Russell Evans (pastor)

Russell Evans
Russell Evans preaching at the conference Planetshakers Awakening 2017
Born (1967-09-23) 23 September 1967 (age 57)
Occupation(s)Gospel preacher, pastor, writer, evangelist
Spouse
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(m. 1992)​
Children2
FatherAndrew Evans

Russell Evans (born 1967), on the mission field in Papua New Guinea and raised, in Adelaide, Australia.[1] Evans is an Australian pastor, he is the son of Pastor Andrew Evans.[2] Russell is the founder and Senior pastor and minister at Planetshakers Church in Melbourne, Victoria, alongside his wife Samantha Evans.[3][4]

History

Prior to founding Planetshakers Church in Melbourne, Australia, Pastor Russell served under his father’s leadership as Youth Pastor at Paradise Church in Adelaide, South Australia.[5][6] It is now based in Melbourne, Australia.[7] The church started when the band and ministry moved to Melbourne in 2004.[8] Russell and Sam Evans and they have over 21,000 members in the church.[9][10] Currently, Planetshakers has five campuses in Melbourne; City, North, North East, South East and Geelong, with an additional four international campuses in Switzerland, Singapore, South Africa, and United States.[11]

Ministry

He is an executive producer for Planetshakers Ministries International, which is the music ministry of Planetshakers Church.[12] This music ministry has been very successful over the years with albums by Planetshakers and Planetboom (born out of youth ministry), which is the "expression of worship" for Planetshakers Church and incorporates their entire worship team.[13][14] Each year Planetshakers records their album at annual live conferences, and the songs on this live recording are sung by church congregations around the world.[15][16]

Family and personal life

Russell Evans married Sam in 1992[17] and together they have two children Jonathan and Aimee.[18]

Writings

Details of books written by Evans:

  • The Honor Key: Unlock a Limitless Life (2014)[19]
  • Acceleration Part One: Fire (2020)[20]

References

  1. ^ "Russell Evans, Author at Worship leader". Worship Leader. Retrieved 2 March 2023.
  2. ^ "An Evans Family biography: From Pentecostalism to NAR Baalimism". CHURCHWATCHER. 21 August 2016. Retrieved 21 August 2020.
  3. ^ "Russell Evans". Planetshakers. 11 November 2019. Retrieved 21 August 2020.
  4. ^ "RUSSELL EVANS". EMPOWERED21. Retrieved 21 August 2020.
  5. ^ http://influencerschurchatl.com/pastors-ashley-jane/ Archived 16 April 2014 at the Wayback Machine Accessed 2014-04-16.
  6. ^ "Russell Evans". ORU. Retrieved 21 August 2020.
  7. ^ "About Planetshakers - Daystar Television". Retrieved 19 June 2017.
  8. ^ "Russell Evans – Senior Pastor of Planetshakers". Daystar. Retrieved 21 August 2020.
  9. ^ "ACCELERATION Part one of four FIRE". Planetshakers. 10 August 2020. Retrieved 21 August 2020.
  10. ^ Hutchison, Tracee (11 January 2007). "Praise pit to faith". The 7.30 Report. Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC). Archived from the original on 4 March 2015. Retrieved 1 July 2015.
  11. ^ "A wave of enthusiasm: Planetshakers Awakening Conference votes for grandMA2 - ETNow.com". www.etnow.com. Retrieved 5 June 2018.
  12. ^ "Russell Evans | Credits | All Music". All Music. Retrieved 21 August 2020.
  13. ^ "Australian News Article".
  14. ^ "Planetshakers announce world live broadcast, new EP available". CCM News. 16 March 2017. Retrieved 21 August 2020.
  15. ^ Clarks, Jessie (13 September 2017). "Planetshakers Releases 'Legacy' CD/DVD September 15". www.thechristianbeat.org. Retrieved 5 June 2018.
  16. ^ "Planetshakers launch new music with CCM Magazine". CCM News. 10 April 2018. Retrieved 21 August 2020.
  17. ^ Kelli Gillespie (2013). "Planetshakers: The Heart Inside This Australian Band". Risen Magazine. Retrieved 21 August 2020.
  18. ^ "Planetshakers TV". Daystar. Retrieved 21 August 2020.
  19. ^ Jessica Martinez (13 August 2014). "Planetshakers' Russell Evans Talks Honoring God as Key to Int'l Ministry's Success". CP. Retrieved 21 August 2020.
  20. ^ "ACCELERATION Part one of four FIRE". Planetshakers. 10 August 2020. Retrieved 21 August 2020.