Ashley was born and raised in Houston, and she moved to Austin in 2013. She attended Baylor University, where she studied Business Administration. She is married to Josh, and together they are the proud parents of four wonderful and energetic boys. In her free time, Ashley loves spending time with her family. She is a big sports enthusiast and loves watching and playing sports, hunting, fishing, and enjoying the great outdoors with her boys.

Jacquelyn is a proud Texan who grew up on a cattle ranch in southwest Texas. She is married to Loden, a hilarious guy and Nashville native. Together, they embarked on a journey back to Texas in 2020, settling in Bee Cave. They are blessed with two sweet children, Atticus and Adelaide. With a heart overflowing with love for Jesus, Jacquelyn is dedicated and passionate about sharing God’s Word and loving others well. She is deeply grateful and blessed to serve the community of believers at Austin Ridge Bible Church on a daily basis! In her spare time, you can find her indulging in her love for Mexican food (specifically, chips and salsa), curling up with a good book, or making sweet memories with her family.

Janessa is from California and moved to Texas in 2019 to marry her husband, Landon Kupfer. Some of her favorite things include spending time with her husband and goldendoodle, treasure hunting at Barnes and Noble, paddleboarding or jet skiing, and all things Fall—especially pumpkins. She holds a degree in Psychology from Biola University and has always had a strong desire to help people who are hurting and be there to support in their time of need. With a deep passion for worship ministry, Janessa is thrilled to now be serving the Austin Ridge body in a new capacity through the Care Ministry.

Jason has lived most of his life in the midwest and has served as a church planter, lead pastor, and associate pastor. He has degrees in Theology and Education and a Doctor of Ministry in Biblical Counseling. Jason is married to Tracy, a Texas native. They have two adult children, Megan and Trenton. Jason enjoys trying unique foods, playing bass guitar, hiking, and finding great coffee. He loves to equip families to follow Jesus and is excited to be a part of Austin Ridge.

Originally from St. Louis, Michael has served in ministry for the past twenty-five years in Austin, Denver, and Los Angeles. He's passionate about helping others grow in their understanding of God's love and their identity in Christ. For 10 years, Michael had a career in film and television in Los Angeles before going to grad school for Christian Counseling. He's still connected to Austin's production community and has a heart for supporting pastors and ministry leaders. Michael and his wife, Janie, have three fun and lively children, love the outdoors, a good house project, and road tripping across the US.

Phillip is a graduate of Clemson and Dallas Theological Seminary. After 14 years in ministry, he returned to school to complete a professional counseling degree at Liberty University, solidifying his life’s call to care ministry. He is excited to help the Ridge further develop a care culture centered on the hope of life transformation that only Jesus brings. Phillip married up. He and Jill have three children: Mitch, Grant, and Suzanna. They love traveling and competing at anything and are grateful to be on mission with the Austin Ridge family.