“In my 57 years of ministry, I have attended many ordination councils and I will say I have never sat in one where the candidate was more prepared and equipped. Rustin Rossello has prepared himself well to be useful in the Master’s Hand!”

– Dr. Darryl DelHousaye,
Chancellor of Phoenix Seminary
and Senior Pastor of SBC 1981 - 2006

“I was honored to serve on Rustin Rossello’s ordination council. Rustin clearly articulated orthodox biblical convictions and provided strong biblical substantiation for his beliefs. Throughout the oral examination, he demonstrated a confident but humble demeanor in responding to the council’s questions.”

– Rick Efird, D.Min,
Director of Church Partnerships
Phoenix Seminary

“Rustin has been on the staff for 14 years and has clearly shown his skill in leading and teaching at SBC. He has demonstrated the ability to lead in a complex multisite megachurch context and deliver well-crafted, biblically-centered, expository messages. His transparent character, authenticity, and relational skills have earned the love and respect of the staff, board, and church family.”

– Jim Tomberlin,
Founder and CEO of MultiSite Solutions

“The many times I have sat with Rustin and prayed for folks has shown me his anointing from the Father. He listens and hears from God. Then he helps others see their value and where they may be stuck. It is holy, bold yet gentle and freeing.”

– Mary Malouf,
Devoted Member

“In the nearly 20 years I’ve known Rustin; I’ve watched him minister to countless people – from the platform to the parking lot. Rustin loves God and loves others. He has a unique and powerful ability to handle God’s Word, and handle people’s hearts. He’s a preacher and a shepherd, with a heart for the hurting. Rustin has experienced first-hand the redeeming power of Jesus Christ, and I admire his ability to call others out of their sin and into a spiritual adventure. I’m excited for our future under his leadership.”

– Michael Tooker,
Pastor of Campus Ministries

“Rustin and I spent a few classes together in seminary, and our relationship has grown since then. I’m impacted by his humility and transparency in his walk with Christ. I’m looking forward to continuing our relationship in this next phase of ministry. “

- Sam Melvin,
Pastor of Discipleship

“Not only is Rustin a fit for Scottsdale Bible Church, but he is also a fit for the local geography. This is an absolutely critical piece in this search and evaluation. 

Should Rustin be chosen for this role, he will be able to replicate, transfer and perpetuate so much of Scottsdale Bible Church’s culture naturally and organically in a way that other outside candidates may never be able to.”

– Todd Clark,
Senior Associate, Slingshot Group

“I have had the gift of watching Pastor Rustin serve others in moments of pastoral care. He gently points people to Jesus, leading from a posture of grace and authenticity while integrating life-giving biblical truth. God continually uses him to guide others towards freedom and transformation in their walk with the Lord. I am especially moved by how God uses him to minister both to the many and to the one. He is a gift to our church, and it is a privilege to serve with him!”
– Jessica Neill,
Minister of Volunteer Engagement & Support Services

“Having directly supervised Rustin for the last eight years, I’ve had a front row seat to watch him grow into the role he will now assume. He has diligently pursued his relationship with Christ, worked hard to be worthy of more, and waited patiently for God’s timing at SBC when he could have gone elsewhere. Having him as a boss now? I’ll let you know how that goes!”

– Scott Anderson,
Executive Pastor

“Over the years I’ve seen Rustin grow in his knowledge and application of Scripture, and in maturity and grace as a pastor and leader. As a Bible teacher, his vulnerability, honesty, and openness has imprinted countless lives for Christ across generations. As a mentor to young pastors and counselor to many, he inspires others to grow deep roots in Christ. As a husband and father, he leads with love and deep devotion. Knowing this about Rustin, I wholeheartedly endorse his ordination to pastoral ministry at Scottsdale Bible Church.”
– Susan Miller,
Devoted Member

“I’ve known Rustin for over 15 years. His leadership is marked not only by his ability to clearly communicate God’s Word with conviction and grace, but by his humility, compassion, authenticity, and deep care for people. He consistently models what it means to be a servant-leader—someone who leads with wisdom, integrity, and a vision rooted in Scripture.”

– Kory Schuknecht,
Associate to the Senior Pastor

“Rustin is a passionate and engaging servant-hearted pastor whose transparent walk with the Lord has encouraged us to live transparent lives and to be real. This is attractive to the lost and to us. His dedication to God’s Word makes us excited to see how God will use him and his gifts to lead Scottsdale Bible Church in the years ahead. We thank God for Rustin, we are grateful for him, and we love him!”

– Trent Whitehead,
Congregation Engagement Manager

“I met Rustin when he was a junior high intern and have walked alongside him in ministry ever since. It’s been a joy to watch him grow into a magnetic, deep, and caring leader. His sensitivity to the Holy Spirit and his ability to lead others into spiritual freedom are truly remarkable. He loves the people of Scottsdale Bible deeply and would be an outstanding leader for the future. He has all of my support.”

– Tracy Goble,
Devoted Member

“I first met Rustin 15 years ago, as he was almost a year into rebuilding his life on the solid foundation of Christ.  At that first lunch, he transparently and humbly shared the whole journey he and his wife had been on.  It was evident that God’s hand was on his life.  Serving alongside him in ministry all these years since, I have witnessed how Rustin’s compassion for the wandering, the struggling and the broken has only grown.  His heart for people is compelled by the love and acceptance he experienced from his Savior.”

– Ryan Heath,
Associate to the Executive Pastor

“Working on staff alongside Rustin gave me a bird's eye view of how he took his brokenness and allowed God to transform his life and ministry. I am so thankful that he now has the amazing opportunity to lead our church reaching, teaching and preaching to bring healing and help to many.”

– Margi Galloway,
Devoted Member

“I have had the privilege of serving in ministry alongside Rustin more than 10 years, and over those years I have seen a man who genuinely loves people and guiding them to a deeper intimacy with God and one another. He leads out of a place of great authenticity, and this posture allows for deep relationships to form and true transformation to take place. I am so excited to see how God will use his wiring and gifting as he leads our church into the next season.”

– Michelle Clifford,
Minister of Staff Development & Community Partnerships

“After careful and thorough examining of Rustin’s grasp of orthodox theology, his overall knowledge and comfort with the Bible, and his ability to practically apply the Scriptures to people’s day-to-day living, I wholeheartedly endorse his ordination to pastoral ministry and the preaching of the gospel.”

– Dr. Tim Kimmel,
Elder