minister to all of God’s people. Your Scripture reading each week will be followed by open discussions that will foster new understanding and close relationships. Learn how a study of the Old Testament points the way to Jesus. Childcare is available.
Wednesdays, 01.08 - 04.30 | 6:30-8:30pm | Southwest Campus
Thursdays, 01.09 - 05.01 | 9:30-11:30am | Southwest Campus
BEE CAVE MOMS (MOMS OF MINIS)
We are a community of moms who understand your journey. If you are a mother of children, birth through kindergarten, join us as we receive encouragement from mentor moms, learn from guest speakers, and share our motherhood experiences.
1st + 3rd Thursdays, 01.16 | 9:30-11:30am | Bee Cave Bldg A
WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP
A weekly gathering centered on God’s Word for women of all ages and stages. Providing friendship and encouragement as we pursue Jesus together.
Sunday Mornings | 10:30am-12pm | Bee Cave Bldg B Café
CHRISTIAN BUSINESS WOMEN’S LUNCH
Community, networking, and encouragement. Come join us for a meal, as we hear from a guest speaker on what it looks like to integrate our personal, professional, and spiritual lives.
2nd Wednesdays | 11:45am-1:15pm | Bee Cave and Lakeway locations
DRIPPING SPRINGS MOMS (MOMS OF MINIS)
We are a community of moms who understand your journey. If you are a mom with children birth through kindergarten, join us as we receive encouragement from mentor moms, learn from guest speakers, and share our motherhood experiences. Childcare option for 9:30am only.
Mondays, starting 01.27 | 9:30-11:45am | Church of the Springs Mondays, starting 01.27 | 6:30-8:30pm | DS Campus Office
MOMS INTERNATIONAL PRAYER GROUP (MIP)
Join local moms as we impact our children and schools in Dripping Springs for Christ. Pray the four steps of prayer (praise, confession, thanksgiving, and intercession) with us.
If you are a lady in a later season of life and interested in connecting with other women in Dripping Springs, we'd love to meet you! Make plans to join us as we share like interests and make new friends.
Mondays, starting 01.13 | 11:30am | Texas Olive Company
WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP
A weekly gathering for women of all ages and stages providing friendship and encouragement as we pursue Jesus together.
Sundays, 9-10:30am | Dripping Springs Campus Office
What would it look like for Christ Followers to fully integrate their faith into their workplaces each day? Find out in this seven-session program designed to connect you with Christian peers while sharing practical ways to approach work through a gospel lens.
Mondays, 01.27 – 03.10 | 6-8pm | Dripping Springs Campus Office austinridge.org/transformingourwork
MOMS OF MINIS
If you are a mom with children birth through kindergarten, join us as we receive encouragement from mentor moms, learn from guest speakers, and share our motherhood experiences.
Thursdays, 9:30am | Southwest Campus
Early Jesus Followers were everywhere – in every place. They met where there were others close by who may be interested in joining them. Our 1-hour Discovery Groups will meet at various locations and times, read a short Bible passage, and discover together.
Looking for Christ-centered support in a difficult season? Learn more about our Women’s Care groups on pages 14-15.
Joey Ruyter, Jeff Moore, and Lorri Winkcompleck host a 30-minute weekly show discussing how the Scriptures and what we believe affect every aspect of life. This crew is real, funny, and practical as they converse about following Christ in today’s world.
The Ridge Roundtable Podcast is back for another season and this time will be in the book of Daniel! Daniel exemplified faith and wisdom in a time of history where those things were difficult to have. Join Joey, Jeff, and Lorri as they study and discuss who Daniel was, what he did, and how he is a model for Christ Followers today.
Subscribe anywhere you listen to podcasts to be encouraged with practical lessons on the go!
Our daily devotionals are delivered every weekday at sunrise, providing you with an easy and accessible way to study Scripture for yourself, whether you are a new believer or a long-time follower of Jesus!
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WARRIOR NIGHT
Most men are willing to invest whatever is necessary to become experts in their fields, but they tend to be perfectly content to remain amateurs in their faith and families. We want to help men understand who God has created them to be and to equip, empower, and mobilize them to live out their God-given potential in their homes, their work, and their world.
Men - if you consider the Ridge your church home, we want to see you at this event! Every January, we huddle the men of the Ridge to offer practical next steps for your growth as a man, husband, father, and in the workplace. Plan to attend at your respective campus.
