Beware the Accolades

God put into us the joy of receiving appreciation. How we control our response to appreciation affects our ability to serve Him.

Russ grew up in the Church of God and now serves as a vocational elder after being ordained in 2006.

After graduating in 1990 from Ambassador University with a Bachelor of Arts degree, Russ continued his education with a Masters of Business Administration degree from Miami University in 1995. When not serving his congregation in the Twin Cities and working full time in the supply chain field, he enjoys spending time with his wife Tammy.