Abraham was born and raised in South Texas. After graduating from the University of Mary Hardin Baylor, Abraham felt a calling to serve and communicate the story of Jesus to college students and young adults. Abraham is excited about the opportunity to serve with the Young Adults community at the Ridge. Abraham enjoys playing basketball, working out, and drinking lots of coffee with his wife, Ellie.

Matt grew up in Dallas as a “PK” (pastor’s kid) and was radically transformed by God as a high school student at summer camp. He met his wife, Sarah, while they both worked at James Avery Jewelry, and they are blessed to have three daughters, Macie, Ellie, and Sadie. He likes to vacation with his wife, play games that make his daughters laugh, read books related to Jesus, eat delicious desserts, and see funny stand-up comics. Matt's passion is Jesus, and he wants to be used by God to ignite a passion for Jesus in young adults and the next generation.

Sydney was born and raised in Texas. She graduated from University of Texas at Austin, where she studied Musical Theater. Sydney has served in Young Life as well as creative and worship ministries for various churches around the country. She loves living in Austin and pouring into the lives of young adult women! She's excited to be part of what God is doing at Austin Ridge.