Background
Russell, William Ray was born on September 10, 1939 in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. Son of William and Marion Rae (Kenyon) Russell. came to the United States, 1989.
Russell, William Ray was born on September 10, 1939 in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. Son of William and Marion Rae (Kenyon) Russell. came to the United States, 1989.
Bachelor in Philosophy, University Toronto, 1961. Master of Divinity, Princeton Seminary, 1964. Doctor of Ministry, Ecumenical Theological Seminary, Detroit, 1994.
Assistant pastor, Fifth Ave Presbyterian Church, New York City, 1964-1968; senior pastor, Wyoming Presbyterian Church, Millburn, New Jersey, 1968-1973; senior pastor, Church of St. Andrew and St. Paul, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, 1973-1983; general secretary, Canada Bible Society, Toronto, Ontario, 1983-1988; senior pastor, First Presbyterian Church, Deerfield, Illinois, since 1989.
Married Elizabeth Ann Trotter, November 17, 1962. Children: Sarah Elizabeth, William Kirk, Rebecca Annual.