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Seasons of Change

Posted on August 7, 2023August 1, 2023 by ptsblog
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“It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not fail you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed” (Deut 31:8, NRSVUE). Seasons of change and transition are difficult to navigate. Feelings of all kinds bubble up inside of us: joy, terror, stress, and everything else in…

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Bar+Church

Posted on July 31, 2023August 1, 2023 by ptsblog
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At first glance, Bar+Church seems like an odd mixture or even a recipe for disaster. But instead it provides a holy experience. On a Sunday evening, surrounded by beer taps and TV screens, Jesus shows up. A dog-eared Bible next to a glass of the latest lager becomes a holy moment for anyone. Exchanging the…

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Books Every Pastor Should Read

Posted on July 24, 2023June 29, 2023 by ptsblog
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“What are some books that every pastor should read?” PTS faculty were asked this question in spring 2023, resulting in a very long list of recommendations. Rather than list specific titles, Directors’ Bicentennial Professor of Theology the Rev. Dr. Edwin Chr. van Driel suggests nine categories of books for pastors to consider. He says: “’Every…

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