Full name: John A Russell
Nick Name: JR, Mikey
My mom called me: Johnny
Your family: Beautiful wife, 3 amazing children, and 10 precious grand children
Ministry Role: Worship team drummer, staff, and usher
Dream vacation: Israel
What’s your regular order at Starbucks? Sumatra decaf
Favorite movie: Hacksaw Ridge
Favorite scripture: John 3:16
People who inspire me are: Family, and church family
Previous job or line of work: Sales management
One thing that most people don’t know about me: All state athlete
I’ve been in ministry since: 1986
When and where did you get saved: Raised in a Christian home
Music that moves me: Contemporary Christian, Christmas music
Favorite singer or band: Delirious
Life-changing moment: Birth of first child
What sport are you not good at? Golf
Fears: War, extreme heights, but love to fly
Favorite book: The Shack
In my spare time I… Family time, travel, play music
Favorite TV show: Fox News
Favorite actor: Tom Hanks
Least favorite food: Chinese
What makes you laugh? Doing life with family and good friends
The most exotic place you’ve even been to: Thailand
The most adventurous thing you’ve ever done: Spent twelve months in Southeast Asia
My hero: My Wife
Least favorite thing to do: Texting vs talking