Welcome to the Forward with Jarrett Stephens Podcast! In today's show, Jarrett sits down with Russ Barksdale and talks life, leadership, and ministry.

Russ served as the Lead Pastor of Rush Creek in Arlington, Texas for 25 years.

During his tenure, Russ experienced significant growth barriers, transitioned the church four times, survived three near-death experiences in leadership, and led the church to expand to a multi-campus, multi-layered staff.

By God's grace, Russ is uniquely equipped to serve as a pastor to pastors and is using this next season in life to serve the next generation of leaders.

The Forward with Jarrett Stephens Podcast is a resource from Champion Forest, a church in Houston, Texas. www.championforest.org