ALL CAMPUSES
Spring Warrior Night with Dabo Swinney
Clemson Tigers Head Football Coach, Dabo Swinney, will join us at the Ridge right before Spring Ball! Invite a friend who loves college football!
Tuesday, 03.04 | 6:15-7pm | Bee Cave Campus austinridge.org/men/warriornight
BEE CAVE
Men’s Pastor, Joey Ruyter, and Young Adult Pastor, Matt Thigpen, will focus the men of our campus on what it means to live with a daily dependence on Jesus.
Tuesday, 01.14 | 6:15pm | Bee Cave Campus austinridge.org/bcwarriornight
DRIPPING SPRINGS
Grab your buddies or make some new ones fireside for a night of food, camaraderie, and competition. Together we’ll focus our 2025 on all the Lord has for our families and the Dripping Springs community.
Friday, 01.10 | 6pm | DS Campus Office austinridge.org/dswarriornight
SOUTHWEST
The Bible commands men to “Act Like Men!” Learn how Scripture equips men to be strong and respond to a confused culture. Southwest Men’s Pastor, Micah VanDover will be covering 1 Corinthians 16:13.
Tuesday, 01.14 | 6:15pm | Southwest austinridge.org/swwarriornight
BEE CAVE | AUSTINRIDGE.ORG/BCMENSSTUDIES WINTER STUDY - “A CALL TO ACTION”: A STUDY IN 2 PETER
Peter didn’t have a great start to his walk with Jesus, but as Jesus met him in his shortcomings, he grew into a resolved leader and man of God. Be encouraged to grow in your walk with God and contend for your faith as our men’s pastors walk verse-by-verse through the book of 2 Peter.
Wednesdays, starting 01.22 | 6:45-8am | Bee Cave Campus | $25
Thursdays, starting 01.30 | 10:30am | Bee Cave Campus
Fridays, starting 01.31 | 7-8am | Bee Cave Campus
Various days, starting 01.27 | Virtual
SPRING STUDY - “DEALING WITH UPS + DOWNS”: A STUDY OF THE LIFE OF JOSEPH
Life is hard. Sometimes , we make it harder than it needs to be, but other times, it’s hard because of things outside of our control. Join us as we explore the life of Joseph, as recorded in Genesis 37-50, and see how he responded to the ups and downs of life.
Wednesdays, starting 03.26 | 6:45-8am | Bee Cave Campus | $25 (breakfast tacos, coffee, study materials) | Live Study Thursdays, starting 04.03 | 10:30am | Bee Cave Campus Fridays, starting 04.04 | 7-8am | Bee Cave Campus
Various days, starting 03.31 | Virtual
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YOUNG ADULT MEN’S STUDY
This group is for men navigating the transition from college to the corporate world, entering intentional dating relationships, or in the early stages of marriage. Together, we will focus on developing a daily dependence on Jesus and the Word while growing in community with one another.
Wednesdays, 6:30–8pm | Bee Cave austinridge.org/bcmensstudies
PRECEPTS: KINGS + PROPHETS: 1 KINGS 1-15, 2 CHRONICLES 1-13
What happens when your heart is divided? What life lessons can we learn today from the examples of Solomon, Rehoboam, Jeroboam, and Abijam? What does God do when His people trust their own judgment and disobey Him?
Thursdays, starting 01.02 | 6:30-8:30pm | Bee Cave or Virtual Saturdays, starting 01.04 | 7-9am | Bee Cave or Virtual
NEW TESTAMENT BIBLE STUDY
Join a community of businessmen as they do a verse-by-verse study of select New Testament books.
Tuesdays ongoing | 7:30-8:30am | Bee Cave
READING THROUGH THE BIBLE CHRONOLOGICALLY
Read through the Bible chronologically discovering both scriptural context and practical life application.
Fridays ongoing | 7-8am | Bee Cave
MEN’S FAITH AND LEADERSHIP TRAINING
If you’ve been a Christ Follower for a while and are ready to disciple, coach, mentor, and develop other men, this nine-week training is what you’ve been looking for. Prepare to sharpen your mind, grow your character, and gain practical tools to make a spiritual difference in the lives of others.
