Decatur West Side Church of the Nazarene

Our Worship Pastor is Russ Burch.  Russ is in his 17th year as our worship leader.  He attended Olivet Nazarene University where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music Education.  Russ also received his Master of Music Education degree from Indiana University.  He was ordained in July, 2009.  During the week, you'll find him teaching band and music for the Taylorville school district.

    "God has blessed me in so many ways!  Teaching music for 29 years, and leading worship at our church!  I'm super excited about what He has in store for West Side in the coming days!"

Rachel, Russ' wife, also graduated from Olivet Nazarene University.  She serves as the President of our local chapter of Nazarene Missions International.  She works at Milikin University.   They have two young adult daughters, three adult sons, two beautiful daughters-in-law, and two grandsons.