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Sweethearts of PTS

Posted on February 14, 2023February 3, 2023 by ptsblog
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Pittsburgh Theological Seminary is more than a place for theological education. It’s also a place where many people meet their life partner! On this Valentine’s Day, we celebrate all who found love at PTS. Here are three stories of alumnae/i who are also PTS Sweethearts! Dr. Andrea Hall ’07 and the Rev. Dr. Sean Hall…

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What’s Around the Corner in 2023?

Posted on January 31, 2023January 30, 2023 by ptsblog
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Recently I had the pleasure of being on a panel with the wise folks at Pneumatrix and the Center for Healthy Churches, wherein we talked about what is around the corner for church in the year 2023. Matt Cook, who led the webinar, asked some excellent questions, but the one that captured me most was:…

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Extreme Makeover: Church Bulletin

Posted on January 24, 2023January 23, 2023 by ptsblog
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There is something about the church bulletin that screams, “PUT EVERYTHING IN HERE BUT THE KITCHEN SINK!” We live in a society that is quite literally saturated with information. We stand by the statement that “more is more”, and yet, the competition for space in our brain is an ongoing battle. Enter the church bulletin….

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