I’m Russell Horton
Communications Coach & Website Designer
I’m obsessed with helping churches and Christian non-profits in the UK to better engage with their members and local community. Empowering them to find their voice, transform more lives and avoid decline.
HERE’S HOW I CAN HELP
Coaching
Does your church often spend weeks planning and publicising events through in-person conversations, e-mails, txt messages, Sunday service announcements, flyers, weekly newsletter/bulletin articles, red arrow flyovers etc, only for people to turn round to you and say .. “when is that event again?” I understand the frustration! and I have found a great solution!
Website Design
The majority of newcomers to your church will first visit your website to determine if they want to contact or visit your church in-person. I make websites that leave a great first impression and that will help both your first-time visitors and existing members to take their Next Step. Your church website can be your greatest asset if it’s designed and used correctly.
Digital Products
If you don’t yet have the time or headspace for building or re-designing your website, I understand! That’s why I have created a range of products you can download and get installed TODAY! that will help you better engage with your members and local community. How do climb a mountain? One step at a time! You’ve got this! 😁
My Story
EARLY CAREER
2002 – 2018
For much of my working life, I have held various positions within the Civil Service. During this time I achieved a first-class honours degree in Criminal Justice and have had the amazing privilege of being a volunteer mentor for ex-offenders. In 2016 my wife and I discovered that our firstborn son (Joshua) would be born with Down’s Syndrome. We knew instantly that we wanted to change our lifestyle to support his needs. I created a website design business (Trinity Grove Studios) to allow home working and greater flexibility.
COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
2019 – 2024
During Autumn 2018 The Lord opened the doors to an amazing opportunity; I was successful in my application to become a part-time Communications Officer at our church (Riverside Church Birmingham). Just 14 months later, our second child was born (Jack)… and COVID hit! I become the right person in the right place to navigate our church family through this season. I can now see the plan The Lord had for my life. I loved this role but in April 2024 I felt that the time was right to leave Riverside. Here’s why and what I am doing today…
COMMUNICATIONS COACH
2024 – Present
While working at Riverside Church I talked with many administrators and leaders of other churches who expressed their concerns that they lacked the time and funds to improve their communication efforts. I knew I could help them. So after lots of conversations and prayer; I now work full-time as Company Director of Trinity Grove Studios Limited (my business startup in 2017). I also volunteer with the Communications Ministry at Bromsgrove Baptist Church where my family and I are now members (Covenant Partners).
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My Skills
Finding someone in your church who has all skills needed to ensure your church consistently communicates well, may be challenging! That’s why developing a partnership with me may be the perfect solution for your church.
- HELPING CHURCHES & NON-PROFITS CLARIFY ‘THE WHY’
- TURNING CHOAS INTO AN ORGNIASED EFFECTIVE PROCESS
- HELPING PEOPLE DISCOVER HIDDEN FUN IN THEIR MINISTRY