The Archbishop's advisor on evangelism Chris Russell: 'I always assume this will be the last year of my life'
By 
Lucinda van der Hart2014-04-07T00:00:00
Rev Canon Chris Russell might not be used to the limelight, but since his appointment as Justin Welby’s adviser for evangelism last year, things have started to change. Lucinda van der Hart hears his story.
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