Solo Pastor–First Presbyterian Church of Port Huron–Port Huron, MI

Port Huron is a historic and vibrant small city in an ideal location. Known as the Blue Water Area, it takes pride in its remarkable and accessible location along the beautiful and busy St. Clair River and Lake Huron. Yet, it is close to a major urban center (Detroit) and all of its amenities as well as being just minutes…

BLACK ALUMNI ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTER: August 2022

…I blame the church, should I blame national and local politics, should I blame my parents, should I blame my teachers, should I blame my pastors, should I blame God, or should I blame myself! I am no longer a pastor with romanticized notions of life; but now I am a retired, ‘woke’ resident of this time and space and…

Started UPSem 2013: Martin Pruitt (MDiv 2018 / MACE 2019)

…for me to enroll in Charlotte.” This connection between the life in the classroom and that beyond it defines the ethos of seminary, especially the Charlotte campus, for Pruitt. As he sees it, UPSem Charlotte challenges convention. “The Charlotte Campus is so important because it is serving the church in the world in a way that no other seminary quite…

Online Course: Womanist Biblical Interpretation

…courses; however, no course grades or degree credits will be provided. Course participants do not have to be pursuing a certificate of completion in the program in order to take any of the courses listed in the program. Cost: $175 per individual, if register by December 25, 2022. (Note: Beginning, December 26, 2022, individual price increases by $50. Register early…

Online Workshop: The Past, Present, and Future of Giving and Generosity

…reliable Internet connection, built-in or external microphone, and a built-in or external webcam. Cost: Both individual and group registration options are available; group registration consists of up to 3 individuals from the same church or organization. $125 per individual, if register by December 13, 2022. (Note: Beginning, December 14, individual price increases by $15. Register early and save!). $165 per…

Senior Pastor/Head of Staff–Woods Memorial Presbyterian Church–Severna Park, MD

  Woods Memorial Presbyterian Church, a 1200 member congregation in Severna Park, MD is searching for a Senior Pastor/Head of Staff. For more information please refer to MDP #10263 on the CLC website or visit: https://www.woodschurch.org/interim-ministry…

Temporary Supply Pastor (Full Time)–Rock Creek Presbyterian Church–Erwin, TN

Lead worship and midweek devotion, build relationships with congregation and community, lead the church in its ministry. Visit www.rockcreekpc.org/opportunities for more information. Call or email elder Charlie Baxter at 423-943-6578 or baxterp18@hotmail.com. http://www.rockcreekpc.org  …

Online Course: Biblical Interpretation (Pathways & CE certification online course)

Online Course Title: Biblical Interpretation This online course is open to all. The Biblical Interpretation course is a part of the seminary’s Pathways online course program, and this same course has also been approved for those seeking to become a Certified Christian Educator. This 8-week course includes bi-weekly online class meetings, on Thursday evenings, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. EST….

…Youth (CE-Y) Committee. This ministry has typically included a weekly program (i.e., youth group) during the school year providing a mixture of fellowship, service opportunities, and overnight experiences (lock-ins, overnight retreats). Other specific responsibilities in youth faith formation include: ● Implement a comprehensive and cohesive Christian faith formation plan for youth. ● Collaborate with the congregation for integrated, meaningful, and…

Online Workshop: Preparing Your Leadership and Congregation for A Post-Covid Reality

…well as engagement among participants. Participants will need an electronic device equipped with a reliable Internet connection, built-in or external microphone, and a built-in or external webcam. Leader bio: Rev. Chris Bennett is a consultant and facilitator with The Spark Mill, a Richmond-based strategic planning & consulting firm (www.thesparkmill.com). Prior to The Spark Mill, Chris spent 13 years as a…

Dr. Roger Gench to Present 2022 Dawe Lecture

…series, which is held annually at Union Presbyterian Seminary, pays tribute to Dr. and Mrs. Dawe and promotes ethical and religious understanding. Because of Professor Dawe’s long-standing interest and commitments in the area of multi-religious and multi-cultural understanding and interfaith dialogue, this lecture series seeks to contribute to deepened awareness and insight in these areas of intellectual and especially practical…

