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Ridge College

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Connecting college students to Jesus and one another.

Ridge College exists to see Jesus reign over every area of a college student's life. Our desire is to create environments for any college student to:

1. KNOW Jesus. We do this through monthly gatherings on Wednesday evenings at College Night and by sitting together (lower left side of the worship center when facing the stage, under the balcony) in both the 9 and 11am services at Bee Cave on Sunday mornings.

2. GROW in their faith and relationship with others. We do this through weekly small group gatherings near campus and the greater Austin area.

3. SERVE out their purpose. We do this through opportunities within our ministry and across our church and the community.

    Ridge College is for anyone in college or college-aged (18-23-years-old).

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    College Nights

    Monthly | 7:30pm | University Avenue Church of Christ

    Join us for College Nights this fall! We will meet the first Wednesday of each month near UT's Campus!

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    College Groups

    Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays

    If you are looking to get connected with other college students this fall, join one of our groups! Each week, college students from the Ridge will meet in neighborhoods around Austin and near UT Campus for spiritual conversation, friendship, and to grow as Jesus Followers. Groups meet weekly on various days and locations.

    No matter your church background, this is a great place to build relationships and study God’s Word.

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    College-Aged Groups

    Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays

    If you are looking to get connected with other college-aged people (18-23) this fall, but are not currently attending a college or university, we have a small group for you! Groups meet weekly on various days and locations.


    Our college-aged group is a weekly gathering of students from the Ridge who meet in neighborhoods around the greater Austin area.

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    Upcoming Events

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    Serve with Us

    We have several opportunities to serve with our ministry, from supporting our monthly service, College Night, to hosting or leading a college group and mentoring college-aged individuals. Whether you're a college student or an adult wanting to invest in the college-aged demographic, we'd love to have you join our team!

    If you would like to learn more before signing up, email our college pastor, Tyler Heidelberg.

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    College Team

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    • Anna Powell

      Anna Powell

      Anna was born in Houston, and even though she was mainly raised in Virginia, she still claims to be a Texan at heart. Because, once a Texan, always a Texan. In 2017, she moved back to Texas, but this time, to Austin. Since then, she has made beautiful friendships and has gotten her Associate's Degree in Business Administration. She is newly married to her husband, Will, and they love to host, cook, and giggle together. When Anna is not at work, her soul is refreshed by loved ones, good food, inspiring books, movie nights, nature, and creativity. She also finds such joy in supporting and loving others.

    • Rachel Ross

      Rachel Ross

      Rachel was raised in Rockwall, TX, and moved to Austin to attend the University of Texas at Austin (Hook ‘em!). She recently received her BSA in Nutrition from UT Austin in May 2025. Her time in college stirred up a deep passion for how the Lord works in the lives of college students, and she is excited to continue college ministry with Austin Ridge. She plans to pursue her Master's in Counseling and become an LPC! When she is not spending her time with college students, she loves teaching barre classes, enjoying nature, playing the piano, or doing anything that fuels her body, mind, and soul!

    • Tyler Heidelberg

      Tyler Heidelberg

      Tyler is a Dallas boy, but has found himself living all across the great state of Texas over the last decade. He has recently made the move from the wild, wild west of Lubbock, Texas to the hill country of Austin. He is married to his wife Becca, and has a beautiful daughter. He is very excited to reach college students with the life-saving message of Jesus!