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Called to Preach, Called to Lead—Ministering For Such a Time as This

Posted on March 27, 2026 by ptsblog

The Rev. Dr. Patrice Fowler-Searcy ’13/’24 is the first Black woman to chair Pittsburgh Theological Seminary’s Board of Directors. Prior to assuming this role, Patrice served the Board for 12 years in a number of capacities, including vice chair during Sandy Lamb’s leadership, chair of the governance committee, and member of the Executive and Student…

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Lessons I Learned as a Clergywoman and a Daughter

Posted on January 20, 2026January 20, 2026 by ptsblog

Above: Emma Kate Lander ’25 and Stephanie Backus ’24 help to lead a service at Hicks Memorial Chapel (PTS campus). My experience as a clergywoman has always been related to my experience as a woman. I remember one of the first times I articulated a desire to be a pastor. I was in first grade,…

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Heroines of History—Frances Willard and Florence Spearing Randolph

Posted on March 3, 2025February 28, 2025 by ptsblog

Above: The Rev. Dr. Donna Giver-Johnston, director of the Doctor of Ministry program, leads worship. When I was a young girl, my favorite superhero—besides my mother, of course—was Wonder Woman. I remember being captivated by her power to repel bullets with her cuffs and capture evil ones with her lasso of truth, all in service…

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