Pastor Austin Schmidt, Peoples Church, Jacksonville, Tx.

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As a  teenager (in the early 2000's) Austin's family began attending Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa, where he attended  Calvary Chapel High School. Following graduation, he started attending Calvary Chapel Bible College and earned his associates in theology. While attending CCBC, his family discovered Harvest Christian Fellowship under Pastor Greg Laurie. He served in various volunteer roles and would shortly come on staff as a janitor. 

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While serving on staff at Harvest, he met his wife Ashley, who have now been married for 10 years. They have three children, Rosie, Kolver, and Leeland. 

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After 10 years of serving the body at Harvest, Austin would join the staff at Bayside Woodland as the kids/family pastor.

 

In 2018, Austin and Ashley set out on a venture of faith to Northern California to pastor Gray Ave. Christian Church in Yuba City, CA. After 4.5 years of ministry at Gray Ave., the Lord called the Schmidts to join the staff at Calvary Chapel Yuba City where Austin served as Associate Pastor for 6 months. By God's leading and providence, the Lord would open a door to minister to the congregation and community at Peoples Church in Jacksonville, Tx. 

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Pastor Austin has been serving in pastoral ministry for almost 10 years now and is passionate about teaching the Word of God, chapter by chapter, verse by verse. He is known for his clear, authentic and relatable presentation of the Scriptures. 

Austin is excited to see God continue to use Peoples Church for His glory and is honored to shepherd and minister to God’s people.