It's been one solid year now, and GATEWAY has officially become our church home!!! We love coming…read moreto Gateway because they open their doors with a welcoming heart and a no-judgment approach. Heck, it's even their church motto, "no perfect people allowed". I'm personally drawn to sermons that pair Scripture with practical, everyday applications and personal stories, and their pastors deliver every single time. Though we started at the South campus location, we've been branching out to the other locations to switch things up. We've seen Carlos (senior pastor of Gateway) and the North campus several times on screen, but unfortunately never in person, so we decided to take a little road trip. Campus size, HUGE. Production, HUGE. Number of churchgoers, you can guess what my answer is. While we were unable to catch Carlos this time, we had the pleasure of Justin, executive pastor preaching to us instead. We're looking forward to our next trip!

I'm sure this church is doing a lot of good work, but I left with some concerns. The sermon focused…read moreheavily on being mindful of our behavior outside of church because people--especially younger generations--are watching us. We were encouraged to be intentional about how we speak, act, and even how we treat people in everyday situations. What we do can easily turn a young mind away from Christ. That message made the music choices particularly concerning to me. Secular music was playing when we walked in, and immediately after the sermon, as we were leaving, Beyoncé was playing while we were being encouraged to stay for a children's event. Given the very intentional message about what influences we expose ourselves and our children to, I found that contradiction difficult to understand. There is so much excellent Christian music available that I found it surprising that a church would choose secular music, particularly music from an artist whose imagery and spiritual themes may be concerning to some Christian families. Beyonce in particular is well known for her anti-Christian beliefs, satanic imagery, and the obvious provocative displays. Not someone a church should promote even if you do like her music in private. I recognize that others may have a very different perspective on this, and perhaps this was simply an oversight or an indication that the church is more liberal-minded than I realized. For me personally, though, these details matter. In an age when children are constantly exposed to competing, and demonic, messages and influences, I believe churches should be especially intentional about what they normalize and promote. Because of this, I don't think this is the church for me, but I wanted to share my experience for others who may have similar concerns. The sermon was otherwise fine.

This is the best church right in the center of downtown Austin. Come as you are, bring your dog,…read morebring your kids, have some free coffee and listen to the Word of God right on the street or inside the 310 theater/venue! Pastor Derek is killin' it down there, and my husband and I have definitely felt this sense of "Home" every Sunday since we moved from the main LifeAustin campus to serve downtown. Come check it out, whether you live in Austin or are just traveling through and need some Jesus and positivity on your Sunday.

My family and I started attending LifeAustin almost two years ago now. It started out as us finding…read morea church we love but now we realized we found a community we are apart of! Pastor Jesse and his wife Marna along with Lead Pastor, Randy truly make everyone feel like we are contributing towards a much bigger picture for all of Austin! Bonus, the music is awesome and jamming out in downtown Austin every Sunday AM is just fun!

Grateful for Pastor Brad who reflects Jesus so naturally. His leadership is 1 of the reasons the…read morechurch has grown so beautifully. I love how he stands by the entrance both at the beginning and at the end of the service, making time for people in such a personal way. Today after 12:15pm service, my father and I were waiting to greet him. I dreamed about him last night, so it felt important to at least shake his hand, introduce him to my dad who is visiting from out of country. Pastor Brad was in conversation with someone else, and because of his kindness and desire not to be rude, he continued to give them his full attention. My dad grew a little impatient, and we were about to leave, but just as we were walking away, Pastor Brad noticed us and called out with such warmth: "Hey!" He greeted us so genuinely, as though he had been aware of us the whole time. That moment carried such light, humility, & thoughtfulness- it reminded me of how Jesus notices people, even in the smallest details. It may seem simple, but it meant a lot to me and my father. Pastor Brad's example is a true reflection of Christ's heart. The worship here is my fav. It's powerful, uplifting, Spirit-filled. I've also been deeply blessed by the Freedom Group. Although I haven't quite found close community yet, I still love attending service because of the worship, the Word, and Pastor Brad's Christ-centered leadership. Such a great welcoming team and praise God for the parking team.

Wow, wow, wow--if you are looking for a diverse church, this is the place! I am so excited to have…read morefound a church that I can call home and serve. I love the pastor and the team. I am so excited to share, and I hope you guys come and check it out. Make sure to go to the welcome center after and speak to the team. Also, for a midweek service on Wednesday at 7pm. So excited for you to be there!

From the moment I walked into The Vine, people were so welcoming and genuinely kind without feeling…read morepushy at ALL. The messages are thoughtful and relatable...and feel grounded in today's real life experiences. The live music helps create an uplifting atmosphere without feeling overdone. I also appreciate how many opportunities there are to connect with The Vine community, not just on Sundays. I'm not deeply involved in faith, but was looking for a place to feel encouraged and supported and continue my journey through faith, questions and all. The Vine does a great job making me (and EVERYONE) feel comfortable and included. Definitely worth visiting.

