The Austin Stone St. John — Attraction in Austin

This is a Calvinistic church, they are honest about their position, and you can read that on their website. They think their philosophy is maturity and like all reformed it's either that or Arminianism. Both are false teachings, appropriately named after men. For those seeking truth, avoid this place, if you are not saved they are no help, if you are saved, they are no help. The fruit of Calvinism is lordship salvation - a lie -, the uncertainty of salvation and fatalism - which they address intellectually. Per God's word, salvation is for all who will believe God's record about his son but per their teaching, salvation is only for the unconditionally elect. Good news for them because they got elected, too bad for everyone else they were elected for hell. There is no gospel in Calvinism, everything is turned...

I've called this place my home for 3 years. My wife and I love this community deeply. I've been challenged and have grown a lot during my time here. We have gained friends who challenge, encourage, and love us. Great place to grow in faith and be led by people who treasure Christ and have been changed by the gospel.

For the reviews that refer to scandals and radicalism, they are misinformed (not to mention they come from people who haven't interacted with the church). If a scandal were to take place, there are so many layers of accountability at this church that I am certain it would be handled and dealt...

Beautiful place. Very inviting. Very simplistic space but beautiful in their mission, actions, and words. Lots of support for all people. Missional program, outreach program, therapy support for family, marriage, etc, as well as small communities of social connection and intimate relationships to get to know other and them know you. This is a huge multi campus church with multiple services at each location and still growing. But they have allowed to make it a like a small...