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Southwest
campus

7416 W Hwy 71

Austin, TX 78735

Sunday services at 9am + 11am
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Southwest Campus Map

We are a growing church, and each of our campuses is unique. A map of our Southwest Campus is available to download, with a directory of our buildings and spaces where Sunday programming is located for each age group.

Southwest Campus Map

A note from our campus pastor

We are the Ridge community that lives and serves in Southwest Austin. Our location is an eclectic blend of South Austin meets West Austin.

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Kids
Kids

Ridge Kids provides weekly programming and events for children from birth through 5th grade to learn about God’s love for them.

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Students
Students

Ridge Students offers great opportunities to get to know other middle and high school students and grow in relationship with Jesus.

Embrace SW Child
Special Needs
Special Needs

Embrace, our special needs ministry, creates opportunities for the entire family to worship and study God’s Word.

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Young Adults
Young Adults

AustinCity exist because young adults, 20's and 30's, need spaces where they can encounter Jesus and find their people. If you are trying to figure out who Jesus is, or you want to grow your relationship with Him then AustinCity is for you. If you are looking for people to have fun with, and more importantly people who will push you towards Jesus then AustinCity is for you. Join us at our Tuesday midweek worship rally or sign up for a small group! Registration for our Spring studies are opening soon!

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Men
Men

Ridge Men offers opportunities to connect with other guys who are working to be intentional about their walk with God.

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Women
Women

Ridge Women hosts events, groups, studies, and more to help every woman become like Jesus and join with Him in His mission.

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Connect with Us

If you would like to speak with a Ridge team member about ways to get connected, please fill out our digital Connect Card, and we will be in touch soon!

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Join us this Sunday

We would love for you to join us on a Sunday! Find out everything you need to know about your first visit to our Southwest Campus.

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NEXT at the Ridge

Be a part of what God is doing for the future

NEXT is our capital campaign to support the expansion of our campuses to provide environments for people to know, grow, and serve Jesus, both for those who currently attend the Ridge and for those who have yet to come to our church.

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Frequently Asked Questions

We recommend arriving at least 15 minutes early, so you'll have time to find a parking space, drop off your children and/or students, grab a cup of coffee, and find a seat. From the moment you arrive, we have volunteers to help direct you!

Each Sunday we gather for meaningful worship and biblical teaching that can be applied to everyday life. In every service, we have live worship followed by a relevant, straightforward message that will help you know Jesus, grow in Him, and serve Him daily. Watch some of our previous services here.

We have classes for children from birth through 5th grade. Ridge Kids is a place where kids learn about God's love for them in a safe, fun, and encouraging environment. An amazing team of volunteer leaders teach, challenge, and encourage children each week, using age-appropriate lessons from the Bible, activities, and games!

Please Note: Birth-Pre-K meets in Bldg C, and 1st-5th Grade meets in Bldg B. Ridge Kids services for all ages are available during both services.

If you are a first time visitor with us, you can pre-register your children for Ridge Kids here.

We want to be a great place where your student can be with friends and learn about Jesus. Ridge Students offers large group gatherings, small groups, events, and opportunities to serve — all to pursue God and love people!

Please Note: Middle School meets at 9am on Sunday mornings, and High School meets at 11am, both in Bldg B.

We have several opportunities to get connected at the Ridge! Our Young Adults ministry meets weekly on Tuesdays at 7:30pm. Our Men’s and Women’s ministries offer Bible studies, classes, and events throughout the year. We also offer Events, Classes, and Life Groups, which are great ways to grow in your relationship with Jesus and build community.

We offer accessible parking, entrances, and seating.

Embrace, our special needs ministry, connects individuals of all abilities to our Sunday morning experience. We offer one-on-one pal support and host classes for children, teens, and young adults with special needs, creating an opportunity for the entire family to worship and study God’s Word. If you are planning your first visit, let our Embrace team know you are coming by filling out this form.

Please Note: Our Specialized Kids Class (Birth-5th Grade) and Teen + Young Adult Class, along with our Inclusion Middle School Service, meet at 9am on Sunday mornings, and our Inclusion High School Service meets at 11am.

We welcome all certified service animals, such as guide dogs for the blind.

