Russ served over 27 years in 3 churches in New Castle PA in youth and pastoral ministry. In January 2017, he joined RLMI’s staff as the Ministry Catalyst. As a full-time, U.S.-based missionary to Haiti, Russ is raising support for his family and his position. As Ministry Catalyst, Russ’s role is to do whatever he can to support the Kingdom-work on the ground in Haiti. From administration to communication and project management, he connects the people and resources in the U.S. with the people and need in Haiti. Russ, his wife Lori and their 3 children (and 2 dogs) live in Western PA and he travels to Haiti with teams and as needed to serve the ministry.