Ridge Missions

Ridge Missions God's passionate pursuit of all people compels us to reach the unreached and to serve the vulnerable in our city and around the world. Love God. Love people.

Serve Austin. Change the world. We all want this world to be a better place—poverty eliminated, lost people reached for Christ, peace on earth! Change rarely comes over night or suddenly. However, it usually comes one day at a time, one person at a time… one changed life at a time. God has invited us to help change the world. As a matter of fact, he has left the job to His church to help make this change. That’s you and me. That’s Austin Ridge.

As the International Justice Mission (IJM) marked 25 years of fighting online sexual exploitation of children (OSEC) in ...
08/31/2026

As the International Justice Mission (IJM) marked 25 years of fighting online sexual exploitation of children (OSEC) in the Philippines, the promise of Revelation 21:5—"Behold, I am making all things new"—came to life for Ridge members Bill and Lesa Rossick.

Reflecting on their recent visit, they shared:
"As we prepared to meet with IJM staff and government leaders, we expected to feel the overwhelming weight of crimes committed against vulnerable children. Instead, we witnessed light breaking through the darkness. Each day began with the IJM team gathering for an hour of prayer, anchoring every aspect of their work in complete dependence on the Lord.

The most profound moments came as we sat with survivors. We listened to their stories, worshiped together, and watched tears of joy replace tears of sorrow. These men and women are no longer defined by what was done to them. They are courageous leaders, helping end the very exploitation they once endured.
God is moving in powerful ways, and we are deeply grateful for Austin Ridge's partnership in this mission. He is faithfully restoring what was broken and continuing His work of making all things new—one life, one family, and one community at a time."

Would you like to join the IJM prayer team? 📧 Email [email protected] to get started!

Behind the walls of a Texas prison, God is writing stories of redemption every day. Through The God of Hope Ministries, ...
08/27/2026

Behind the walls of a Texas prison, God is writing stories of redemption every day. Through The God of Hope Ministries, a new one-year Discipleship Program is reaching incarcerated men and women throughout Central Texas. The recently opened Total Manhood Faith-Based Dorm at Austin's Travis Unit provides a holistic approach to discipleship, teaching participants that God created them as spirit, soul, and body.

Daily Bible study and a biblical curriculum are paired with a structured running program that is the first of its kind within the State of Texas prison system that develops discipline, accountability, perseverance, and goal-setting.
God is transforming lives. Spiritual maturity is growing as participants deepen their faith and commitment to Jesus. Scott, who recently completed his first 10K, shared, "If not for the program, we would not have the opportunity to grow." His testimony reflects the hope, confidence, and purpose men are discovering in Christ.

The Total Manhood Faith-Based Dorm is more than a program—it's a Christ-centered community where lives are being transformed, and men are being equipped to return to society with integrity, purpose, and a desire to faithfully serve Jesus Christ.

🤝 To learn more about ways to serve within their 1-year discipleship program above:
https://thegodofhope.org/programs/faith-based-dorms/

Have you ever felt alone, overwhelmed, or uncertain about the future? For many Ukrainian families displaced by war, thos...
08/25/2026

Have you ever felt alone, overwhelmed, or uncertain about the future? For many Ukrainian families displaced by war, those feelings became reality.

Rodion Avtushenko, together with a team of Ukrainian and American believers from Austin Ridge, has the joy of welcoming Ukrainian families with the hope of Christ. Since 2022, God has grown this ministry through Discovery Bible Studies, where people can ask honest questions, explore Scripture, and build lasting friendships. Today, five groups meet weekly across Austin.

God continues to answer prayers. After months of prayer walking through an apartment community, a Discovery Bible Study was established there in January. Every Monday, many gather to open God's Word, some for the very first time. Please pray that God will continue to draw Ukrainian families to Himself, raise up disciples, and open new doors for the gospel in these uncertain times.
Email Rodion at [email protected] to learn more.

🎙️To hear Rodion's full podcast interview: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4N5dKaUSlOEmlL66zsHMWb?si=LydZzIW1Tuaahk7XmmlJTQ

Have you ever wondered how your story fits into God’s greater story?That's the heart of Perspectives, a 15-week disciple...
08/21/2026

Have you ever wondered how your story fits into God’s greater story?

That's the heart of Perspectives, a 15-week discipleship course that has helped believers around the world see God's redemptive plan woven throughout Scripture—from Genesis to Revelation—and discover their unique role in His global mission. It's more than a missions class. It's an invitation to see God's heart for the nations and your place in His story.

Many who take the course say it reshapes how they read the Bible, pray, give, serve, and engage with the people God has placed around them. Whether you're called to serve across the street or across the globe, Perspectives will deepen your understanding of God's Kingdom and equip you to live on mission wherever He leads.

