On February 14, 2021, Mainstream officially changed it's name to Commissioned. The new webpage can be found at gracechurch.org/commissioned.
“Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with The name “Mainstream” is a reminder that the Great Commission is meant to be mainstream both in the ministry of the local church and in global missions. Mainstream existed to provide opportunities for gospel-centered ministry within the church and in partnership with missionaries around the world.
Austin has served in student ministry for over a decade. After earning his undergraduate degree from the University of New Mexico, he moved to Los Angeles to attend The Master's Seminary in 2005. After serving as the junior high and high school pastor, he now serves as college pastor. He and his wife, Merilly, have three daughters and a son.