Russell graduated with a Master of Divinity from Brite Divinity School in Fort Worth, Texas, in 2009 and a Bachelor's Degree in Christian Education from Texas Wesleyan University in Fort Worth, Texas , in 2005. He is he author of Loser, which is about his time in ministry and finding new life after a variety of experiences of grief and loss and Raising Presidents: The Unique Perspective of a Stay-at-Home-Dad and Working Mom on Parenting in Today's World. He lives in Fort Worth, Texas, with his wife, Shannon and two daughters, Kennedy and Reagan.
Jessie came to know music and Jesus in her hometown of Monroe, Connectivut, but it was here in her now beloved North Texas home that she bagan leading others to Christ through praise and worship. Jessie is the proud mama to Brady, a senior in high school/baseball player/golfer/heartbreaked. She's an accidental social media influencer, a semi-retired real estate agent and coach, a closet songwriter, former child actor, rock collector, and foodie. Jessie's mostly looking forward to seeing how the Holy Spirit moved the Azle Christian Church to include ALL hearts and ALL voices in praise.
Jose (Joey) Garcia recently joined our Ministry team as the Youth Minister. He has a wife and a 2 year old son. Joey has a Bachelor’s degree from Angelo State University. He has worked in all aspects of ministry including youth, young adults, and worship; loves to play basketball and is a Mavericks and Cowboys fan. Joey is looking forward to being a part of our ministries and serving the Azle Christian Church community!