Please Note: Emotional support animals or pets are not allowed, and service animals must be leashed and under the control of their handler at all times.

Southwest Team

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  • Amy Sutherland

    Amy Sutherland

    Amy is a native Austinite and graduate of Baylor University. She is passionate about making church accessible and welcoming for all families. She is married to Bo, and they are raising three teenage girls, Trinity, Felicity and Charity. In their free time they enjoy traveling, hiking and exploring new restaurants. Amy is passionate about helping others identify their strengths and use them to serve others!

  • Andy Somers

    Andy Somers

    Andy was born in Dallas and grew up in Richardson, Texas. Blessed to have an enormous Young Life presence at his high school, Andy quickly discovered what following Jesus was all about. After high school, he attended Baylor University, graduating in 2005 from the business school with a degree in management. Following graduation, Andy moved back to Richardson and met his wife, Haley, soon thereafter. Andy and Haley married in 2008 and moved to Austin in 2011, where they began attending the Ridge. They have two amazing kids, Hudson and Peyton. You can see Andy most Sundays in the parking lot, where he co-leads the parking team for the Ridge. Outside of work and church, Andy enjoys fishing, golf, and traveling with his wife and kids.

  • Austin Davidson

    Austin Davidson

    Austin is a Texas native with an appreciation for all things music. He attended Texas Tech University where he received a Bachelor of Psychology and Masters of Media. While in Lubbock, he met his wife Shannon. They have three children, Margot, Jack, and Townes and can be caught traveling, cooking mediocre meals, or embarrassing themselves with a family dance party in their free time. He loves the city of Austin, the people in it, and aims to glorify Jesus in all things.

  • Avery Lewis

    Avery Lewis

    Avery grew up in Cisco, Texas and graduated from Texas Tech University with a degree in Communication Studies. She enjoys being outside, hanging out with friends, and spending time at the pool or lake. Avery spent her college years serving in children’s ministry and college ministry within her church in Lubbock. She is excited to join the Austin Ridge team and share the word and joy of Jesus.

  • Bethany Flummer

    Bethany Flummer

    Bethany grew up in San Antonio, Texas and graduated from Texas A&M University with a degree in Elementary Education. She loves hiking, getting tacos with friends, and curling up on the couch with a book and her cat. Bethany spent a few years serving in various kids' ministries, most recently completing a children's residency program in College Station. She is excited to join the Austin Ridge helping our kids, know, grow, and serve Christ

  • Brad Thomas

    Brad Thomas

    Brad was born and raised in South Carolina. He attended Clemson University, where he graduated with a BS in Economics and then received his THM from Dallas Theological Seminary. He is married to Courtney, a Texas girl, and they have two young adult children, Lydia and Luke. They enjoy teaching the Bible, watching movies, being outside, and spending time together. As a father to Luke who has special needs, Brad has a compassionate understanding of others' circumstances. He has a great sense of humor, loves his Clemson Tigers, and enjoys sharing stories from his youth and family. As lead pastor of Austin Ridge since 2004, Brad focuses on teaching God's Word, setting the spiritual pace, and discerning God's vision and will for Austin Ridge.

  • Bruce McDonald

    Bruce McDonald

    Bruce was born and raised in Southern California, and attended the University of Arizona, earning a BS in Business Management. Bruce has been married to his beautiful wife, Kimberly, for nearly 25 years, and they have two daughters, Katherine and Caroline. Bruce and Kimberly moved to Texas 24 years ago, and they enjoy traveling together, cooking, gardening, playing pickleball, skiing, and spending time with family and friends.

    Bruce loves his work as a leader at a specialty chemical company. He is involved with the PIVOT ministry, has lead D-Groups, and volunteers with the Pursuing Team at Austin Ridge. Bruce has a passion for Jesus and coming along side others in their journey.

  • Carson Martindale

    Carson Martindale

    Carson is a native Austinite and has been attending Austin Ridge with her family since 2009. She is a proud grad of Auburn University (War Eagle!), where she studied Global Studies and was instilled with a deep passion for what the Lord is doing to reach His people on a global scale.

    When not at the church, you can find Carson trying new restaurants, traveling, spending time with friends, or curled up with a cup of coffee and a book. She is humbled and excited to be used by the Lord at the Ridge!