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Relevant, Bible‑centered preaching that helps you deal with real issues and grow in your understanding of God's plan for your life.
Sundays · 10:00 AM – 12:30 PMWelcome to Gospel Believers Church Austin
Glorify. Grow. Go.
A family of believers committed to glorify God in worship, grow in discipleship, and go out to the world in mission — the light, hands and feet of God to the Ethiopian and Eritrean community in Austin and beyond.
Sunday Worship10:00 AM – 12:30 PM · Preaching & Worship
Where We Meet1201 Joyce Ln, Round Rock, TX 78664
Friday Session6:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Fasting and Prayer
Call Us+1 (737) 420-3260 · Office hours: Tue – Thu, 10 AM – 5 PM · please call ahead
SUNDAYS · 10:00 AM
Worship with us — live
Can't make it in person? Join our Sunday service live stream from anywhere, or catch up on past services.
Pastor Yirdaw Tessema (Dr.)Serving AEGBC since October 2023
Pastor's Welcome
Welcome, dear friends!
Our passion is to provide a place where people just like you can have a life‑changing experience with God.
What a privilege it is to have you joining us at Austin Ethiopian Gospel Believers Church and our website! We believe that within each of us there is a dream planted by God. Our desire is to help you find and fulfill your God‑given dream, because when we're living out those dreams, we'll see the world transformed for Christ.
Together, we're striving to become the kind of church described in the Bible — where there's relevant teaching, heart‑felt worship, honest friendships, constant prayer, and compassionate care for those in need. Whether you're a spiritual seeker just starting on the journey toward God, or a committed Christian who wants to sink your faith roots even deeper, you'll find a place to fit in and walk out God's best for your life.
Our hope is that the first face you see when you approach the church has a smile on it. Come and experience the love of Christ — you'll love the experience! Together we can go far. God bless you.
— Pastor Yirdaw Tessema (Dr.)
Services
Worship with us every week
Everyone is welcome — come as you are.
Fasting and Prayer
We gather every Friday to seek God together in fasting and prayer.
Fridays · 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMYouth & Children
A place where the young generation encounters God in a personal and life‑changing way.
Every SundayWorship
Worship is our response to what God has done in Christ Jesus for all humankind — expressed every service and in our daily lives.
Every service
Ministries
Find your place to grow and serve
Each ministry helps the church worship, care for one another, and reach our community.
Second Generation Ministry
Discipling our youth and second-generation believers — bilingual, rooted in the Word, and raised up to lead. Our vision is for this ministry to grow into a thriving congregation of its own.
Get connectedChildren Ministry
A caring space for children to learn Scripture and experience the love of Christ.
Ask about childrenYoung Adults Ministry
Walking alongside college students and young professionals through Bible study, mentorship, and community as they navigate faith, calling, and career and raising them up as emerging leaders who serve the church today and carry its mission forward.
Join the groupFamily & Marriage Ministry
Strengthening marriages and homes through biblical teaching, couples' fellowship, pre-marital counseling, and support for parents at every stage.
Learn moreWomen Ministry
Encouraging women in spiritual growth, fellowship, prayer, and discipleship.
See gatheringsBrothers Fellowship
Bringing men together for fellowship, accountability, and growth in Christ.
See gatheringsPrayer Ministry
The backbone of our church. We intercede for families and individuals with follow-up and care, and lift up our church, our neighbors, the city of Austin, our nations, and the world believing that every breakthrough begins on our knees.
Request prayerWorship Team
Worship is at the heart of who we are. Through music, worship leading, and Sunday service support, the team helps lead the congregation into the presence of God worshiping Him in spirit and in truth.
VolunteerMedia Ministry
Carrying the message beyond our walls — live streaming, sound and video, photography, and social media so the Gospel reaches homes near and far.
Serve on the teamOutreach Ministry
Sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ, strengthening and planting churches, and partnering in missions to advance God’s Kingdom locally and globally.
