Dr. Russ & Dr. Judi Jo Adams, are what some might call modern day pioneers. From international missions and humanitarian projects around the world, to a lifetime of planting Bible colleges, to leading the way in community business, they have been innovative in everything they’ve done.

They have always carried the vision to Train Leaders to Impact Nations all over the world. It’s not just a catchy phrase, it’s the life and breath of who they are. From their days of riding rickshaws around India in 1993, to their decade of living overseas, starting bible colleges, churches, children’s homes and evangelistic projects, everything they have done, included training others to empower them to follow their God given dream and passion as well.

When God brought them back to Broken Arrow Oklahoma in 2005, He empowered them in a new way that would allow them to live out their vision of empowering others like never before. With the launch of Xplore Nations Bible College over 25 years ago, Starting in the heart of Egypt has led to over 40 campuses and growing with more than 1500 students in the Middle East, United States, Central America, Africa, South Pacific, Asia, and Europe.

In 2008 they purchased the Glass Chapel Wedding Venue, in eight years of ownership it has become one of the top venues in the area. 2017 was a year when it all started to come together, Church at Glass Chapel began, Russ and Judi Jo stepped into the role of lead Pastors and poured their hearts into the Church and the people they are called to empower.

Through every season, their passion to see others thrive has remained unwavering. Although their roles have changed the vision remains the same.

In June of 2024 Pastor Russ was honored with a new position/title of Distinguished Founder/Founding Pastor following a diagnosis of a rare form of dementia (FTD). We are deeply grateful for all who continue to pray and stand with us on this health journey.

Dr. JudiJo continues to lead faithfully as President and Founder of Russ Adams Ministeries/XploreNations Bible Colleges, Senior Pastor of Church at Glass Chapel, supported by their two sons, Wesley and Evan, and the dedicated XploreNations Bible College Board of Directors, as well as the Pastoral Staff of CGC. Together, they remain committed to the vision and heart of this ministry.