Too often I hear people say, “The Church is dying.” I suppose what they mean to say is, “The number of active members in mainline churches in the United States is steadily declining.” In fact, the Church – even the Presbyterian Church – is growing rapidly elsewhere in the world. While traveling on a World Mission…
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A Mission Reflection: More Than a Building
Our group of seven students and two leaders spent the better part of two weeks in Brazil. The first week was spent in Manaus, a city in the heart of the Amazon. We visited numerous churches and pastors and tried to soak up as much information as possible. These pastors are so passionate and humble…
Guest Speakers: Formation for Students and the Community
There is a lot happening on our campus next week. It’s amazing how our little corner of Western Pennsylvania on the PTS campus, draws guests from around the country and the world. These guests are leaders in the church, biblical scholars, biblical archaeologists, missionaries, and leaders in the community advocating for justice. Guests come to this…