Born and raised in Southern California , Pastor Russ graduated from CCBC in June of 1995. After graduation he took on a position with Calvary Chapel Bible College of Europe , working as both administrator of the college and one of its lead instructors. Working with various mission field endeavors he has served in Albania , Romania , Hungary , Uganda , Kenya , Sudan and the Amazon Basin of Peru. He currently serves here at Calvary Chapel Vineland as the Assistant Pastor and Finance Administrator, as well as director of the CCBC Extension campus, of which is the primary instructor. He received his "Bachelor's in Ministry" from Trinity Biblical University in 2004 and is enrolled in the Masters program. He also holds the position of "Chair of the Ministry Department" with TBU.