Thanks for being curious about who we are and how we come together to live out our faith. Below are some of the common questions people ask. If you have questions that aren’t answered here, please let us know on our contact page.
What kind of church is Austin Mustard Seed?
Right now, we are a small church community that is meeting in a home. Our dream is to create a network of smaller communities within a larger community, dedicating ourselves to gathering both in homes to develop meaningful relationships while also coming together in larger gatherings to celebrate what God is doing in our church community and in the city of Austin.
Are kids part of your Sunday gathering?
On a typical Sunday, we have about as many kids as we do adults. They range from infants up to elementary schoolers. We value having children be part of our community and the interactions that our families can have alongside each other.
During the our study time, we have activities available for the children in a room adjacent to where the adults gather. The younger kids are often toddling around in our adult discussion. We know that they aren’t going to sit still and be perfectly quiet. We find the life they add to our discussion to be a blessing rather than a distraction.
What does your Sunday evening gathering look like?
Though we try to focus on being a very relational community, we do have some structure each week to make the most of our time together. We begin with a shared meal and reconnecting with each other. This is followed by a time of directed study, dialogue, and prayer for each other. Each element of our gathering is a valuable time of exploring what it means to be a community of people longing to see the Kingdom of God at work in our world today.
Is Austin Mustard Seed connected to a denomination?
Austin Mustard Seed is an independent church with no denominational affiliations. We are part of the Ecclesia Network to partner with other churches in mission. John’s prior church experience has been in the independent Christian Churches and this would still be a primary influence in who we are. However, we have relationships on our board, among our supporting churches, and within the Ecclesia Network from a variety of denominational backgrounds.
