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Russ shares his powerful personal journey and how it led him to champion a church culture where everyone can belong, particularly those who are often overlooked in traditional ministry settings.

A massive gap exists between the number of pastors who want to lead churches that are inclusive of people with special needs and the number of churches that actually put this into action.

For most families, egg hunts are simple fun. But for many families with special needs, the crowds, noise, and chaos make these events overwhelming—or impossible.

Watch the 2025 BACC Annual Report: "Dare to Believe." See how the Bay Area Christian Church is expanding to 9 campuses and how you can find your unique calling today.

An innovative approach to ensure children's development and inclusion at the Bay Area Christian Church, and the various programs to support special needs families.

Meet a California dad whose son’s autism diagnosis led him on a journey of self-discovery, transforming him into a devoted advocate.

For decades, women have been the bedrock of church communities, demonstrating higher levels of religious engagement than men. That’s no longer true—at least in America. In fact, our young women are leading the departure of the young from the church.

Uncover the barriers that keep churches from truly including people with disabilities, and how to break them down.

In 2024, the Bay Area Christian Church (BACC) set out to prove that anything is possible when we dare to believe. See how faith, friendship, and hope transformed our community this year.

Host Zach Leighton sits down with Russ to discuss the intersection of faith, innovation, and relationship-building in ministry.