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Palm Wednesday – How the Church Responds to Violence

Posted on April 7, 2017January 28, 2021 by ptsblog
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I am continually faced with my powerlessness over gun violence and its traumatic effect(s) upon me personally and the community in which I live. This past Wednesday afternoon, my four-year old daughter and I, heard around 10 gunshots as we stood near my bedroom window. This is the second time in two weeks that we…

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5 Practical Considerations for the Church Planting Process

Posted on March 6, 2017January 28, 2021 by ptsblog
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In my years as a church planter, I’ve learned a thing or two. Here are my five practical considerations for the church planting process: 1. Work on a team. If there isn’t someone on your team who can tell you when you’re wrong without starting a fight, you’ll end up with an ineffective ministry. Your…

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10 Things I’m Glad I Learned in Seminary

Posted on March 2, 2017January 28, 2021 by ptsblog
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I graduated from Pittsburgh Seminary last June with my M.Div. Six months ago, I began my first call. As the temporary, solo pastor at Mt. Nebo United Presbyterian Church. One of the unexpected blessings to my current call is that I manage a preschool. Last week I met with my head preschool teacher to discuss…

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