Linda really loves being a partner at Midtown. She enjoys living in close community with her church family and her tight-knit family here in Austin—her husband, Jeff, and their daughters, sons-in-law, and grandkids. Born and raised in Maryland, Linda went to Virgina Tech where she and Jeff met as fellow engineering students. Jeff played a … Read more
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 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 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
After graduating from Baylor University, Lauren moved to Austin with her husband, Steven, and began her career as a CPA. She connected with Midtown and quickly became an active part of the church community as well as a kids ministry volunteer. In 2025, God stirred Lauren’s heart to step into leadership of Kidtown, Midtown’s kids … Read more
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
Having raised two beautiful and successful daughters who are now married and having children, my husband and I are now in a new season of life together: Grandparenthood! He works as a business process design manager, and I’ve found so much joy in investing my time and energy into relationships with other women. I love … Read more
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 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 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