Wednesdays, starting 03.26 | 6:45-8am | Bee Cave | $25
DRIPPING SPRINGS | AUSTINRIDGE.ORG/DSMENSSTUDIES THE TITUS TEN: FOUNDATIONS OF GODLY MANHOOD
Most men have a desire to build something with their lives, but few take time to intentionally chart the course to their spiritual legacy. Whether you’re just starting your spiritual journey or in the home stretch, you can grow into the man God desires you to be.
Fridays, starting 01.24 | 6:30-7:45am | Dripping Springs Campus
SONG OF SOLOMON: A STUDY OF LOVE, SEX, ROMANCE, AND MARRIAGE
Romantic relationships affect every part of our lives and thankfully, God did not give us desire and passion without instruction. In our time together, we’ll explore God’s purpose for all of this and even more as we dive into the Book of Song of Solomon
Thursdays, starting 01.23 | 6:30-8:15pm | Dripping Springs Campus
HIGHLAND LAKES | AUSTINRIDGE.ORG/HLMENSSTUDIES
MEN'S WINTER BIBLE STUDY - 1 JOHN
One of the biggest complaints about Christians today is that they often look and act just like everybody else. But the Bible gives a clear indication that those who say they are followers of Jesus are different. We will be going verse by verse through 1 John and discovering together how we can not only be different but make a significant difference in this world.
Wednesdays, 01.15 - 03.12 | 7-8am
SPRING BIBLE STUDY - ROMANS 8
One of the great promises we find in the Bible is that we are free. Free from sin, free from condemnation, free from the Law, and free from eternal punishment. But we often forget that our Freedom is not just a Freedom from, but also a Freedom to. Studying Romans 8 will give us an amazing perspective on what it means to be completely free in Christ and how this truth will open up a whole new experience of Freedom in our lives.
Wednesdays, 04.02 - 05.21 | 7am
SOUTHWEST | AUSTINRIDGE.ORG/SWMENSSTUDIES
LIFE OF ELIJAH: THE POWER OF GOD’S WORD IN A CORRUPT CULTURE
The prophet Elijah was called by the Lord to speak truth to a society that had long turned its back on God. Come and see what God would have us, as men in 21st-century America, take away from how God worked in Elijah's life.
Wednesdays, 02.05 - 04.23 | 6:45am | Southwest Campus | $10
Grow in Godliness! Discover what the Bible teaches about spiritual disciplines such as Bible intake, prayer, Biblical meditation, and putting them to practice in our daily lives. All adult men and women invited.
Sundays, starting 01.19 | 11am | Southwest Campus
EQUIP: UNPACK IT!
A class on hermeneutics, where you will learn how to study your Bible in a deeper way and how to teach it! Open to all adult men and women.
Sundays, 02.16 - 04.27 | 11am | Southwest Campus | $10
I TIMOTHY STUDY
Confronting false teaching and living by the Word! Wednesdays, 02.26 - 04.23 | 12pm | Southwest Campus
Is the Trinity really in the Bible, or was it a later theological fabrication? Was Jesus truly fully God and fully man? Join us as we unpack the Scriptures and theology to see that the Trinity is not an abstraction but is a truth about God that is essential to our salvation and our daily walk with Him.
Wednesdays, 04.30 - 05.21 | 6:45am | Southwest Campus | $10
These breakfasts are a great place to meet some dudes, eat some good food, and hear from various speakers. We focus our time talking out what it means to be a biblical man in today’s world. Speaker information will be added to the link below, one month prior to the breakfast.
BEE CAVE
As men, we don’t just want to exist and survive. Instead, we have a desire to live an abundant life, to rise above the fray, and thrive in our places of influence. Join us this Spring as we tackle topics such as work, time, resources, and family.
Saturdays, 02.22, 03.29 + 05.03 | 8:30am | Bee Cave Campus | $5 austinridge.org/bcbreakfast
Military life is a unique life. We want to connect the many men who share this background. Join us for this breakfast and be encouraged in your walk with Jesus.
Saturday, 03.08 | Veterans Breakfast | No charge
DRIPPING SPRINGS
Saturdays, 02.22 + 04.12 | 7:30am | Dripping Springs Campus | $5 austinridge.org/dsbreakfast
SOUTHWEST
Saturdays, 03.01 + 05.03 | 8:30am | Southwest | $5 Austinridge.org/swbreakfast
Ridge men are invited to join us for an open and transparent online discussion about men navigating life, sin, family, and faith.
