The Abiding Team

Abiding Practice is made up of a group that spans a wide range of disciplines. We are artists, musicians, writers, pastors, filmmakers, spiritual directors, and more. If you would like to connect with someone from our team, you can find links to us here.

  • David Russo

    FOUNDER

    David is the founder and director of Abiding Practice. He can be contacted for spiritual direction, leadership consulting, and organizational spiritual formation at david@abidingpractice.com.

  • Brian McMaster

    LEAD COMPOSER

    Brian is the lead composer behind Abiding Practice. In addition to working on his own solo projects, he can be contracted for music production, songwriting, and as a recording session musician.

  • Jared Friesen

    PODCAST HOST

    Jared is the host of the Abiding Practice Podcast as well as the co-founder of Cedar and Palm: A non-profit focused on “pursuing relational well-being together”. Discover more below.

  • Tim Wolf

    LEAD CINEMATOGRAPHER

    Tim is the lead cinematographer for Abiding Practice. With a background in journalism, he is keen on risk-taking and adventure seeking in the pursuit of a good story.

  • Christina Bumann

    CREATIVE DIRECTOR

    Christina is the creative director of Abiding Practice. A thoroughbred creative, she shapes the visual expression of AP using her gifts in photography, graphic design, and written voice.

  • Kimberly Russo

    ACCOUNTANT

    Kimberly is the accountant and overall boss lady in the AP team. Bringing years of nonprofit accounting experience and a reputation as a force of nature to our abiding community.

Abiding Board Members:

Trevor Berge

Rick Moy

Scott Hancock

Pasquale Russo

Artyom Keller

Jeff Sterk

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