A master lyricist. A multi-instrumentalist. A platinum-selling recording artist. Since his start in the music industry, Tauren Wells has experienced the power that comes with sharing authentic stories.
Having traveled the world to perform, he holds immense value in his opportunity to build connections with fans. Although going on tour means he has to regularly leave those connections, it’s the people of each city who make Tauren view his career as a true gift. Now, with his family’s settling, that includes the people of the Austin area.
“We’re a party of six and have moved several times over the years, so we’ve made it our mantra that home is wherever we’re together. We’re so glad that this is the season of life we get to be at home in Austin,” says Tauren. “Austin has a unique identity and significance in our country. We believe that it’s a strategic city of influence.”
For those of us surrounded by the Live Music Capital of the World, we recognize our area’s ever-present energy and creative spirit. It’s our community’s drive toward helping individuals and families, however, that captured the hearts of Tauren and his wife, Lorna.
The Wellses arrived with a mission to serve the practical and spiritual needs of our city. They envisioned a space where anyone could discover the truth and rejoice in their big moments—and so Church of Whitestone came to be. But who would’ve thought that it would all begin with ice rinks, soccer fields, and pickleball?
“Cedar Park chose us! I say that jokingly but it’s really true,” says Tauren. “We live in Georgetown but could not deny the draw to Cedar Park and this amazing place called The Crossover. Starting a church in a place like that was a dream we didn’t know to dream. The building owners and the city itself have been so supportive of us, and we are incredibly grateful.”
Church of Whitestone stands as a beacon for residents from diverse backgrounds as they navigate their God-authored identities. Team members and churchgoers alike have moved to Austin’s suburbs from across the globe, forging new paths for themselves. Tauren fondly recalls meeting a woman in pursuit of Jesus who had recently relocated from Sweden.
At the end of the day, the Wellses are here for the people. They are here to provide a home.
“Family to us is never having to walk alone, carrying each other when we’re struggling, and celebrating each others’ successes with genuine joy,” says Tauren. “It’s also a connection that is something bigger than any one person. It’s a relational bond that spans generations through stories, memories, and experiences.”
Learn more about the Wells’ vibrant faith community at yourwhitestone.org.
“I’ve always held ‘home’ and ‘family’ together without much distinction.”
“Our church is a family. It’s our home.”