Kelly has been a Partner at Midtown since 2013 and was among the first to help open the doorsof this welcoming church community. She loves watching Midtown’s growth—not only in size,but in its deepening love for God—and she credits her own spiritual transformation to themeaningful friendships and discipleship she has found here. With two sisters … Read more
Hi, I’m Payton! When I first visited Midtown as a college freshman, I knew right away I had found my place. Since then, I’ve had the privilege of earning both my undergraduate and master’s degrees from UT Austin, and today I work full-time in marketing. As a Christ follower, I believe every person is worthy of love, … Read more
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
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
