Pastor Brian Russ

Associate pastor

Brian became the first assistant pastor of Cornerstone in January 2016. Prior to Cornerstone, he served as the Youth Pastor at Arden Presbyterian Church in Asheville, NC from 2005-2015. He was born in Wilson, NC and spent his teenage years in Lexington, SC. Brian graduated from Clemson University, where he met his lovely wife Audrey. He received a Master of Divinity degree from Reformed Theological Seminary in Charlotte, NC in 2005. Brian’s interests include 80s music, Clemson football, barbecue, and Reese’s pieces. He and Audrey have four children: Eowyn, Leah, Allison, and William. In October of 2018, Brian was called by the congregation to become the first Associate Pastor of Cornerstone.