Skip to content

Pittsburgh Theological Seminary

Grounded in Faith, Formed in Community

Menu
  • Home
  • Contact Us
Menu

Search Results for: Rev Derek R Davenport

Easter sunrise service in Pittsburgh

Easter Dawns in Pittsburgh’s Riverview Park

Posted on March 29, 2018January 28, 2021 by ptsblog

“Easter Sunrise Service in the park. It sounded good to our family. But the only one we knew about in Pittsburgh was held in Schenley Park, way on the other side of the city. It would mean at least an hour’s street car ride to get there, so, of course, we didn’t go. That was…

Share this:

  • Facebook
  • Email
  • Twitter
Read more

An Unusual Church Planting Journey

Posted on June 9, 2017August 2, 2021 by ptsblog

I’ll be 47 years old in July. Like most second career seminarians I’ve met, I had little if any idea why I was there, and to be honest, I had little idea of what seminary was supposed to be. My life to that point had been driven by a lot of things, none of which…

Share this:

  • Facebook
  • Email
  • Twitter
Read more
what is epiphany

What is Epiphany?

Posted on January 18, 2017August 2, 2021 by ptsblog

What is Epiphany? Epiphany is a celebration in the Christian liturgical year occurring Jan. 6. Every year, Christians celebrate the “A-Team” church holidays—Christmas and Easter. Nothing is on par with those two.[1] Then there are the sort of “B-Team” holidays. Some churches get excited about Pentecost, Ash Wednesday, or the events of Holy Week, and some…

Share this:

  • Facebook
  • Email
  • Twitter
Read more

Posts pagination

  • Previous
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • …
  • 8
  • 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

  • Opening A New Chapter—A Second-Career Student’s Story
  • The Fred McFeely Rogers Awardee for Creative Ministry (2025)
  • Pastor Burnout
  • The Promise of Pentecost
  • Praying for the Global Church

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 Fred Rogers 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 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?
  • Opening A New Chapter—A Second-Career Student's Story
    Opening A New Chapter—A Second-Career Student's Story
  • Pastoral Care and Counseling to Help Families Heal
    Pastoral Care and Counseling to Help Families Heal
  • Inside the PTS Curriculum: God-Talk and Public Leadership
    Inside the PTS Curriculum: God-Talk and Public Leadership
  • Is Jesus Coming Back Last Week?
    Is Jesus Coming Back Last Week?
  • Praying with People Grieving Loss from Suicide
    Praying with People Grieving Loss from Suicide

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