Served at First Free Church: 2000-2006

Russ has been a south Minneapolis resident for over 50 years. He graduated from Field Elementary, Bryant Jr. High, and Mpls. Central High Schools. He attended St. Cloud State College for 2 years, and received certificates in Data Processing and Accounting from Mpls. Vocational Technical School. Russ worked 28 years as a bookkeeper, 19 at the American Cancer Society. Currently Russ connects with the community through tutoring, mentoring, coaching, and discussing needs.

Russ is passionate about:

• A personal relationship with Jesus,
• The tremendous potential in each individual,
• Reading, running, music and nature.

Russ' Life Worthwhile Guidelines:

1. A personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
2. Self-Discipline or Self-Control.
3. Delayed Rewards.
4. Perseverance-Keep Trying/Finish What You Start.