Ben grew up in north Austin and fell in love with Jesus and the local church at a young age. While attending Texas State University—where he floated the river and attended class occasionally—Ben felt called to full-time ministry. Over the last 12 years, Ben has served in student ministry at four different churches throughout Texas. … Read more
Caroline is helping us as a resident in our college ministry. She has been an incredible help to our team.
Matt Tolander serves as Spiritual Formation Pastor and has called Austin home for more than 25 years. Before joining Midtown Church in 2017, Matt spent seven years as a college ministry practitioner and Bible teacher. Matt holds degrees from Dallas Theological Seminary and Concordia University Texas. He loves music, film, traveling, and the Atlanta Braves.
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
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
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
