Austin was born and raised in Shawnee, KS, just down the road from Paola. He attended Shawnee Mission Northwest High School and gave his life to Jesus in February of 2017. After graduating, Austin attended Nelson University, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in Bible and Theology in the spring of 2021.
Throughout his faith journey—from his early days as a believer, to college, and beyond—Austin has had the opportunity to be involved in various ministries, with a particular focus on leading worship. In June 2023, he began a two-month worship ministry school at Presence Worship in Wichita, where he met Eliana, who would later become his wife. The two got engaged in December 2023 and were married in May 2024.
In July 2025, Austin stepped into a new season of ministry as the Connections Pastor at Living Proof.