Fr. Rusty holds dual-major Bachelor of Science degrees in Bible and Psychology from Manhattan Christian College and Kansas State University, a Master of Arts in Psychology and Personnel Services from Eastern New Mexico University, and the Doctor of Christian Counseling from Bethany Theological Seminary.  He has 14 years experience as Choir Master and has composed numerous mass responsories and choral anthems, as well as music for small ensembles.  He is licensed in the State of North Carolina as a Licensed Professional Counselor and is employed in the secular environment as a personal consultant to managers in industry.  He is married and has two grown children.

Fr. Rusty has served as the Rector of St. Augustine's Anglican Church since June of 2005.  He is a Professor of Pastoral Counseling at St. Andrew's Theological College and Seminary.  He holds as his motto for pastoral ministry the simple yet profound words of St. Augustine of Hippo, "Every saint has a past, and every sinner has a future."