About Us

Our Story

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Mission

To love God, love people, and make disciples who do the same.

Vision

A flourishing, diverse church rooted in Austin, reaching the world.

Values

Scripture-centered teaching · Authentic community · Radical generosity · Spirit-led worship · Whole-life discipleship

Meet Our Pastor

Pastor Emmanus Tilus

Pastor

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Pastor Emmanus Tilus has served God's people faithfully for more than two decades. At The First Christian Church in South Florida, he served wherever he was needed. He led Monday night prayer meetings, drove the church van, and taught Sunday School before becoming Superintendent of Sunday School. Under his leadership the Sunday School ministry flourished, and the church took first place at the First Christian Church Mission Annual Convention.

Together with three close friends, Pastor Georges, Pastor Jonathan, and Pastor Vital, he formed a ministry alliance that sponsored the education of many children in Haiti for several years. His ministry reaches beyond the pulpit. He has prayed for the sick, fed the homeless, ministered deliverance, and counseled and encouraged many people.

In 2010 he moved to Columbus, Ohio, to study at World Harvest Bible College (now Valor Christian College) under Dr. Rod Parsley, where he graduated Summa Cum Laude. He then returned to South Florida and served there for another year before God led him to his next season of ministry.

Pastor Tilus married his wife, who is from Hamden, Connecticut, on October 19, 2013. Together they have four children.