Austin and Denae met at Urshan College in Wentzville, Missouri.

Austin was raised in Tupelo, Mississippi and studied at Urshan College finishing with a BA in Christian Ministry. Denae was raised in Toronto, ON and moved to Urshan College for school and graduated with a BA in Human Services. Both of them moved to Toronto in May 2019 and got married in September 2019.

They are part of multiple ministries here at First United Pentecostal Church. They’ve been our youth leaders since May 2019. Aside from leading our youth they are our Young Adults ministry leaders.

As well as leading our youth and young adults, Denae serves as our Music Director. As of July 2022 Austin became assistant pastor.