Curso en línea “Senderos” (Online Course in Spanish)

…de octubre de 2021): $55 USD Las inscripciones se mantendrán abiertas hasta las 7 a.m. del día en que comience el curso. Inscríbase pronto para ahorrar. ************************* El registro en línea está abierta. Haga clic aquí. Para cambiar el idioma de las páginas de registro, seleccione el menú desplegable en la esquina superior derecha para seleccionar su idioma de preferencia….

Parables of Jesus

…through His telling of parables? What do the parables have to say to twenty-first-century listeners? This five-week course on the parables of Jesus will explore questions such as these, and in so doing, invite participants to deepen their understanding of the Gospels, and to gain fresh insight into the mission and message of Jesus—for both the first and the twenty-first…

Parables of Jesus

…through His telling of parables? What do the parables have to say to twenty-first-century listeners? This five-week course on the parables of Jesus will explore questions such as these, and in so doing, invite participants to deepen their understanding of the Gospels, and to gain fresh insight into the mission and message of Jesus—for both the first and the twenty-first…

The Christian Life – Pathways Online Course

This is an online course that is open to all. This course includes five (5) online class meetings, on Tuesday evenings, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. EST. In addition to the live class meetings, this course includes both reading and written assignments. Online Course Title: The Christian Life, Pathways Online Course Course Description: This course is designed to provide participants…

Parables of Jesus

…through His telling of parables? What do the parables have to say to twenty-first-century listeners? This five-week course on the parables of Jesus will explore questions such as these, and in so doing, invite participants to deepen their understanding of the Gospels, and to gain fresh insight into the mission and message of Jesus—for both the first and the twenty-first…

Parables of Jesus

…through His telling of parables? What do the parables have to say to twenty-first-century listeners? This five-week course on the parables of Jesus will explore questions such as these, and in so doing, invite participants to deepen their understanding of the Gospels, and to gain fresh insight into the mission and message of Jesus—for both the first and the twenty-first…

Parables of Jesus

…through His telling of parables? What do the parables have to say to twenty-first-century listeners? This five-week course on the parables of Jesus will explore questions such as these, and in so doing, invite participants to deepen their understanding of the Gospels, and to gain fresh insight into the mission and message of Jesus—for both the first and the twenty-first…

Worship & Sacraments (Section 2) — Pathways Online Course

This is an online course that is open to all. This course includes five (5) online class meetings, on Thursday evenings, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. EST. In addition to the live class meetings, this course includes both reading and written assignments. Course: Worship & Sacraments, Pathways Online Course Course Description: This course provides an introduction and overview of a…

Started UPSem 2016: Rev. Eric Tang (MDiv 2021)

…a local pastor, I was able to offer encouraging messages and build enthusiasm in my congregations, but I discerned I needed a richer and firmer foundation. Without any formal theological education, I felt like I was just at the tip of the iceberg. Further studies would allow me to go deeper in my messages and thereby develop my mind in…

Started UPSem 2006: Rev. Lorenzo Small (MDiv 2013)

…the greater Charlotte area. In fact, it was remaining in the area that helped convince him that UPSem Charlotte was an ideal choice for his seminary education. Small states, “Ultimately, I was convinced after some research that I would get a good seminary education at UPSem Charlotte. I lived in Charlotte, and I had to continue to work. The program…

Started UPSem 2002: Rev. Lori Raible (MDiv 2006)

…her studies in 2002, the seminary in Charlotte was just beginning to offer its first classes, too. At its inception, the Charlotte faculty had four dedicated members. She remembers that they were “steadfast, tenacious, and scrappy. The well was deeper than it was wide, yet they were ‘all in.’” It is that sense of being “all in” that attracted Raible…