Aaron was born and raised in the Austin area. He married his wife Kaia in June 2025. He currently attends Liberty University and plans to go to seminary in 2026 to pursue a Master of Divinity degree. In his free time, Aaron enjoys reading and spending time outdoors.

Aubrey is from Lufkin, TX, the heart of the Pinewoods. She has been attending Austin Ridge for 4 years and is so excited to grow and serve through student ministry. Aubrey is part of the University of Texas class of 2026 where she studied nutrition in the DPD program and served as Captain of the Texas Coed Cheer Team (Hook’em!). In her free time, Aubrey enjoys cooking, painting, traveling, and spending time with family.

Brooke was born and raised a Texan and graduated from Texas A&M University with a degree in Communication. She met her husband, Patrick, at the Ridge, and they have two beautiful daughters, QJ and Logan. She has loved watching what the Lord has done through the Ridge over the years and feels extremely blessed to be on staff here. She loves all things Disney, is an enneagram 7, and believes pineapples belong on pizza.

Caleb has lived in multiple locations, Maryland in his younger years and Ohio for his high school and college season, and now ATX. He grew up surrounded by faithful ministry, as his dad has been a pastor since he was born. His love for the Church was influenced by his parent’s faithfulness in ministry, as well as from God’s calling in his own life. Caleb married his high school sweetheart, Brooke, and tends to talk about her a lot. He seeks to be a student of the Word and of culture, as he believes that God has big plans in store for this next generation for their good and for His glory. Caleb loves sports, skateboarding, video games, and movies - especially sci-fi and action movies. He is excited to see all that God has in store for the next generation in Dripping Springs!

Grace grew up in Austin and attended the Ridge with her family. Though she loved her time here as a student, Grace never thought she would be working at Austin Ridge! Grace is passionate about students having a personal relationship with Jesus and hopes to be just a small part of that life-long journey. She is happily married to her best friend Tim, and they love living out in the Hill Country together. When not hanging with students, Grace is finding new coffee shops, loving on her pets Hank and Frankie, catching up with friends or attempting to beat her husband at pickleball.

Jake is from Abilene, Texas and has been leading worship since 8th grade. He has a passion for forming people in worship. He met his wife Amanda at Abilene Christian University and they have two kids, Stetson and Birdie. Jake is also passionate about photography/videography, food, and getting to know others. When not leading worship, you can probably find him exploring new coffee shops with his family and documenting it. Jake is excited to specifically develop the next generation of worship leaders at Austin Ridge and magnify Jesus together.

Jason was born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee, and graduated from Middle Tennessee State University and Southwestern Seminary. He was a public school teacher and has been in full-time ministry since 2000. He is married to Sarah, and they have five children, Katie Beth, Everett, Nolan, and twins, Lyla and Sosie. He enjoys exploring new places during family vacations, coaching youth sports, and watching his favorite teams (Vanderbilt, Yankees, and Steelers). In order to reach all generations and families for Christ, Jason is passionate about equipping individuals with the necessary tools and motivations to authentically share their stories and impact others around them.

Josh comes to ATX all the way from the frozen tundra of Minnesota. He and his wife, Jessica, have been married since 2016 and love serving the church - especially student ministry! They have two kids: Landon and Halle, who run the Hansen household these days. Josh is passionate about seeing the next generation come to know and follow Jesus and become the church's future leaders. He's a Star Wars nerd big football fan, and will show his competitive side about any chance he gets.