Welcome to the SED- Rev. Joshua and Sammy Rusert

The installation service for 

Rev. Joshua Rusert

 took place at 

Pilgrim Lutheran Church 

on Sunday, August 19, 2018.

His wife Samantha- Sammy 

joins him in Bethesda, Maryland.

Area pastors from the Circuit 

gathered to bless and welcome Pastor Rusert.

Rev. Joshua Rusert (L)with 

SED President- John Denninger

The Ruserts with President Denninger

Always great to be supported by family.
Joined by Joshua's parents- 
David and Mimi Rusert.

And the prayer for Rev. Josh and Samantha

Craig Mattes- a Discipling Heart

Business & Discipling Ministry

Craig has a passion for being in God’s Word himself, which blossomed into sharing what he was taking in with other people. His personal journaling moved into social media posts, then into small devotional resources, and ultimately into a published book. Each small step led to another.

Craig’s own story is one that is reflected in his writing, “Meet Jesus.” He’s an equipper, recognizing when we are personally meeting with Jesus and getting to know God more fully, we are better equipped to help others meet Jesus. Craig’s relationship with Jesus is filled with grace and patience. I hope his story encourages you to utilize your passions and gifts. Join our conversation!

[NEW PODCAST EPISODE]
http://faithfulinnovation.com/ep-010-craig-mattes/

Thanks to contributing writer Tina Jaison

 for sharing this discipling encouragement.

Sarah Guldalian

Integrating Faith into Business 

ABC, NPR and the WB… Sarah was a rising talent in secular media when she stepped away because of a sense that she didn’t align spiritually. Little did she know that taking a job in ministry media would only be a season of preparation before God nudged her to step back into the world she thought she had left for good. There came a point in time when she felt a sense of calling to serve individuals and organizations back in the world of secular media, which was confirmed by her peers and her employer. Join me for an energy-filled and honest conversation with Sarah Guldalian.

[NEW PODCAST EPISODE]
http://faithfulinnovation.com/ep-012-sarah-guldalian/

Some times a story shows us how God's plan

 can have a path that runs in circles. 

But, it is always learning along the way.

Thanks to Contributing Writer-Tina Jaison
 for sharing this Faithful Innovation story.

Sasha the Comfort Dog and the Burdens

People are hurting, 

everyone has something. 

Outwardly, things could look great,

 but inwardly,

 it just seems that everyone could use a friend,

 everyone could use a little comfort and care. 

This ministry has opened our eyes

 to the needs around us.

Phil and Brenda openly said: 

“We’re not dog people,” 

and yet, 

God called them to be the primary caretakers

 and lead the comfort dog ministry

 at their local church.

 Phil reminded us that God 

doesn’t always call the equipped,

 but He always equips the called!

 “We can see how God has equipped us

 throughout our lives for this!” 

@lcck9sasha Sasha Comfort Dog

Listen to this podcast feature 

about Phil and Linda Burden

 from Faithful Innovations:
http://faithfulinnovation.com/ep-011-brenda-phil-burden/