Gospel/Choral Churches in Austin (Pflugerville: deal, baptist, requirements)

[Austinite118]

I'm looking for an Austin Christian church that gets me pumped up and wanting to do something for the rest of the week. I'm a traditional Lutheran ELCA parishioner, but I'm ready for a change of pace. Here are some things I am really looking for:

1. Preferably a church with a strong gospel/choral music program or just good music in general - NOT a contemporary praise band (acoustic guitars, etc)
2. A great pastor
3. Messages about Jesus' love are very important, but I'd rather that not be every sermon (do you know the type of churches I mean? I run into these churches in the contemporary ELCA groups a great deal and they just don't seem to connect with me)

Thank you for your help!

[Austinite118]

No one?

[texastea]

Maybe one of the large Baptist churches like Great Hills or Hyde Park. Great Hills puts on a huge production each Christmas so I think they're music program is good.

[Salgal1113]

Don't know where you are located, but the baptist church in Pflugerville has a "classic" service at 10:30 am. Choir/organ/piano (no guitars, etc.) but they do fun and upbeat music. Pastor is good.

[Austinite118]

Well, I just thought I would update on my search! I recently attended Greater Mt. Zion Baptist Church and it's absolutely wonderful! It matches all the requirements I put down in my original post. I'd really recommend it if you're looking for all of those things! Greater Mt Zion