Care
Care
Baptisms
Baptisms
Baptism is a powerful, public declaration of your faith in Jesus. It represents leaving your old life behind and stepping into the new life God has given you through Christ. At Zao Church, we believe baptism is an outward expression of an inward transformation — a beautiful moment where you tell the world, “I belong to Jesus.”
Whether you’ve just made a decision to follow Christ or you’ve been walking with Him for years but never taken this step, baptism is for you. It’s not about being perfect — it’s about being obedient and celebrating what God has already done in your life.
We love celebrating baptisms together as a church family because every story matters and every step of faith is worth honoring.
Interested in being baptized or have questions?
Pastoral counseling
Pastoral counseling
Life can feel overwhelming at times. Whether you’re walking through grief, anxiety, relationship struggles, spiritual questions, or major life transitions, you don’t have to carry it alone. Our Pastoral Counseling team is here to walk with you, pray with you, and offer biblical guidance and support in a safe and confidential space.
Pastoral counseling at Zao Church is rooted in God’s Word, led with compassion, and focused on helping you find healing, clarity, and hope. We believe God cares deeply about every part of your story — and that seeking support is a courageous and faithful step forward.
If you’re hurting, confused, or simply need someone to talk to, we would be honored to come alongside you.
Need support or want to request pastoral counseling?
Prayer Request
Prayer Request
Prayer changes things! No matter what you’re walking through, joy, uncertainty, pain, or hope, God cares about every detail of your life. Our prayer team would be honored to stand with you and lift your needs before the Lord.
You don’t have to have the perfect words. Just come as you are. Every request is handled with care, confidentiality, and compassion as we pray together and trust God to move.
Have a prayer request?
Wedding or Event Request
Wedding or Event Request
Our pastoral team would be honored to be part of your special moment. Whether you’re requesting a pastor to officiate a wedding, lead a memorial or funeral, provide prayer, or attend a significant family or community event, we want to come alongside you with care, professionalism, and biblical leadership.
We understand how meaningful these moments are, and our goal is to serve you with grace, clarity, and excellence while helping create a Christ-centered experience for everyone involved.
Request a pastor for your wedding or event here:
Praise Reports and Testimony Share
Praise Reports and Testimony Share
God is moving and we love celebrating what He’s doing in our church family! Whether God has answered a prayer, brought healing, restored a relationship, or done something powerful in your life, your story matters. Testimonies remind us of God’s faithfulness and encourage others to keep believing and trusting Him.
Sharing your praise report or testimony helps build faith, bring hope, and give glory to God for what He is doing right now.
Have a testimony or praise report to share?
Local Partners
Local Partners
ARK (Austin Disaster Relief Network – Ark)
https://arkofhighlandlakes.org/
Cornerstone Restoration:
This year, we are partnering with Cornerstone Restoration to complete two major serve projects—one in the spring and another in the fall. These projects will focus on community restoration, property cleanup, home repair, and blessing families in need right here in our region.
https://www.cornerstonerestoration.org
Dates and sign-up details coming soon—great serving opportunities for individuals, Life Teams, and families to serve together.
Partners in Hope:
Partners in Hope hosts Serve Days on the third Saturday of every month—helping local families with home repairs, support, and relationship-based care.
Whether you’re handy or simply have a heart to serve, there’s a place for you!
Sign up for serve opportunities or join their email list here:
https://pihtx.org/volunteerinfo/
Helping Hands Crisis Ministry – Spicewood
We now have an ongoing partnership with Helping Hands, providing rotating donation opportunities based on community needs — from hygiene supplies to paper goods and cleaning essentials. All donations can be dropped off at next steps or in the donation bins near the kids building. You can find the updated list on the donation boxes or below.
Specifically, we are seeking donations of the following items:
- Shampoo and Conditioner (all in ones are great)
- Soap/Body Wash
- Baby Wipes
- Antibacterial Hand Soap
- Anti-Perspirant/Deodorant
- Tooth Brushes
- Tooth Paste
- Bandaids
- Hydrogen Peroxide
- Antibiotic Ointment
- Cotton Balls/ Q-Tips
- Toilet Paper
- Razors and Shaving Cream
- Kleenex
- Feminine Hygiene Products
- Laundry Pods
- Dish Soap
Look for our Helping Hands Donation Bin in the lobby with updated lists regularly. To get involved, donate, or learn more:
https://helpinghandspicewood.org/home-1
Zao Angels — Holiday Family Sponsorship
This year, we are partnering with Lake Travis ISD and Spicewood Elementary to bless 190+ families during the Christmas season.
Church members can take an ornament, sign it out, shop for that specific child or family, and return gifts with ornament attached by Dec.14th.
This is a beautiful opportunity to make Christmas possible for families right here in our community.
Global Partners
Global Partners
Casa Vida – Costa Rica
Casa Vida – Costa Rica
We partner with Casa Vida in Nosara, Costa Rica, supporting a community center that provides discipleship, youth programs, education support, and spiritual formation for families. We were blessed to Take a team to Costa Rica, where we were able to build a home for a member of their church and her three grandkids. We will be visiting Costa Rica again next summer!
Learn more about their mission here
World Embrace – Uganda
World Embrace – Uganda
Our long-term global partner in Uganda, World Embrace, is building Unity Park, a youth and family development center that removes barriers and brings unity among churches and communities.
Earlier this year, we had the privilege of taking a missions team to Africa, where we
Learn more about how we support this incredible mission:
