The Story of Russ
History
Russ Church started in 2024, but the building in the Russ community of Lebanon, Missouri ties to history through many lives.

New Hope
Russ Church began as New Hope Church in 1882. Along with the Russ store (shown in the picture), New Hope fostered community in the Russ area.
Around 1890, New Hope planted First Baptist Church in the city of Lebanon.
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Sadly, New Hope closed its doors recently, but First Baptist (FBC) took notice and accepted the task of replanting the church.
Russ Church
God called Scott and Heather Pruitt to plant and pastor the replant. After discussing several names for the new church, the Pruitts and FBC decided that "Russ Church" would best represent the church's focus of remembering its roots, rekindling community, and being open to anyone.
