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Pets of PTS

Posted on October 4, 2022September 29, 2022 by ptsblog
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Our pets are important to us. These furry or feathered friends work their way into our hearts, shape our schedules, and offer unique companionship. They show us what it looks like to receive care as we are called to rely upon and trust in God and community. They also hold us accountable to God’s call…

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Valentour Scholar Studies Pandemic’s Impact on Mission Trips

Posted on September 27, 2022September 7, 2022 by ptsblog
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It was a globe-trotting summer for 2022 PTS Valentour Scholar Hannah Ostlund, who traversed to Peru, Malawi, and the U.S./Mexico border over 10 weeks. During her journeys, she studied the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on short-term missions and what it means for the future of God’s mission in our world. Here are a few…

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Creating a Narrative Budget

Posted on September 20, 2022September 29, 2022 by ptsblog
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This is part 2 of 2 in a series about church budgeting. Read Part 1, “Budgets Tell a Story” A mentor once taught me that no one has ever been inspired to give by looking at a line item budget. Yet year after year, I hear of churches passing around the budget so congregants can…

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