About Pastor Lauren Yates
"And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord who has enabled me, because He counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry."
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1 Timothy 1:12
I am so blessed to be the pastor of Austin Global Methodist Church. Since I was a little girl, I knew that God called me into ministry. I spent years trying to wrap my mind around my calling, trying my hand at every church ministry outlet available, serving on the mission fields of Mexico and Ukraine, spending 13 years serving my community as a police officer, working as a hospital chaplain during the Pandemic, Director of Prayer and Congregation Care for the MidTexas Conference, and finally as a pastor and elder in the Global Methodist Church.
My first ministry will always be to my family. My husband, Ricky, is a gifted guitar player, Licensed Professional Counselor, and pastor. Our oldest son, Landon (14), loves art and theater. Our youngest son, Ben (5), loves cars and trains. I praise the Lord that both our children have accepted Jesus as Lord and Savior. As a family, we serve the community of Austin as a team. We have found a church home with Austin Global Methodist Church.
I share the vision, mission, and core values of Austin Global Methodist Church to revive people with the Living Word by making disciples of Jesus and spreading Scriptural Holiness across the globe as we honor Christ, walk in His ways, and live in His grace and truth.
Will you join us?