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Russell Dietrich

Urbana, Illinois Serving U.S. Field Staff FD7402

Missionary Care Administrator & Sabbatical Coordinator

I work with the College Program Team and provide support, coaching, and care to U.S. missionaries serving at universities and college campuses around the country. My wife, Megan, and I are both graduates from the University of Illinois and still live 5 minutes from campus. This proximity provides us a daily reminder of the great need college students have for the Gospel of Jesus. With my 10+ years of experience in the mission field, I am able to help missionaries raise funds, work through various life transitions, take sabbaticals, and grow deeper in their relationships with Jesus. Our collegiate field staff need more support than ever, and I'm humbled for the opportunity to work with them.

  • Leadership for Mission

    Is He The Least of These?

    Russell Dietrich Serving U.S. Field Staff Apr 12, 2018
    How one leader learned a valuable lesson about the love of Christ in the midst of trying to serve and lead others.
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  • I Am Reliant

    The Step Establishment Process

    Russell Dietrich Serving U.S. Field Staff Nov 27, 2017
    How Running From God Semi-Accidentally (but we all know it’s providentially) Turned Into Running Toward God
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  • I Am Reliant

    BALANCE: Mission

    Russell Dietrich Serving U.S. Field Staff Jun 30, 2017
    Reliant missionaries are passionate about the work the Lord has called them to. While their spouses believe in and support their ministry, sometimes they feel equally passionate and called to a different type of ministry. Campus missionary, Russell, shares how he and his wife, who is passionate about theater, have found a balance in following the Lord in their different callings together.
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