Glenn Russell was born to missionary parents in Egypt and grew up in Lebanon. He has served as a pastor and as an academy Bible teacher. Currently he is a professor of religion and missions at Andrews University and also directs several mission trips each year. He is married to Sharon Russell, a reading specialist, and they have two adult children. In joyful response to all that God has done for him, Dr. Russell has dedicated his life as a teacher and as a pastor to a special ministry of bringing individuals to Christ and equipping young people for a lifetime of service to their Creator and Redeemer.