Brooke Huber
Campus Admin
Highland Lakes
Life Groups
Discover your community at the Ridge
If you call Austin Ridge home, we want you to have people to do life with, to connect with on a deeper level, and to grow with spiritually. Life Groups are small communities of people from the Ridge who meet regularly in neighborhoods around the region and typically share the same season of life.
Groups meet for spiritual conversation, encouragement, community, and to grow as Jesus followers. No matter your church background, a Life Group is a great place to build relationships and study God’s Word.
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Join or Lead a Group
Getting connected to a group
We are always in the process of launching new groups and would love to help you start the process of finding one. Fill out an interest form for your preferred campus to start or join a group.
Register Your Group
If you already have people with whom you are ready to form a group, please complete the registration form for your preferred campus to share your group information and meeting times.
Frequently Asked Questions
Life Groups were designed specifically to help you find and build community with other people at the Ridge.
Each Life Group will have its own unique structure, but there will be a rhythm of meeting and sharing life, studying the Scriptures, and serving together in the community.
Most groups will spend time sharing a meal, walking through part of their study, and praying together.
This varies from group to group.
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Brooke Huber
Campus Admin
Highland Lakes
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.
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Clay Adkisson
Groups + Next Steps + Care Pastor
Dripping Springs
Clay Adkisson
Groups + Next Steps + Care Pastor
Dripping Springs
Clay is from Nashville, TN, but Texas feels like home. He graduated undergrad from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene and received his Master's of Arts in Religion from Redeemer Seminary in Dallas. He is married to Mandy, and they have three children: Seth, Asher, and Stella. Clay enjoys family time, college football – especially the Texas Longhorns – smoking meats, live music, comedy, the Texas Hill Country, and Mexican food. Clay has served in local church ministry for two decades in four different states. He is passionate about seeing people connect and grow in community around the gospel of Jesus Christ.
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Jeff Rutter
Groups Pastor
Southwest
Jeff Rutter
Groups Pastor
Southwest
Jeff grew up in Orlando, Florida, and graduated from Florida State University in 2012. He has been in full-time ministry since then, where he has had the opportunity to lead families, children, students, and now Life Groups and D-Groups. Jeff is married to Cheyenne, and together they have two boys, Everett and Cannon. He enjoys family time in the backyard, playing all sports, going to concerts, and watching his Florida State Seminoles. Jeff is passionate about discipleship and helping others Know, Grow, and Serve Jesus. Jeff and Cheyenne are thankful the Lord has called them to Austin to be a part of such an incredible church and community.
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Jessica Tedder
Lead Admin + Groups Admin
Southwest
Jessica Tedder
Lead Admin + Groups Admin
Southwest
Jessica was raised in Bastrop, Texas, and began following Christ when she was 17. She immediately felt called to ministry and attended Dallas Christian College, where she received a B.S. in Intercultural Studies with a minor in Youth and Family Ministry. She married her husband, Teddy, on Leap Day in 2024 and welcomed their daughter, Sadie, into the world in 2025. In her spare time, she loves walking her dog, Diesel, exploring Austin, going country dancing, and hiking on the Greenbelt.
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Kip Nanninga
Groups Pastor
Bee Cave
Kip Nanninga
Groups Pastor
Bee Cave
With over 26 years of full time ministry in the local church, Kip has played a crucial role in equipping leaders and helping ministries grow. Kip is married and has 5 hilarious kids. Kip is excited to be back in Texas and is excited for how God will use him here at Austin Ridge. Kip and his family love to watch sports, ski, eat at fun local restaurants and watch college football.