Subscribe anywhere you listen to podcasts austinridge.org/roundtable
Men's Meetups are various events for guys to just hang out together. Invite a friend and join us! austinridge.org/mens
BEE CAVE
MEN’S GOLF GROUP
Join our Men’s Golf Group mailing list for dates and information for our quarterly golf outings.
Meeting Quarterly | Local Courses
MEN’S HIKES
Hikers of any skill level, beginner to expert, are invited to grow closer to the Lord and one another while enjoying the great Texas outdoors.
Saturdays, 02.01 + 04.05 | 7am | Bee Cave Campus
DRIPPING SPRINGS YOUNG GUNS
Leading a young family sounds daunting, but it’s only possible if we can lead ourselves well. Join us at our regular lunch and learn from some elder statesmen of our Men’s Ministry.
Fridays, 02.07, 03.28 + 05.09 | 12pm | Dripping Springs Office | $10
MEN’S GOLF LINKS FELLOWSHIP
Join our Men’s Golf Links Fellowship mailing list for dates and information about our monthly golf outings.
Meeting Monthly | Local Courses
SOUTHWEST
SW MAN EVENT: BONFIRE + BBQ
Enjoy great food and fellowship while hearing a few of the brothers share their testimony.
Saturday, 02.08 | Time + Location TBD
SW MAN EVENT: GOLF
Join Southwest Men for 18 holes of golf!
Thursday, 04.24 | 9am | Lakecliff Golf Course | Pay at the Door
Looking for even more spiritual accountability, or Christ-centered support in a difficult season? Learn more about our Disciplemaking Groups on page 5 and our Men’s Care groups on pages 14-15.
We believe a healthy, biblical view of work enables us to be led by God to live out the Great Commission where He has professionally planted us. Join us in our pursuit to represent God well in the workplace!
Transforming Our Work: Understanding God’s Purpose for Profession What would it look like for Christ Followers to fully integrate their faith into their workplaces each day? Join us for this six-session program that will connect you with Christian peers as you learn practical ways to approach work through a gospel lens. Learn how God views your work and wants to transform our city and the world through the workplace.
Mondays, 01.27 – 03.03 | 6-8pm | Dripping Springs Office | $80 austinridge.org/transformingourwork
Whether you are a small, mid, or large company business owner, please join us. Get to know other business owners and be encouraged and challenged to see ownership through God’s lens.
Thursday, 02.13 | 7:30-9:30am | Bee Cave Bldg A | $25/person
AUSTIN RIDGE CAREER FORUM ON LINKEDIN
Stay connected with other Ridge business leaders through our LinkedIn group. To join, search ‘Austin Ridge Career Forum’ on LinkedIn and submit your request.
CAREER NETWORKING GROUP
If you are out of work, underworked, overworked, or just looking for a change in your career, we invite you to join our weekly Career Networking Group! Let us help connect you to resources and services as you seek your next role.
Thursdays | 9:30-11:30am | Bee Cave Bldg B | Café austinridge.org/groups/career
CHRISTIAN BUSINESS WOMEN'S LUNCH
Community, networking, and encouragement. Come join us for a meal, as we hear from a guest speaker on what it looks like to integrate our personal, professional, and spiritual lives.
2nd + 3rd Wednesdays, 11:45am-1:15pm | Bee Cave + Central Austin austinridge.org/groups/cbwl
EQUIP is designed to help every person at the Ridge better understand the Bible, grow in their relationship with Jesus, and confidently engage others with the gospel. We provide classes and resources on a variety of subjects throughout the year. Childcare is available for all of our Wednesday evening classes.
@austinridgeequip @equipaustinridge
101 Classes offer foundational resources for every person who is exploring faith or is already a Christ Follower.
This seven-week class is strategically designed to cover three foundational parts of growing in your faith: the foundational beliefs of Christianity, tips and tools for reading and studying the Bible, and practical ways to share what you believe with others.
Wednesdays, 01.22 – 03.05 | 6:30-8:15pm | Bee Cave Campus
$10 per person or $15 per couple austinridge.org/christianessentials
This course is a four-week sample of the Institute course, “Theology Essentials.” Theology 101 explores why theology matters and why Christians should view themselves as theologians. It surveys the key doctrines upon which our faith is built and encourages us to know and love God well. Join us this spring for Theology 101.
