Mission and Evangelism, Pathways Online Course

Mondays, April 28-June 2 Instructor: Rev. Dr. Aram Feinberg The overarching goal of this course is to develop a contextual framework to understand mission and evangelism. Students will re-imagine the contours of mission and the task of evangelism, involving a theologically based approach to mission and evangelism and considering the impact of the growing demographic of the “unaffiliated” (or Spiritual…

Pathways Online Course: Mission and Evangelism

Led by: Rev. Dr. Aram Feinberg Mondays, April 15-May 20, 2024 | 7-9 p.m. Eastern Time The overarching goal of this course is to develop a contextual framework for being a Reformed faith community in today’s context. To be more specific, students will be invited to imagine the contours of evangelism in today’s modern day context, which necessarily involves a…

Faith and Money

Date: March 19 – 22, 2018 Location: Union Presbyterian Seminary, Paisley Hall, 1204 Palmyra Ave., Richmond, VA 23227 Led by: The Rev. Debra Mumford, Ph.D., Frank H. Caldwell Professor of Homiletics and is Director of Money Matters for Ministry at the Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. Cost: $295, includes lunch on March 20 and 21. CEUs: 1.8 Note:…

Workshop Choices

Director of Children, Youth and Family Ministries–Bradley Hills Presbyterian Church–Bethesda, MD

…after worship on most Sundays and, on occasion, some weekdays. • Organizing and leading youth summer mission/spiritual trips, in conjunction with pastors and lay leaders. • Overseeing the provision of nursery childcare workers, whose work may be paid or volunteer. • Helping to organize confirmation classes, in coordination with our pastors. • Leading and promoting Summer Vacation Bible School (a…

Teaching Elder of Word and Sacrament–First Presbyterian Church–Glenwood Springs, CO

…our community and be open, engaged, inspired, and compassionate followers of Jesus Christ, serving our community with God’s love; participate in our missions – Feed My Sheep, One Square Meal, Gather Round, community garden and more. Visit our website – www. glenwoodspringsfpc.org. We are listed on the PCUSA Church Leadership Connection or contact Pam Fielding at 973-534-7488 0r psfielding@yahoo.com ad-for-pastor…

Statement from President Blount on the passing of former professor Dean McBride

…“Catholic Biblical Quarterly,” and UPSem’s own journal “Interpretation.” He also served on the committee which produced the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible. He has published widely major biblical articles and has edited key and important volumes, among them: “Ancient Israelite Religion: Essays in Honor of Frank Moore Cross,” with Patrick Miller and Paul Hanson; “God Who Creates: Essays…

A call to serve those in hurricane’s path

…attention is drawn inexorably to the next news cycles: Kavanaugh, Nikki Haley, Hurricane Michael. Hurricane Florence and the damage it left, particularly in the Carolinas, fades in the public consciousness. Rev. Dr. Daniel Lewis “This is right when we need help the most,” says the Rev. Dr. Daniel Lewis, pastor at First Presbyterian Church in Wilmington. “The initial danger has…

Alt-right rally: Praying for the enemy

…meant to diffuse and de-escalate the situation and I understand that and support his position as an elected official. Pastors answer and are responsible to a different call. Protests, especially demonstrations like this one, need the pastors’ presence; to wear the robe, the collar, the stole, whatever, and simply walk around as a powerful witness to the faithful and the…

Associate Pastor (Children & Youth)–Trinity Presbyterian Church– Pensacola, FL

…our congregation as volunteers, teachers, and mentors in all aspects of these ministries -To work with the Senior Pastor, Staff and Session to further the mission and ministry of Trinity Presbyterian Church -Assist the Pastor with worship, sacraments, and preaching as scheduled Expanded descriptions of Primary Responsibilities: -Evaluate current needs and structure of our program for Children and Youth -Work…

