Topical Resources
In addition to our seasonal resources, the Seminary offers a variety of other ministry resources organized here by category. You may also find these lecture and book discussion guides helpful, provided by the Office of Continuing Education.
Race and Faith
Offering a variety of materials helpful to individuals, church communities, and neighborhoods as a means of promoting knowledge, understanding, compassion, and peace among all God’s people.
Praying with Others through the Challenges of Life
This five-part prayer resource written by faculty, program directors, and leaders from the Pittsburgh Theological Seminary community provides thoughtful essays on ways Christians can pray with people experiencing life’s challenges.
Youth Ministry
Suicide and Suicidal Thoughts: A Youth Ministry Conversation
This presentation addresses suicide and suicidal thoughts. Learn more about the "s" word that Christians fear.
Are We There Yet? Safe Travels with Youth
In this webinar for Christian educators, Lisa Brown discusses traveling with youth groups.
The Curse of Awesome
The fictional account of two leaders in The Curse of Awesome illustrates the Miller Summer Youth Institute's approach to leadership.
Inquisitive Anthills
Inquisitive Anthills is a series of nine tips designed to help you ask better discussion questions of youth groups.
Reflections from Wise Old Dudes and Dudettes: Mentoring
Reflections from Wise Old Dudes and Dudettes: Mentoring is written by friends of the Miller Summer Youth Institute and addresses mentoring. This e-book is also available for your Kindle.
SYI Youth Ministry Certificate
Check out the slide show that the Seminary's Miller Summer Youth Insitute has used when training youth leaders from around the country.
Music (Guitar and Wind Instruments)
The Miller Summer Youth Institute Guitar Hymnal and SYI Hymnal for Wind Instruments are designed for a wide range of guitar and wind players and musical environments—perfect for the youth in your congregation with marching band or orchestra experience.
PTS Blog
The Seminary's blog offers a variety of ministry reflections written by members of the PTS community. Check out the most recent posts or read them by category:
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