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Invite Russell to Speak

With over 30 years of experience in pastoral ministry, counseling, and Christian leadership, Russell Willingham brings biblically grounded, emotionally honest, and deeply practical teaching to churches, conferences, and retreats. His message is one of transformation through truth, vulnerability, and the healing power of Jesus.

What Russell Brings

Russell isn’t just a speaker—he’s a shepherd, a counselor, and a man who carries deep compassion for the wounded. Whether speaking to leaders, young adults, or entire congregations, he delivers timeless truth with humility and grace. His approach is Spirit-led, Scripture-saturated, and trauma-informed.

  1. Biblically sound and emotionally engaging content

  2. Trauma-aware and counselor-informed teaching

  3. Authentic, non-hype communication style

  4. Decades of real ministry experience

  5. Powerful insights into emotional and relational healing

  6. Available for churches, retreats, conferences, and leadership gatherings

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Popular Teaching Topics

  1. The Relational Principle: A Biblical Path to Healing Through Connection

  2. Spiritual Intimacy: How to Be Fully Known by God and Others

  3. Breaking Free from Addiction and Shame

  4. Authentic Leadership in an Age of Isolation

  5. Dealing with Emotional Wounds in the Church

  6. Relational Masks: Taking Off What Hides You

Ministries & Events Russell Has Served

  1. Cru (Campus Crusade for Christ)

  2. Youth For Christ

  3. InterVarsity Christian Fellowship

  4. Restored Hope Network

  5. American Association of Christian Counselors

  6. Various churches, retreats, and conferences across the U.S.

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