Ben grew up in Austin, Texas, where he grew to know Jesus at Hill Country Bible Church. Ben went down South to Texas State University, where he studied early childhood education and served in college ministry at his local church. After many hours floating the river, Ben felt called into full-time ministry and returned to … 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 the Spiritual Formation Pastor at Midtown and has called Austin home for more than twenty-five years. Matt is passionate about making mature apprentices of Jesus who experience intimacy and interactivity with God. Prior to joining Midtown in 2017, Matt worked primarily with college students in church and parachurch settings as 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
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, 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 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
