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Linda Bennighof

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I’ve always loved to draw and paint, and I agree with Vincent Van Gogh’s quote: “There is nothing more truly artistic than to love people.” I would also add “…and to respond to God’s love through Jesus Christ.” That truth has molded me for the last 40 years of my adult life as an ongoing … Read more

Isaiah Cruz

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Isaiah was born in Austin and raised in central Texas.  He began leading worship at 19 for Teen Community Bible Study in Walburg, TX where he met his wife Aimee.  After a few years, Isaiah began leading his church in worship at Terranova Church in Georgetown, TX.  Terranova graciously sent him on a six-month worship … Read more

Alex Ralston

Alex was born and raised in Houston where he met his future wife, Leanne, in high school Chemistry class. After graduating from West Point, Alex served as an Infantry Officer in the U.S. Army before moving to Austin in 2014. Alex and Leanne discovered Midtown when the church was still meeting at Bryker Woods Elementary … Read more

Kari Chevalier

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Kari graduated from the University of Maryland (Fear the Turtle!) in 2009 with a degree in Elementary Education. At UMD, Kari was a competitive cheerleader and most importantly met her husband, Josh. Right after college, Josh and Kari got married and made their way to Austin. They currently live in Mueller and are proud parents … Read more

Lauren Flolid

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I’m a Texas gal who made a major upgrade by moving from Houston to Austin after marrying my high school sweetheart, Steven. We have loved our life in ATX and being at Midtown since 2017.  I work as a CPA at Dell Technologies. Outside of work, you can find me hosting friends for board game … Read more

Austin Hill

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Austin Hill started following Jesus in 8th grade through the Confirmation process at the Lutheran church where he grew up. He moved to Austin in 2011 to start school at UT and got connected to Hill Country Bible Church UT right away. He got plugged in with a discipleship group and began serving on the … Read more

Alice Kolence

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Having raised two beautiful and successful daughters, I’m finally an empty-nester! I work as a health and wellness educator for Young Living, and my husband is a proposal manager with a handyman side hustle. When I’m not enjoying being a DINK (duel income, no kids), I love spending time with women talking about life and … Read more

Josh Chevalier

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Josh graduated from James Madison University in 2005 with an undergraduate degree in Sports Management degree. Josh spent the next four years serving in college ministry in DC and LA before marrying his much better half, Kari, in the Summer of 2009. After deciding that one big transition was not enough, Josh & Kari moved … Read more

Justin Christopher

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Justin graduated from the University of Texas with a Communications degree in 1995.  While a student at UT, he co-founded a campus ministry called Campus Renewal.  He served as their Campus Director at UT for 21 years before joining staff at Midtown Church in 2016.  He and Brenda, a flight attendant with American Airlines, have … Read more

Jake Box

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Jake grew up in Austin and, since high school. dreamt of planting a church in central Austin. After graduating from Texas A&M University in 2003 he moved back to Austin and began working at Hill Country Bible Church. Over the next ten years Jake studied at Dallas Theological Seminary and served in various pastoral roles … Read more