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The Neighborhood Church of Mister Rogers

Posted on May 22, 2023May 22, 2023 by ptsblog
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Radical is not a word often used to describe Fred Rogers. But his work in children’s television, and especially Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, was ministry ahead of its time. Almost 40 percent of seminary graduates today plan to use their degrees in contexts outside of the local church. Most who serve within the local church will…

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Suicide and Pastoral Care

Posted on May 18, 2023May 19, 2023 by ptsblog
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I am counted among those who go down to the Pit; I am like those who have no help, like those forsaken among the dead, like the slain that lie in the grave, like those whom you remember no more, for they are cut off from your hand. (Psalm 88:4–5) These poignant verses express some…

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Human Resources as Pastoral Work

Posted on May 16, 2023May 4, 2023 by ptsblog
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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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