Four of Mission del Sol Presbyterian Church’s pastors since 1985 have been Pittsburgh Seminary graduates. There’s a well-worn path from Pittsburgh, Pa. to Tempe, Ariz., but it’s not only snowbirds and retirees who have made this journey. For nearly four decades, Mission del Sol Presbyterian Church has been the destination for alumnae/i of Pittsburgh Theological…
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Partnering Pastors Lead with Trust and Faith
PTS alumnae Kristin Widrich and Sharon Stewart make a dynamic pastoral duo. Since 2020, the Rev. Dr. Kristin Beckstrom Widrich ’04/’19 and the Rev. Sharon Stewart ’12 have served as co-pastors at Jefferson United Presbyterian Church, a small congregation in Jefferson Hills, Pa. Though they have known each other for over 20 years, neither one…
Human Resources as Pastoral Work
Josie Hoover lives out her calling by supporting and empowering the Pittsburgh Seminary staff Being a seminary’s director of human resources is a perfect fit for Dr. Josetta (Josie) Hoover. In addition to her proven track record in HR, she also has an M.Div. and D.Min., and has taught and published in theological education. Her…