Christian Hope in the Holy Land: A Story of Resilience

Join us for lunch and conversation with theologian, author and social entrepreneur Dr. Mitri Raheb, Founder and President of Dar al-Kalima University in Bethlehem. Dr. Raheb is the most widely published Palestinian theologian to date, as well as a co-founder of Bright Stars of Bethlehem, a nonprofit 501c3 in the USA. Dr. Raheb appears in the Belk Chapel of the…

Extending Union’s reach into East Africa

…We also hope that we will be able to send our students to study in unique ministry and theological education settings around the globe. In addition to strengthening partnerships in Ghana and South Korea, UPSem has established or formalized partnerships with seminaries and churches in India, Liberia, Poland, Taiwan, and the United States. We are in conversation with seminaries and…

Congregational Corner: Mercy Calls

…best. The win was more important than the fellowship and relationship. I think about my struggle and desire for mercy and can’t help but think of so many who I see every day, asking the same question. The individuals who are just trying to pay for basic groceries, but the paycheck didn’t come on time. The family who is trying…

President Blount statement on passing of Rev. Dr. Willie Woodson

…human being whose joy of life and passion for Christian discipleship shone through in everything he did and with everyone whom he engaged. Filled with an abundance of gratitude for how God had moved in his life, he responded by being abundant in love with others. A devoted pastor who retired from one pastorate into the ministry of another, he…

Interim/Transitional Ministry Training Week 1

Interim/Transitional Ministry Training Week 1 Embodying Transitional Leadership Today: Person, Place, Purpose, and Possibilities DATES: November 14 – 18, 2022 LOCATION: Paisley Hall on the Richmond campus of Union Presbyterian Seminary LED BY: Rev. Nancy Dolan, Rev. Laura Sherwood, Dr. Dorothee Tripodi Full leader bios can be viewed on the registration site, under the Leaders tab. DESCRIPTION: For pastors and…

Online Course: Human Growth & Faith Development (for Christian Educator Certification)

…certification. This course is open to all and participants do not need to be seeking certification in order to participate. Course Format: This course will meet entirely online, both asynchronously and synchronously. Each week, asynchronous online course work will be assigned. Those assignments and course documents will be posted on Blackboard. Each registered participant will receive login credentials to Blackboard,…

Professor Melanie Jones to Present at 2019 ECFFM Forum

Professor Melanie Jones will co-lead a workshop entitled “The Black Student Money Story: Scripting New Narratives” at the Economic Challenges Facing Future Ministers Forum: Healthy Schools/Healthy Students. The Forum, hosted by the Association of Theological Schools, will be held in Pittsburg, PA, from November 6-8, 2019. Melanie C. Jones is Instructor of Ethics, Theology and Culture and Director of the…

Church Administrator–Georgetown Presbyterian Church–Washington D.C.

…including supervision of third party bookkeeper; ensure proper payment of vendors; facilitate receipt of stewardship donations; assist in budgeting process. – Security: Be an active contact and participant on the church security team. – Sunday morning: Assist with logistics around Sunday morning activities. REQUIREMENTS – Proven experience as an Administrator or similar role. – College degree or equivalent required. –…

Middle East Travel Seminar: Surprising spiritual moments

…to not leave that holy space without tears or our own reminder of how we should live out baptized life. After Bethany, we made the long ascent through the plains of Moab, past Mount Nebo, and on to the town of Madaba (biblical reference: Numbers 21:30) where Niem informs us Madaba could be the home of Ruth and her parents….

Hitting a moving target

…would be so much easier to provide pastoral care as needed and focus on the other part of the common title “associate pastor for youth and young adults.” Ministry isn’t supposed to be easy, though. And being a young adult is even harder (Yes, I said it!). If you are in a congregation trying to figure out just what to…

Appreciation of Music Is Motivation for Gift to Watts Organ Fund

…goes back many years. “I knew Union from my Presbyterian beginnings,” he explains. Dr. Trevathan has fond childhood memories of visits from Seminary faculty, who preached in his parents’ church in the town of Fountain—in Pitt County, North Carolina, some 18 miles from his home in Greenville. “My parents supplied the fried chicken dinner,” he says. “I wanted to make…