Pittsburgh Theological Seminary

10/19/2026

What a gift to bring together decades of leadership, wisdom, and vision. President Asa Lee recently shared lunch with President Emeritus Sam Calian and his wife, Doris, reflecting on Sam’s 25 years as president of Pittsburgh Theological Seminary and talking together about the future of theological edu-cation. We’re grateful for Sam’s enduring wisdom and for President Lee’s thoughtful, forward-looking leadership of PTS today.

10/18/2026

10/16/2026

The landscape of ministry and community is shifting. What does it take to ensure the message of the church stays rooted in tradition while remaining practical for the world we live in today? How can theological education become a reality for community leaders who have been left out due to barriers of time, cost, or access?

In this video, the Rev. Erik Hoeke, director of continuing education and executive director of Ignite at PTS and the Rev. Joan Prentice ’05/’11, Ignite instructor and member of the PTS board of directors, discuss the Ignite at PTS: Microcredentials for Ministry program, and how Ignite brings theological education beyond the graduate classroom directly into the pews, equipping lay leaders with the practical knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to answer God’s call and serve effectively in today’s church. Apply by November 1 to begin in January. Learn more and apply at https://www.pts.edu/ignite.

10/15/2026

There’s still time to register for our free Oct. 24 Praying in Color workshop! Join us at 8:30 a.m. for breakfast, followed by a workshop as author Sybil MacBeth leads us through an introduction to this meditative faith practice. No artistic skill necessary! Register now at https://www.pts.edu/praying-in-color-workshop.

10/14/2026

PTS is hiring! Reporting to the President, the Chief of Staff and Secretary to the Board of Directors provides executive level administrative support to the President and to the Board of Directors. In this role, the Chief of Staff provides strategic leadership at the direction of the President with seminary special projects, provides administrative leadership and coordination to the seminary’s Cabinet, and conducts overall administrative leadership in the Office of the President. The Secretary to the Board of Directors manages correspondence to the Board, provides administrative support to the Chair of the Board in their institutional role, and coordinates all aspects of board committees and board meetings. As a single position in a dual role, the Chief of Staff and Secretary to the Board of Directors offers pivotal strategic counsel and advice to the seminary’s executive leadership, specifically the President and Board chairperson.

Interested or know of someone who would be perfect? Read the full job description and apply at https://www.pts.edu/employment-opportunities.

10/12/2026

Celebrate Archaeology Month with PTS! Don’t forget to register for next week’s archaeology lecture on Oct. 22 at 7:00 p.m. “Recent Discoveries at Nimrud and Nineveh in Iraq” with Dr. Michael Danti, director of the Kelso Museum of Near Eastern Archaeology. Attend in-person or online! The Kelso Museum of Near Eastern Archaeology will be open before and after the lecture. Register at https://www.pts.edu/museum-lecture.

10/09/2026

Join PTS for a screening and panel discussion at Shadyside Presbyterian Church featuring clips from the acclaimed documentary “Christianity at a Crossroads” on Thurs., October 22, 2026, 6:00-8:00 p.m. For generations, Christianity has been at the center of American religious and civic life. But church attendance and affiliation have been changing for decades, while new forms of Christian community are emerging. The four-part series Christianity at a Crossroads asks what those changes mean for the future of the church. Martin Doblmeier, the producer and director, will be on hand to provide commentary and perspective. Whether you’re a pastor, lifelong churchgoer, someone who has stepped away from organized religion, or simply curious about where Christianity is headed, we hope you’ll join us for an evening of important conversation about what comes next.

Light bites will be provided. The event is free, with donations welcome. Register now to attend https://www.pts.edu/christianity-at-a-crossroads.

10/08/2026

Help us celebrate the Metro-Urban Institute’s 35th Anniversary “Facing the Future with Faith: Imagining a Just World for All” on Oct. 23 with the following events: 10:00 a.m. Intensive Course at PTS lead by Dr. Obery M. Hendricks Jr., and 6:00 p.m. Anniversary Banquet at Hosanna House, 807 Wallace Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15221. Register now for both at https://www.pts.edu/MUI-35th-year-celebration.

10/06/2026

Have you ever wished your church’s meetings ran more effectively? The Rev. Annamarie Groenenboom '17 outlines often misapplied and misunderstood aspects of Robert’s Rules of Order, a parliamentary process often used in church spaces, and reflects on how orderly meetings can support a church team’s discernment and ministry effectiveness. Read more at https://ow.ly/SLup50ZV0ni