Learn more or register today at ➡️ https://perspectives.org/courses/austin-tx-f26

Every August, thousands of international students arrive at The University of Texas looking for more than a degree. They...
08/17/2026

Every August, thousands of international students arrive at The University of Texas looking for more than a degree. They're searching for friendship, community, and a place to belong. Many come from countries where it's difficult—or even dangerous—to hear about Jesus. That's why the first few weeks of the semester are such a strategic opportunity.

ATX Bridges, led by Austin Ridge-supported missionaries John and Christa Achilles and Jan Frimpter, welcomes students with practical support, genuine hospitality, and opportunities to explore faith. Whether helping students move into their apartments, introducing them to Austin, or sharing a meal together, each interaction opens the door to lasting relationships and gospel conversations.
God is already at work. Every Sunday, 20–25 international students worship at Austin Ridge, growing in their faith and sharing Christ with classmates, roommates, and family members around the world.

This month, you can help make Austin feel like home!
Upcoming volunteer opportunities:
Aug 20: Adventure Night
Aug 22: Furniture Moving Day
Aug 29: Campus Quest

To learn more about ways to serve the events above 👆 https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084DA5A722A57-64820623-atxbridges #/

Through : Pader Child Sponsorship Program, a monthly gift of $50 helps provide education, healthcare, discipleship, and...
07/28/2026

Through : Pader Child Sponsorship Program, a monthly gift of $50 helps provide education, healthcare, discipleship, and the support children need to thrive. Sponsorship connects children to a local church community, where they are encouraged to grow in their faith and discover their God-given purpose.

Currently, multiple children are waiting for something many of us take for granted: someone who believes in their future.

The impact reaches far beyond a classroom or a clinic. When a child receives consistent support, they gain hope. They stay in school. They receive care when they are sick. They learn they are seen, valued, and loved. Most importantly, they are equipped to become leaders who can transform their families and communities.

Sponsor a child today and help write a different story—one filled with hope, faith, and a brighter future. To learn more, contact 📧 Christy Ivie at [email protected]

When most people hear the word trafficking, they imagine dramatic kidnappings or scenes from movies. The reality is ofte...
07/25/2026

When most people hear the word trafficking, they imagine dramatic kidnappings or scenes from movies. The reality is often quieter and much closer to home. Traffickers prey on vulnerability, using manipulation, coercion, and abuse to exploit children, teens, and adults.

Red Oak Hope exists to bring hope, healing, and restoration to survivors of sexual exploitation and trafficking. Through prevention, intervention, and long-term restoration programs, they walk alongside survivors as they rebuild their lives. Their holistic approach includes safe housing, mental health support, advocacy, life skills development, and community partnerships that help survivors move from crisis to stability and hope.

“Is there anything you need right now?”
“Would you like a snack? Some water? A blanket?”
“I know this isn’t what you expected.”

These are just a few of the words spoken by one of our staff members last month as they engaged with a potential victim of human trafficking. She had been intercepted by law enforcement during a multi-agency human trafficking operation, the goal being to identify potential victims, offer them resources and support, and hold traffickers accountable. Collaborative efforts like this operation are just one part of our community-focused services, which also offer crisis intervention, advocacy, and holistic care to help survivors stabilize, build resilience, and thrive within their community.

You can be part of that healing journey by learning more, advocating for survivors, volunteering, or supporting organizations like Red Oak Hope working to bring lasting restoration. Read more about their recent operation with law enforcement…

https://www.redoakhope.org/post/is-there-anything-you-need-right-now

What if the next generation could help change the world, one prayer at a time?During Summer Blast camp in June, Ridge Ki...
07/22/2026

What if the next generation could help change the world, one prayer at a time?

During Summer Blast camp in June, Ridge Kids discovered that billions of people worldwide still have little or no access to the Gospel. According to the Joshua Project, 7,144 unreached people groups—43.5% of the world's population—have never heard the good news of Jesus. Throughout the week, children learned they can play an important role in God's global mission right now.

Using the T.H.U.M.B. acronym—Tribal, Hindu, Unreligious, Muslim, and Buddhist—kids explored who the unreached are and how to pray for them. They learned to identify the places God has already positioned them to love their neighbor, pray by name for friends who don't know Christ, and even practice prayer walking—following the example of Jesus sending out the 72 disciples in Luke 10.

Stay connected with what God is doing through Ridge Missions!From global updates to local prayer needs, we’re excited to...
07/17/2026

Stay connected with what God is doing through Ridge Missions!

From global updates to local prayer needs, we’re excited to keep you informed and inspired. Be on the lookout for:

🔹 UPG Updates
🙏 Prayer Requests
🤝 Missions Partner Stories
📬 Ridge Missions Monthly

Let’s pray, support, and go together.

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