Wednesdays, 04.09 – 04.30 | 6:30-8:15pm | Bee Cave Campus
$15 per person or $20 per couple austinridge.org/theology101
This four-week course is for those who long to develop practices that bring us closer into a relationship with God. Building off the examples set by Jesus and his earliest followers, we will explore Jesus' call to discipleship, the centrality of the spiritual disciplines to the transformed life, and how to put the spiritual disciplines into practice. Join us this winter as we learn and grow together.
Wednesdays, 01.29 – 02.19 | 6:30-8:15pm | Bee Cave Campus
$15 per person or $20 per couple
Sundays, 01.19 - 02.09 | 11am | Southwest Campus
$15 per person or $20 per couple austinridge.org/spiritualdisciplines
A class on hermeneutics where you will learn how to study your Bible in a deeper way and how to teach it!
Sundays, 02.16 - 04.27 | 11am | Southwest Campus | $10 austinridge.org/swunpackit
The Institute is a nine-month equipping program for Christ Followers who desire a higher level of learning and training as they grow in their faith. This is both a classroom, and hands on, environment. The program covers the story of the Bible from Genesis to Revelation, the core doctrinal tenets of Christianity, how to defend your faith, and grows your understanding of God’s unique wiring and calling for you to live out your faith. The 20252026 Institute program will kick off in September. Be on the lookout for registration to open this summer!
Joey Ruyter, Jeff Moore, and Lorri Winkcompleck host a 30-minute weekly podcast that challenges Christ-followers to evaluate what we believe about the Scriptures and how those beliefs impact so much of everyday life. The crew is honest, funny, and practical as they confront the sometimes -messy reality of putting our faith into practice.
The Ridge Roundtable Podcast is back this winter with a new series called, “Out of Context.” There are so many verses and passages familiar to Christians that don’t mean what we traditionally think they mean. In this series, we will study those well-known passages, figure out what the Word is really saying, and talk about why it matters.
Subscribe anywhere you listen to podcasts.
Use your gifts of writing, influencing, or social media engagement to help the people of Austin Ridge by keeping them aware of all things EQUIP.
Help us curate video and audio content for our podcast, classes, and events.
Create a welcoming environment for our classes by helping with setup and check-in.
Use your gifts and experience in teaching to help us lead our classroom environments.
Stay connected by signing up for our email updates at austinridge.org/equipnewsletter.
AUSTINRIDGE.ORG/EQUIP
Austin Ridge Worship (ARW) is the creative and songwriting engine behind the original worship songs written and recorded for our church. We want these songs to encourage and edify the body of Christ here at the Ridge and beyond. To date, over one million people have streamed ARW around the world! You can download or stream ALL of the songs from Austin Ridge Worship on Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Music, or wherever you love to listen.
Austin Ridge Worship (ARW) is a collective of worship leaders, songwriters, and musicians who have set out to write the songs that tell the story of how God is moving at our church. These songs are written for us to sing to the Lord together. Three records:
“Good In The Valley,” “Living Water Pt. 1,” and “Living Water Pt. 2,” have been released, including a new single, “You Can Have It All.”
We want you to know ARW songs.
We want you to believe the truth in these songs.
We want you to sing these songs at the top of your lungs on Sundays at the Ridge! Sundays at the Ridge.
AUSTINRIDGE.ORG/ARW
With the same heart, ARW Kids and Ridge Students Worship exist to create fun, authentic, God-centered music that kids, students, and families can sing together on Sundays and throughout the week.
Stream the ARW Kids new single, “Victory in Jesus,” the RSW first release, “Better Word,” and all other songs on your favorite music platforms!
AUSTINRIDGE.ORG/ARWKIDS
AUSTINRIDGE.ORG/RSW
BEE CAVE CAMPUS
9300 Bee Cave Rd, Austin, TX 78733 | (512) 263-7701
@austinridgebible
DRIPPING SPRINGS CAMPUS
Sunday | Dripping Springs Middle School, 111 Tiger Ln, Dripping Springs, TX 78620
Office | 31330 Ranch Road 12, Dripping Springs, TX 78620 | (512) 615-6789
@austinridgedrip
HIGHLAND LAKES CAMPUS
Sunday | Marble Falls Middle School, 1511 Pony Dr, Marble Falls, TX 78654
Office | 101 N Hwy 281, Ste 200, Marble Falls, TX 78654 | (830) 224-4062
@austinridgehighlandlakes
SOUTHWEST CAMPUS
7416 W Hwy 71, Austin, TX 78735 | (512) 288-8000
@austinridgesouthwest