The Vine has been a refuge for me in a season of healing. After leaving a spiritually abusive…read morechurch, I wasn't sure a safe church existed. But The Vine community continues to prove that it is. It's ok with my wounds, my doubts, and my questions. In fact, it welcomes them. I don't feel pressured to be any other version of myself but the authentic one. It's been over a year, and now I can't imagine ever leaving. If you've been a part of a church that misrepresented Jesus and left you damaged in some way, The Vine might be the place that restores your hope that the church can actually be a safe, healthy place.

No where else teaches the bible better or takes a stand against the culture better than here. There…read moreare so many young people here which is a deep sign of a healthy church.

The place to worship! Amazing music. Amazing messages of…read moreChrist's love for His children.

When we were looking for a new church home, we decided on City Reach Church. We've both grown up in…read moreChristian families and were in a season of life where we were looking to be spiritually challenged. Thankfully, a good friend of ours recommended City Reach; and after checking out the church over a couple of Sundays, we made our choice. We enjoyed and continue to be delighted by the friendliness of the church member community here. The parking team does a wonderful job each Sunday to make sure we find a parking spot, and they have a shuttle that brings us to the entrance. Drip coffee and hot tea are provided if you'd like to enjoy a hot beverage while worshipping and listening to the sermon. The worship teams are truly in the spirit and sing in the name of Jesus. The worship sets are powerful and we can feel the Holy Spirit moving within us, and we see how others around us have been impacted as well. The pastor is unapologetic in preaching what is written in the Bible. He doesn't add fluff but stays true to the Word. His expository style is appreciated as he highlights the main ideas while calling out key points. They also have a children's program, from infants through high school. Their new campus is beautiful and has several parking lots to choose from. There is also overflow parking available with a shuttle provided. City Reach Church isn't charismatic nor is it traditional (we've been to both kinds in the past), it's actually fun and we look forward to going each Sunday! The style here is unique, though it's not necessarily for everyone. If you're curious to learn what a relationship with Jesus looks like, are new in your walk with Jesus, or if you're looking for a new church home, we highly recommend giving City Reach a try!

I have recently found Christ again after many decades of indifference. I was never a non believer…read morebut rather a passive Christian. Due to the state of the world, I decided to start going to church and formally introduce my children to God. I can not express the love and happiness I feel when I enter that auditorium and hear the music and see the people all praying and singing in unison. My heart vibrates on a different level and I truly feel so close to God and Jesus. I have been attending Sunday sermon and I actually look forward to going to church again. I am a better person to myself and to others for the renewed love I have for God and people. This kind of love I never felt in my Catholic school and church. The message is dynamic and based off the bible, but easily applies to everyday life. My children have attended the kid's church and last week went into the adult section and they absolutely loved it and accepted Jesus as their Lord and savior without hesitation. What an amazing feeling I had as a parent to witness this. City Reach Church is HIGHLY recommended if you want to have a close relationship with God. What an amazing experience this far!!

A welcoming community of staff and volunteers. The church also has a wonderful campus for people of…read moreall walks of life.

I don't have much to say because I arrived so late. I think all the activities they appear to offer…read moreare inviting, the church is stunning inside and out, and it was easy to find and to park. As to the message and music, really can't comment because like I said before, arrived too late.

LGBTQ POC here if…read morethere are any reviews saying this church is homophobic or xenophobic that's simply not the case. I have attended here 25 plus times when I was church hoping and find an atmosphere of love to be present. Do they condone or morally support alternative lifestyles? No, but are they hateful racist and sexist? Absolutely not. We as Christians need to remember alternative lifestyles are not biblical, no matter how much scripture twisting we do. This church should be a little more aggressive in the culture war but other than that its sound doctrine.

Visited today at South Campus , solid preaching. Church is nice, I would just turn down the worship…read morevolume. I found myself more distracted by the sound level than drawn into worship. Might be worth having someone check levels from different spots in the room.

Worship, Friendship, Arts, Family, Community, Outreach....and so much more…read more HIGH RESPECT for Gideon, his family, and staff. They live what they teach and I can't say that many people can do that. I'm not writing this post because of one person or thing...but I truly believe that anyone who comes here will be blessed and can bless others in ways they never knew.

I keep coming back Everytime I am in town for this little piece of heaven! I love the essence of…read morecommunity and creativity! I love the depth and intellect that has made this place so special in my heart. Definitely a church that makes you feel that you need to move out to Austin just for it! Love the diversity and the crowd who are well traveled!

This is great Church. The Pastors preach the Bible and impact the congregation to be like Jesus…read moreChrist in all of life. Pastor Mat Cassidy, Pastor Kevin Maurice & all the other pastors and elders are passionate preachers. God continue to bless and keep them.

Beautiful church , nice singing but felt like concert with the lights off.. congregation wasn't too…read morefriendly.. felt cliquey