Leadership

About SBC

Jamie
Rasmussen

Senior Pastor

Since 2007, Pastor Jamie Rasmussen has served as senior pastor, primary teacher, and vision-caster for SBC. He is also responsible to the Elders for the health and growth of all our ministries and staff.

Jamie holds a Bachelor of Arts in Religion and Psychology from Hillsdale College and a Master of Divinity from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. An ordained pastor for more than 30 years, he has also served churches in Detroit, Michigan; London, Ontario (Canada); and Cleveland, Ohio.

With evident gifts in teaching and leadership, Jamie brings a unique combination of well-reasoned research, life experience, and authentic application to his teaching. His leadership style is both visionary and strategic, and he has a driving passion to serve the local church and help others know God on a deeper level.

Jamie and his wife, Kim, have three adult children, and they enjoy exploring the outdoors together. He is an avid reader and favors books on theology, leadership, cultural trends, and history.

Elder Leadership

Scottsdale Bible Church is managed by a volunteer board of Elders, elected to supervise the church's leadership, ministry, and activities. Collaborating with SBC's pastors and led by the Holy Spirit, the Elders align the church's mission and ministries with biblical guidelines. They also sanction the yearly budget and oversee fund allocation for SBC's ministries.

Men serving as Elders at Scottsdale Bible Church are chosen and interviewed by an elected nominating committee. They are then proposed to the current Elder Board and SBC members for approval through a formal vote. These candidates are active leaders at SBC, known for their exemplary Christian character, integrity, and adherence to biblical qualifications as outlined in Titus 1:6–9 and I Timothy 3:1–7. The committee aims to recommend a diverse group of men in age, ethnicity, background, and expertise for effective representation and service to the SBC congregation.

Elders serve four-year terms, with eligibility for renomination after a one-year break from their term. Annually, around one-fourth of the Elders' terms expire. The Board consists of 12 to 20 voting members.