Dr. Russell F. Anderson is a retired Lutheran pastor and author, living in Omaha with his wife, Fran. He earned a M. Div. degree from the Lutheran School of Theology in Chicago and his Dr. of Ministry. from McCormick Seminary. He has served suburban, urban, and small town congregations in Illinois and Nebraska. He serves as a chaplain for the Omaha Police; both he and his wife enjoy serving as Christian clowns.

In the mid 1990’s, Dr. Anderson authored a series of books for CSS Publishing Company titled Lectionary Preaching Workbook, Series V, that continue to sell well.