Leaders are people who . . .
● Are excited by Jesus’ call to ministry,
● Use their God-given gifts,
● Become catalysts for transformation, and
● Work with all, regardless of race, culture or sexual orientation.
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Pastor Michael Russell is developer for Jubilee Faith Community, an ethnically diverse ELCA mission congregation start in Chicago’s southwest suburban Country Club Hills.

"The excitement I experience in this call is the challenge and wonder of being led to do new ministries in new ways…seeking out and inviting people to a new or renewed relationship with Jesus Christ…, developing leaders who will also know they are disciples and, through serving others, will use their gifts in God’s service. By using my own gifts as a preacher, teacher, counselor, business manager and organizer, I believe that I am a catalyst for people building relationships, becoming owners and leaders in ministry, and developing Biblical literacy through Bible study, devotions and worship. I think of myself as a faith based, faith community organizer, inviting people into a family committed to building and supporting ministries of justice and wellness."
Michael Russell

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