Background
Russell, Gary E. was born on February 10, 1950 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of Billy Eugene Russell and Betty Mae Berzley.
Russell, Gary E. was born on February 10, 1950 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of Billy Eugene Russell and Betty Mae Berzley.
Bachelor in Theology, Andrews University, 1972. Master of Divinity, Andrews University, 1974. Master in Public Health, Loma Linda University, 1981.
Doctor of Ministry, Andrews University, 1993.
Associate minister, Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, Winter Park, 1975-1977; minister, Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, Okeechobee, 1977-1979; minister, Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, Vero Beach, 1977-1981; minister, Michigan Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, Boyne City, 1981-1985; minister, Michigan Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, Traverse City, 1985-1988; minister, Michigan Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, Dowagiac, 1988-1993; minister, S. California Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, Alhambra, since 1993. Chaplain Cass County (Mich) Sheriff's Dpt., 1990-1993, Dowagiac Police Department, 1990-1993, Wayne Township Volunteer Fire Department, 1991-1993, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Dept, Temple City Post, since 1993.
Active Cass County Coalition Against Domestic Violence, 1989. Education director World Vision/Crop Walk for Hunger, Dowagiac, 1989. Member International Conference Police Chaplains, Michigan Police Chaplains Association, Dowagiac Ministerial Association (vice chair 1989-1990, chairman 1990-1993), Alhambra Ministerial Association (president 1994-1995), Theta Alpha Kappa (vice president since 1991).
Married Diane L. Rendel, August 9, 1970. Children: Chad M., Kurt L., Tara N., Bret M.