James Rayford Russom

Background

Russom, James Rayford was born on December 9, 1949 in Memphis, Tennessee, United States. Son of Rayford Pinkney and Leola Jane (Briley) Russom.

Education

Associate of Arts in Biblical Literature, Nazarene Bible College, 1971. Bachelor in Religion and Philosophy, Bethany Nazarene College, 1982. Master Ministry, Southern Nazarene University, 1988.

Postgraduate, Western Seminary, 1989.

Career

Youth minister, Los Altos Church of Nazarene, Albuquerque, 1971-1972; youth/associate pastor, Buena park (California) First Church of Nazarene, 1972-1974; senior pastor, Long Beach (California) Westside Church of Nazarene, 1974-1978; senior pastor, Metroplex Fellow Church of Nazarene, Oklahoma City, 1978-1986; senior pastor, Flagstaff (Arizona) Church of Nazarene, 1986-1992; senior pastor, San Jose (California) Church of Nazarene, since 1992. President Celebration At Sea, Inc., Oklahoma City, 1982-1986. Regional president S. Center Regional Nazarene Youth International, Oklahoma City, 1981-1986.

District president N.W. Oklahoma Nazarene Youth International, Oklahoma City, 1981-1983. Consultant, president Eagle Business Cons., since 1982.

Achievements

• James Rayford Russom has been listed as a noteworthy Minister by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Founder Helping Hands, Oklahoma City, 1983. Member Eastside Businessmen's Alliance.

Interests

• Avocations: fishing, hunting, golf, piano, guitar.

Connections

Married Susan Theresa Smith, June 1, 1968. 1 child, Mark Stephen.