Josie Hoover lives out her calling by supporting and empowering the Pittsburgh Seminary staff Being a seminary’s director of human resources is a perfect fit for Dr. Josetta (Josie) Hoover. In addition to her proven track record in HR, she also has an M.Div. and D.Min., and has taught and published in theological education. Her…
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Be the Good You Wish to See
Second year student Noah Morgan likes to remind people that there is still good in the world. That’s one of many reasons he’s pursuing his M.Div. at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary and preparing for ordination in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) to follow God’s call into local parish ministry. “I was a preacher’s kid growing up, so…
A “Hot and Cold” Call to Ministry
Second year M.Div. student Stephanie Backus wants people to know that God will never leave nor forsake us, even if we leave or forsake God. She knows this from experience. Her call to ministry has sometimes felt like playing the children’s game of “hot or cold” and searching in the dark for the unknown thing…