Pittsburgh Theological Seminary
Grounded in Faith, Formed in Community
Last Thursday marked Ascension Day in the liturgical calendar, an ecumenical observance falling on either the 40th day after Easter or the following Sunday (depending on tradition and ecclesial province). Though acknowledged by many traditions—as a Principal Feast in the Anglican Communion and as a Solemnity in the Roman Catholic Church, for example—the commemoration of…
If you need help or are experiencing crisis, please call the national suicide and crisis lifeline by dialing 988. Caring for and walking with those whose hurt we cannot heal is part of the call and regular work of the pastor. We as Christians do not worship a God of quick fixes; we confess a…
“What are some books that every pastor should read?” PTS faculty were asked this question in spring 2023. Consider these 14 recommendations for pastoral leadership: James Miller, Go Grow Your Church!: Spiritual Leadership for African American Congregations Gil Rendle, Quietly Courageous: Leading the Church in a Changing World Barbara Brown Taylor, The Preaching Life Eugene…