Pittsburgh Theological Seminary
Grounded in Faith, Formed in Community
“Being a caregiver is easy,” said no one, ever. Whether you work for a health care agency, a hospital, or care for a loved one at home, being a caregiver is incredibly draining work. You are expected to give all you can to help someone get through another day. The hours are long, the work…
Counseling and care for patients at end of life presents numerous and complex medical, emotional, and spiritual issues. These issues are often treated separately, yet they overlap and intermingle in the experience of the dying patient. Some may argue that doctors and pastors should operate in our various spheres of influence and expertise and stay…
Have you ever overheard a conversation between a wedding coordinator and the pastor? I had one that went like this: Wedding Coordinator: “Have you met the bride yet? She is a real Bridezilla. Her first question was about the carpet. She wanted to know if we were going to have it changed before her wedding….