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Participating in God's ongoing mission in the world, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary is a community of Christ joining in the Spirit's work of forming and equipping people for ministries familiar and yet to unfold and communities present and yet to be gathered.
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In the Way of Jesus
Since 1794 Pittsburgh Theological Seminary has been preparing students in the way of Jesus. We welcome neighbors; share meals, differences, and experiences; expand our minds; and expect to be challenged by the broad range of beliefs we bring to the table.
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Academic Rigor
The established academic rigor of more than 200 years of theological education, and the depth and diversity of our faculty, ensure our student community learns, grows, and flourishes on a path to practical ministry. Our students prepare to engage in God's work with parishes, nonprofits, and institutions specific to their call.
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Service to the Church and Community
From our extensive theological library, archaeological museum, and printed and digital publications, to welcoming participation in our robust continuing education program, mission-related opportunities, and youth ministry institute, the Seminary models what it means to be a valuable resource for the church and the world.
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When you give to Pittsburgh Seminary, you invest in men and women who, in and out of the classroom, are preparing to participate with Christ in the transformative work of gospel ministry around the globe—whether in traditional church settings, entrepreneurial church plants, or missional initiatives. Your giving supports student scholarships, faculty development, educational programs such as the World Mission Initiative, Church Planting Initiative, and Metro-Urban Institute, and much more.

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World Mission Initiative is committed to offering intercultural, experiential learning opportunities for students and congregation mission leaders to help shape the ways that they engage in God’s mission.
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The World Mission Initiative offers a number of ways for congregations, students, and others to get involved in what God's doing in the world. Whether it's a short-term mission trip, evaluating your church's mission program, or financially supporting WMI's mission, we encourage you to get involved!
Mission Trips
Open to PTS students, local pastors, and church mission leaders, our mission trips provide theological lessons and life-changing experiences. Many students believe that their experiences in cross-cultural mission will affect their ministry—whether in the church, the community, or the world!
Mission Resources
Planning a short-term mission trip? Check out the various resources including denominational mission organizations, world news and prayer links, as well as faith-based partners in Pittsburgh.
Upcoming Events
WMI works to mobilize your mission ministry. Join us for our upcoming events, which include lectures by international mission leaders, a workshop to help you discern your call to mission, and our bi-annual conference, among others.

SAVE THE DATE! WMI CONFERENCE / MCCLURE LECTURE

Jesus Christ and the 'Dividing Wall': Race and God's Mission

Oct. 2-3, 2020

Join us as World Mission Initiative brings together world-class speakers, compelling workshops, vibrant, multi-cultural worship, and people from across Western Pennsylvania who long to engage in mission in the way of Jesus Christ, unencumbered by racial assumptions and blind spots. This conference is in conjunction with our annual McClure Lecture in World Mission and Evangelism.

Featured Speakers

Brenda Salter McNeil Dr. Salter McNeil is recognized internationally as one of the foremost leaders of reconciliation. She will also be delivering the McClure Lecture as part of this conference. In her book, A Credible Witness, she tells why reconciliation to God and to each other are necessary, and moves you to be a person whose evangelism happens through a right relationship with God and others.

Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove In his book, Free to Be Bound: Church Beyond the Color Line, Wilson-Hartgrove writes about racism and the central importance of racial reconciliation to Christianity. The same Christianity that sang “Amazing grace, how sweet the sound” also perpetuated racial injustice and white supremacy in the name of Jesus.

This event is co-sponsored by the Office of Continuing Education at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. Please stay tuned for more information in the coming months!

Check out photos from the 2018 conference.

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