Ezra Stanton has been a pastor for the past 15 years. Though he and Kendra had never been to Austin, they sensed God was leading them to plant a church here. In just nine months, they moved their family and 32 other people from the west coast to start Mission Church.

Ezra enjoys spending time with friends and family, exploring Austin, watching SportsCenter, playing golf, and new shoes. He is married to his best friend, Kendra. They have two daughters and a son.