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Neighbors in the Doctor of Ministry Program

Posted on January 30, 2024January 29, 2024 by ptsblog
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I heard a knock at the front door of our house we had just moved into in Sewickley, Pa. We had moved from Franklin, Tenn., and were grieving the familiar of what we had left and were apprehensive about what we might find in this new place. I opened the door to see a woman…

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International Student Brings Warmth and Light

Posted on January 22, 2024January 22, 2024 by ptsblog
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Pittsburgh  is known for its cold and cloudy winters. But on even the grayest, dreariest days here, the Rev. Natoya Thomas-Smith’s warm and sunny disposition shines through it all. A native of Jamaica, Natoya admits she misses the sun and beaches of home, in addition to her deep connection to the environment and people of…

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A Pastor to Pastors

Posted on November 20, 2023November 15, 2023 by ptsblog
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Nearly a year into her role as director of the Doctor of Ministry Program at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, the Rev. Dr. Donna Giver-Johnston is finding her stride. A Pittsburgh native, she came to the Seminary in January 2023 after 20 years serving as an ordained Presbyterian pastor, most recently at Community PC of Ben Avon…

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