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Mission
Participating in God's ongoing mission in the world, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary is a community of Christ joining in the Spirit's work of forming and equipping people for ministries familiar and yet to unfold and communities present and yet to be gathered.
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In the Way of Jesus
Since 1794 Pittsburgh Theological Seminary has been preparing students in the way of Jesus. We welcome neighbors; share meals, differences, and experiences; expand our minds; and expect to be challenged by the broad range of beliefs we bring to the table.
Academics
Academic Rigor
The established academic rigor of more than 200 years of theological education, and the depth and diversity of our faculty, ensure our student community learns, grows, and flourishes on a path to practical ministry. Our students prepare to engage in God's work with parishes, nonprofits, and institutions specific to their call.
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Service to the Church and Community
From our extensive theological library, archaeological museum, and printed and digital publications, to welcoming participation in our robust continuing education program, mission-related opportunities, and youth ministry institute, the Seminary models what it means to be a valuable resource for the church and the world.
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Support Theological Education
When you give to Pittsburgh Seminary, you invest in men and women who, in and out of the classroom, are preparing to participate with Christ in the transformative work of gospel ministry around the globe—whether in traditional church settings, entrepreneurial church plants, or missional initiatives. Your giving supports student scholarships, faculty development, educational programs such as the World Mission Initiative, Church Planting Initiative, and Metro-Urban Institute, and much more.

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World Mission Initiative

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World Mission Initiative is committed to offering intercultural, experiential learning opportunities for students and congregation mission leaders to help shape the ways that they engage in God’s mission.
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- PTS Students
- Global Partners
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The World Mission Initiative offers a number of ways for congregations, students, and others to get involved in what God's doing in the world. Whether it's a short-term mission trip, evaluating your church's mission program, or financially supporting WMI's mission, we encourage you to get involved!
Mission Trips
Open to PTS students, local pastors, and church mission leaders, our mission trips provide theological lessons and life-changing experiences. Many students believe that their experiences in cross-cultural mission will affect their ministry—whether in the church, the community, or the world!
Mission Resources
Planning a short-term mission trip? Check out the various resources including denominational mission organizations, world news and prayer links, as well as faith-based partners in Pittsburgh.
Upcoming Events
WMI works to mobilize your mission ministry. Join us for our upcoming events, which include lectures by international mission leaders, a workshop to help you discern your call to mission, and our bi-annual conference, among others.

World Mission Initiative of Pittsburgh Theological Seminary is dedicated to developing mission vision, nurturing missionary vocations, and cultivating missional congregations by helping Christians understand how God is at work in the world and how they can share in that work. WMI offers resources to serve congregations and students.

World Mission Initiative's main vision and purpose is mission mobilization! We hope to lead the church to rediscover its purpose, calling, and missional center.

Over the years, WMI has hosted 10 biennial conferences, countless workshops and global mission guests, and more than 300 seminary students into faith-stretching and ministry-shaping global mission experiences.

Have a story to tell?

WMI is looking for stories of congregations who have over time developed noteworthy practices that may be encouraging/instructive for other congregations to consider. If you have a story and would like to share click here.

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Newsletter

December 2019 E-Newsletter Highlighting a reflection on mission as gratitude, the upcoming intercultural experiential learning course and trips, and WMI year in review.

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Graduate Certificate in Missional Leadership

Want to learn, grow, and network with other mission leaders in the area on how to engage your congregation in God’s ongoing mission in this diverse, globalized, and fragmented world?

Beginning this January 2020, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary will offer the new Graduate Certificate in Missional Leadership. This program consists of four courses (two required and two electives)–Intercultural Experiential Learning (elective and offered in January and June terms), Contextual Analysis, and Missional Leadership and Evangelism (both required courses and offered in Spring Semester), and other electives courses; monthly cohort meetings with peers and mission leaders; and a capstone project.

The application deadline is Dec. 1. Merit scholarships and need-based financial aid are available for students enrolled half time (taking 6 credits per semester). Learn more!

Interested? Apply online! Questions? Please e-mail Bala Khyllep or Hunter Farrell.

Pittsburgh Theological Seminary
616 North Highland Avenue | Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Phone: 412-362-5610