Our mission
Announcement
Sunday service · 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
We've moved to a new location!
Join us at our new church home in Round Rock. We look forward to welcoming you and your family very soon.
1201 Joyce Ln, Round Rock, TX 78664Sunday service · 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Prayer Request
Let us pray with you
Share a request with the pastor and prayer team. You can include as much or as little detail as you feel comfortable sharing.
Confidential care
Prayer requests are prepared as an email to the church office so the team can follow up with care. For urgent needs, please call the church directly.
Sermons
Recent messages
Watch the current and latest church messages from our YouTube live streams.
Gatherings
Weekly gatherings
Regular rhythms of worship, study and prayer. All are welcome to join us.
Weekly Preaching & Worship
Led by Pastor Yirdaw Tessema.
1201 Joyce Ln, Round Rock, TX 78664
Home Fellowship
Studying God's Word together as a whole church family.
1201 Joyce Ln, Round Rock, TX 78664
Call +1 (737) 420-3260 for home fellowship details or contact us.
Friday Session — Fasting and Prayer
All church members are welcome.
1201 Joyce Ln, Round Rock, TX 78664
End of Year Fasting
Annual end of year fasting and prayer season for the church family.
Calendar
Upcoming church events
Weekly gatherings and special programs. Tap any event to add it to your own calendar.
Ask About Events
New Here
We would love to welcome you
Tell us how we can help you connect with the church family, learn about ministries, or plan your first Sunday visit.
Our Sunday worship service includes prayer, worship, fellowship, and Bible-centered preaching. Families, students, and first-time guests are welcome.
በእሁድ የአምልኮ ጊዜያችን ጸሎት፣ አምልኮ፣ ሕብረት እና በመጽሐፍ ቅዱስ የተመሠረተ ትምህርት ይካተታል። ቤተሰቦች፣ ተማሪዎች እና አዲስ እንግዶች ሁሉ እንኳን ደህና መጡ።
Mission & Vision
Who we are and why we exist
"To be the light, hands and feet of God to the Ethiopian and Eritrean community in Austin and beyond."
We are a family of believers committed to Glorify God in worship, Grow in discipleship, and Go out to the world in mission.
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Glorify God in Worship
Worship is our response to what God has done in Christ Jesus for all humankind. Though it includes what we do every Sunday, it is far more than that — worship is expressed in our daily lives as wives and husbands, daughters and sons, mothers and fathers, employees and employers.
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Grow in Discipleship
We are called to be disciples and disciple‑makers. As Christians, we are designed to live in community. Our commitment is to encourage and build one another up so we can grow to know the love of Christ in its fullness.
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Go Out in Mission
Jesus told His disciples to go into the world and preach the Gospel to all creation. The best news the world needs to hear is the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. We are committed to spreading this wonderful Good News in Austin and beyond.
"Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert." Isaiah 43:19 (KJV)
Give
Help lay the cornerstone
Our growing congregation is thrilled to be building a new church home for our community.
This welcoming space will allow us to expand our ministries and bring more people together in fellowship. We need your support to turn our vision into reality. Your donation, however big or small, will help us lay the foundation — literally and spiritually speaking!
Thank you for your generosity and for partnering with us in what God is doing in Austin and beyond.
Tithe
Offering
Building Fund
Missions
Benevolence
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Aegbc@austinwongel.org
Leadership
Our pastor and elders
Meet the people who shepherd and serve our church family.
Pastor Yirdaw Tessema (Dr.)
Church Pastor
Zenebe Debella (Dr.)
Elder
Bekelech Mekonnen
Elder
Gash Dawit Dana
Elder
Yoseph Lemma
Elder
Contact
Visit and worship God with us
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Service HoursSunday 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Friday Session (Fasting and Prayer) 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
End of Year Fasting December 1 – December 21
Church media and announcements
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Watch LiveLatest recorded service — we go live Sundays 10:00 AM (Central).
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