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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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Praying with Someone Experiencing Anxiety

Posted on May 9, 2023May 4, 2023 by ptsblog
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Recently I have been struck with the response people give me when I ask them, “What gift or blessing do you deeply desire God to give you?” Invariably, many of them respond with yearning for a kind of faith or trust in God that gives them some deep inner peace which is also manifested outwardly…

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