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Church Plants and Weekly Communion

Posted on November 20, 2014March 9, 2021 by ptsblog
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Review of Ronald P. Byars, Come and See: Presbyterian Congregations Celebrating Weekly Communion This book review can also be read in the Nov. 10, 2014, issue of The Presbyterian Outlook (Vol. 196, No. 23).   Ronald Byars believes passionately in weekly communion. For him, nothing is more important to the life of the church today,…

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Church Planting and Fresh Expressions: What Kind of Service Comes First?

Posted on November 18, 2014March 9, 2021 by ptsblog
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On Nov. 14, 2014, pastors and lay-leaders came from all around our region to Pittsburgh Theological Seminary to attend a Fresh Expressions Vision Day. Having originated in the Church of England ten years ago, Fresh Expressions is a movement which encourages the formation of new Christian communities that connect with our changing culture. Though they…

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Theology’s Role in Social Work

Posted on November 10, 2014January 22, 2021 by ptsblog
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Micah 6:8 gives the call to all Christians and all social workers: “And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.” I would argue that the values of social workers defined by the National Association of Social Workers Pennsylvania Chapter, of which…

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