Austin has served as a pastor, psychotherapist, and adjunct psychology professor, but now focuses his energy on sharing the freedom of the gospel through teaching Scripture. Austin is the founding director of MissingNoMore centered on providing nonprofit rescue services for missing children. He now lives in Arizona with his wife and two children (and his two crazy dogs).

Austin received his Bachelor’s of Arts in Biblical Studies from Fresno Pacific University where he met the love of his life. While living in Fresno, he worked as a pastor at a couple different churches while devoting his efforts to serving the homeless community living in the downtown area. After moving to Arizona, he received his Master’s in Science from Grand Canyon University in Professional Counseling. Throughout his career he specialized in treatments for substance use disorders, depression, anxiety with a particular emphasis on trauma and grief therapy

As the director of MissingNoMore, in addition to actively joining search and rescue operations, his efforts are focused on educating the community on how they can join the fight to protect children. For more information, please visit MissingNoMore.org.

In regard to teaching and writing, Austin has one requirement: Scripture must be the foundation of the argument. He is the author of The Calling of God which is currently undergoing publication.