Background
Blaisdell, Russell Carter was born on October 19, 1936 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Russell Lloyd and Viola Evelyn (Hagen) Blaisdell.
minister religious organization administrator
Blaisdell, Russell Carter was born on October 19, 1936 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Russell Lloyd and Viola Evelyn (Hagen) Blaisdell.
Bachelor, University of California, Berkeley, 1959; Master of Divinity, McCormick Theological Seminary, 1965.
Pastor, Community Presbyn Church, Lawton, Iowa., 1965-1973;
pastor, 1st United Presbyterian Church, Portage, Wisconsin, 1973-1979;
associate director, Presbyterian and Reformed Renewal Ministries International, Oklahoma City, 1979-1991;
associate general secretary, associate director, Presbyterian and Reformed Renewal Ministries International, Black Mountain, North Carolina, since 1991. Chairman Christian education, N.W. Iowa Presbytery, Storm Lake, 1969-1973. Commissioner 191st General Assembly, United Presbyterian Church United States of America, 1979.
International director Spirit Alive and Alice in Christ for Congressional Renewal, since 1990. Chairman.Congl. Development and Revitalization, Indian Nations Presbytery, Oklahoma City, 1985-1987.
First lieutenant United States Air Force, 1959-1962. Member Presbytery We. North Carolina, Kiwanis (board directors 1976-1979).
Married Anita Fay Cone, January 4, 1964. Children: David Scott, Valerie Ruth, Sarah Jane, John Milton.