How can we talk about the issues that are affecting people’s lives in a way that does not alienate people on different ends of the political spectrum? How do we find the “Purple Zone”? This year, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary will host its 40th annual Henderson Lectures. The theme of this year’s conference is: “Faithful Resistance: Choosing…
Walking With Others toward Revitalization: The Rev. Dr. N. Graham Standish
At Pittsburgh Theological Seminary’s 2024 Alumnae/i Days gathering, four alums were honored for their work and recognized as this year’s distinguished alumnae/i or received The Fred Rogers Award for Creative Ministry. In this blog series, meet these alums and discover the ways in which they serve God and neighbor in their communities and across the…
4 Tips for Successful Church Stewardship
On the PTS Blog, we invite alumnae/i to share reflections, stories, and practical tips from their ministry experience. This week, the Rev. B.T. Gilligan ’11 offers advice on cultivating a congregation’s healthy relationship with the practice of financial stewardship from his pastoral experience at Nixon UMC. Beyond the Dreaded “Fall Pledge Drive” As a 2011…