about our leader
pastor russ yankie
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Russ grew up in Southern California and became a Christian at the age of 25. He attended Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa under Chuck Smith for 10 years, then taught youth & served as an elder for 17 years at Foothills EV Free church. In 2006, he moved to Lake Elsinore and took classes at Calvary Chapel Bible College.
The Yankie family first attended our church in 2007. Two years later, Russ accepted the honor of being part of the Elder board and then was ordained as a pastor in 2014.
It’s one of his greatest joys to serve Jesus and to feed and tend to His sheep.
He resides in Menifee with his wife of 47 years, Shirley. They have 2 adult daughters and one grandchild
The Yankie family first attended our church in 2007. Two years later, Russ accepted the honor of being part of the Elder board and then was ordained as a pastor in 2014.
It’s one of his greatest joys to serve Jesus and to feed and tend to His sheep.
He resides in Menifee with his wife of 47 years, Shirley. They have 2 adult daughters and one grandchild
