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Robert Russell

Executive and Teaching Pastor

Robert is a primary teacher during weekend and weekday services at Celebration Church.  He also serves as the Executive Pastor; he oversees and manages the staff of the following ministries:  Adult Small Groups, Celebrating Freedom, Children, Counseling, Men, Nursery, Singles, Women, and Youth.  Robert also serves as an Elder at Celebration.

Robert is a former Professor at Emory & Henry College and Adjunct Professor at King College.  Earlier in his career, he was employed by Eastman Kodak.  He earned a B.A. from Emory & Henry College, M.B.A. from the Darden School at the University of Virginia, M.A. in Ministry from Luther Rice Seminary, and a Ph.D. from Regent University.  His doctoral dissertation regarded servant leadership.

Robert and his wife, Michelle, have three children - David, Jonathan, and Abbie.  Robert enjoys cycling, racquetball, and snow skiing.  His second job is coaching his kids’ soccer and basketball teams.

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