Skip to content

Pittsburgh Theological Seminary

Grounded in Faith, Formed in Community

Menu
  • Home
  • Contact Us
Menu

Category: Ministry

I am aging, just like you

Posted on July 12, 2022June 28, 2022 by ptsblog
Print Friendly, PDF & Email

by Hattie Taylor It’s as clear as the lack of lines on my face I am “still young.” Could I have chosen to become A pastor at a later time I would have. But I did not choose without pause At the age of 15 I pursued a call. Different pulpits have been filled For…

Share this:

  • Facebook
  • Email
  • Twitter
Read more

Should I Go to Seminary?

Posted on June 27, 2022June 27, 2022 by ptsblog
Print Friendly, PDF & Email

Seminary: that’s for pastors, right? Well, yes and no. Seminaries and theological schools are training grounds for those called to Christian ministry in a local church context. But a theological education can add value to many other vocational pursuits. People choose to attend seminary for a variety of reasons: to apply theological knowledge to their…

Share this:

  • Facebook
  • Email
  • Twitter
Read more

Why is Sunday Morning the Most Segregated Hour in America?

Posted on May 31, 2022June 6, 2022 by ptsblog
Print Friendly, PDF & Email

  The Rev. Dr. Asa J. Lee, president of Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, appeared on the Among Neighbors podcast on March 9, 2022. In this episode he explores the history behind the racial divide that exists in America’s churches and offers guidance on fostering healthy relationships today across that divide. Shared here is a transcript of…

Share this:

  • Facebook
  • Email
  • Twitter
Read more

Posts pagination

  • Previous
  • 1
  • …
  • 18
  • 19
  • 20
  • 21
  • 22
  • 23
  • 24
  • …
  • 70
  • Next

Founded in 1794, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary is a graduate theological school of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), offering master's and doctor of ministry degrees as well as certificate programs. Participating in God's ongoing mission in the world, Pittsburgh 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.

Recent Posts

  • Lives of Faith and Service: Distinguished Alums of 2025
  • How Do I Help Someone Struggling With Their Faith?
  • Who Is My Neighbor? – The Rev. Dr. MaryAnn Rennie on Place, History, and Church “for” Community
  • Am I Preaching a Genuine Word?
  • Who Is My Neighbor? The Rev. Kathryn Lester-Bacon on Neighbor, Change, and Mutual Responsibility

Categories

  • Book Recommendations
  • Church Planting
  • Counseling
  • Inside the PTS Curriculum
  • Ministry
  • People of PTS
  • Protestant Spirituality
  • Seminary and Programs
  • Sermon Writing Tips
  • Social Work
  • Theological Reflection
  • Uncategorized
  • Who Is My Neighbor?

Archives

Tags

Bible study Black History Month Call to ministry Christian spirituality church planting church planting for new communities church planting in pennsylvania Communion elements community Community worship doctor of ministry education faith and politics fasting Festivals and holy days Good Samaritan Lent master of divinity mdiv alumni mdiv program mdiv program and social work MDiv program Pittsburgh ministry Ministry conferences and events Mission reflections mission trip pastoral care pastoral counseling Pastoral vocation PCUSA Seminary community seminary experience Seminary experiences sermon writing tips Social justice Spiritual journeys St. Patrick theological education theology and social work Urban ministry Volunteering Women in ministry world mission World Mission Initiative Youth ministry

Top Posts and Pages

  • Why does God hate me?
    Why does God hate me?
  • A Day in the Life: Undergraduate Fellowship Program
    A Day in the Life: Undergraduate Fellowship Program
  • That For Which I am Thankful
    That For Which I am Thankful
  • Church Planting: A Rollercoaster Ride
    Church Planting: A Rollercoaster Ride
  • Mother of a Movement: Mamie Till-Bradley
    Mother of a Movement: Mamie Till-Bradley
  • A Mission Reflection: What is God Calling You to Remain Faithful In?
    A Mission Reflection: What is God Calling You to Remain Faithful In?
  • Inside the PTS Curriculum: American Religious Biography
    Inside the PTS Curriculum: American Religious Biography
  • Theology  and Superheroes: Stained Glass Comics
    Theology and Superheroes: Stained Glass Comics
  • Rachel Held Evans and Grace
    Rachel Held Evans and Grace
  • Five Things St. Patrick Can Teach Church Planters
    Five Things St. Patrick Can Teach Church Planters

Subscribe to Blog via E-mail

Enter your e-mail address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by e-mail.

© 2025 Pittsburgh Theological Seminary | Powered by Superbs Personal Blog theme