There have been a lot of discussions pertaining to the future of public education in this country and Pennsylvania has certainly left its marked on the conversation. Almost two-years ago, the Governor of Pennsylvania cut $1B in state funding from the Commonwealth’s budget leaving distressed school districts further distressed—if not taken over—and public universities crying…
Category: Ministry
Melody and Memory: the role sacred music plays in nursing home ministry
When I graduated from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary’s MDiv/MSW program in 2005, theology and sacred music was not something that I had thought much about. I love music. But considering how it would be a part of my ministry was really not something that I had been challenged with during the course of my studies. I…
Improving Ministry: What can we learn from Superheroes?
Whether you live in Washington D.C. or Washington Pa., there are cultural concerns that impact you. Superheroes find a way to reflect that. Don’t believe me? Consider this: Feel like the rapid pace of technology has passed you by? Talk to Captain America. What do we fear about the division between the 99% and the…