Inspiring Videos to Help You Move Forward in Your Walk with God. Active in Local Church Ministry and Missions Since 1998, Russ Mason is a Christian Pastor, Bible Teacher, and Author Who is Passionate about Helping People and Churches Reach their Greatest Potential. His First 2 books: Becoming A Champion - A Proverbs Devotional, and Making Disciples & Leading Small Groups are Available on Amazon. Russ and His Wife Shari have been happily married since 2001 and Together they Have 4 Awesome Boys. They are the founders of Their Non-Profit Ministry The River. Please visit russmason.org and theriverva.org for more information.