Russ Brasher
Adult Ministry Pastor - Team Leader
Russ joined the staff team in 2015 as the Director of Student Ministry and has recently transitioned to an Adult Ministry Director in 2021.
Prior to joining Orchard Hill, Russ worked for 6 years as an Area Director for Young Life on the eastern shore of Maryland. Russ received his undergraduate degree from the University of Toledo.
Russ and his wife, Lyndsay, live in McCandless with their four children, Peyton, Addison, Bennett and Avery.
Content from Russ
Russ Brasher and Emily DeAngelo explore John 20:24-31, revealing how Jesus compassionately meets Thomas in his doubts, demonstrating that our questions aren't obstacles but opportunities for deeper faith. Their message offers profound hope that Jesus isn't intimidated by our uncertainties but instead uses them to strengthen our belief, encouraging us to bring our doubts directly to Him rather than hiding them.
Wexford Campus Pastor Russ Brasher shares the anticipation the Christmas season brings as we celebrate the greatest gift from God.
Wexford Campus Pastor Russ Brasher concludes the message series entitled Tov, which is the Hebrew word for “good,” exploring what it means to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with God.
Wexford Campus Adult Ministry Director Russ Brasher teaches from New Testament book of Matthew on Palm Sunday sharing how Jesus said "Yes!" to humanity.
Adult Ministry Director Russ Brasher continues the message series "Look Up" teaching out of the New Testament book of 2 Corinthians. God calls us to worship only Him and not the things of this world.
Adult Ministry Pastor Russ Brasher continues the Look Up message series sharing how relationships can be restored.
One of the best places to experience this mission being lived out at Orchard Hill is through Groups. In fact, the reason the ministry of Groups exists at Orchard Hill is to help people (both Christians and non-Christians) grow in community with God and others.
Why does God test us? We cannot give an answer to this particular question without each of us personally answering a few other questions first. So, let's explore this commonly asked question together by looking at some Biblical examples.
Pastor Russ Brasher explores Ephesians 4:6-12, revealing God's perfect strategy to change the world through service. Discover how understanding God's sovereign plan—to unite all things under Christ through lavished grace—transforms our service from burdensome obligation into joyful participation in His mission, equipping each believer to make an eternal difference one act of ministry at a time.