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The Problem with Resolutions

January 4, 2024 | Posted in Letters from the General Minister

A Letter to Pittsburgh Presbytery from Rev. Brian Wallace Associate Minister for Emerging Ministries & Acting Head of Staff Thursday, January 4, 2024 The Problem with Resolutions Some verses of scripture are more popular.  For example, you’ve probably seen John …


Good or Perfect?

December 21, 2023 | Posted in Letters from the General Minister

A Letter to Pittsburgh Presbytery from Rev. Brian Wallace Associate Minister for Emerging Ministries & Acting Head of Staff Thursday, December 21, 2023 Good or Perfect? This year is my 30th anniversary of being a runner.  In the fall of …


December 2023 Presbytery Meeting

November 30, 2023 | Posted in Letters from the General Minister

A Letter to Pittsburgh Presbytery from Carla L. Campbell Stated Clerk and Congregational Support Associate Thursday, November 30, 2023 Dear Presbytery, We look forward to meeting at Union Presbyterian Church of Robinson Township for our final presbytery meeting of the …


A Shared Vision that Unites Us?

September 21, 2023 | Posted in Letters from the General Minister

A Letter to Pittsburgh Presbytery from Rev. Brian Wallace Associate Minister for Emerging Ministries & Acting Head of Staff Thursday, September 21, 2023 A Shared Vision that Unites Us? Dear Friends- When we first received the results of the Landscape …


Why Ministry With the Next Generation Matters – Part 3: The Christian Message in a Pluralist Society

August 17, 2023 | Posted in Letters from the General Minister

A Letter to Pittsburgh Presbytery from Rev. Brian Wallace Associate Minister for Emerging Ministries & Acting Head of Staff Thursday, August 17, 2023 Why Ministry With the Next Generation Matters – Part 3: The Christian Message in a Pluralist Society …


Why Ministry With the Next Generation Matters – Part 2: The Role of the Church

August 10, 2023 | Posted in Letters from the General Minister

A Letter to Pittsburgh Presbytery from Rev. Brian Wallace Associate Minister for Emerging Ministries & Acting Head of Staff Thursday, August 10, 2023 Why Ministry With the Next Generation Matters – Part 2: The Role of the Church In the …


Why Ministry with the Next Generation Matters: An Overview

August 3, 2023 | Posted in Letters from the General Minister

A Letter to Pittsburgh Presbytery from Rev. Brian Wallace Associate Minister for Emerging Ministries & Acting Head of Staff Thursday, August 3, 2023 Why Ministry With the Next Generation Matters: An Overview The end is near. The end of summer …


Back to Basics Part 4: Personal Reflections on the work of “the Presbytery”

June 29, 2023 | Posted in Letters from the General Minister

A Letter to Pittsburgh Presbytery from Rev. Brian Wallace Associate Minister for Emerging Ministries & Acting Head of Staff Thursday, June 29, 2023 Back to Basics: Reflections on Presbytery Life and Ministry in 2023 and Beyond Part 4: Personal Reflections …


Back to Basics Part 3: What are the values and goals of the Presbytery?

June 22, 2023 | Posted in Letters from the General Minister

A Letter to Pittsburgh Presbytery from Rev. Brian Wallace Associate Minister for Emerging Ministries & Acting Head of Staff Thursday, June 22, 2023 Back to Basics: Reflections on Presbytery Life and Ministry in 2023 and Beyond Part 3: What are …


Back to Basics: What are the responsibilities of a Presbytery?

June 8, 2023 | Posted in Letters from the General Minister

A Letter to Pittsburgh Presbytery from Rev. Brian Wallace Associate Minister for Emerging Ministries & Acting Head of Staff Thursday, June 8, 2023 Back to Basics: Reflections on Presbytery Life and Ministry in 2023 and Beyond. Part 2: What are …


Back to Basics: What is the Presbytery?

June 1, 2023 | Posted in Letters from the General Minister

A Letter to Pittsburgh Presbytery from Rev. Brian Wallace Associate Minister for Emerging Ministries & Acting Head of Staff Thursday, June 1, 2023 Back to Basics: Reflections on Presbytery Life and Ministry in 2023 and Beyond Part 1: What is …


To Tell the Truth

May 4, 2023 | Posted in Letters from the General Minister

A Letter to Pittsburgh Presbytery from Rev. Brian Wallace Associate Minister for Emerging Ministries & Acting Head of Staff Thursday, May 4, 2023 To Tell the Truth… In 1992, the movie “A Few Good Men” was released, starring Jack Nicholson …


Resurrection Reflections

April 13, 2023 | Posted in Letters from the General Minister

A Letter to Pittsburgh Presbytery from Rev. Brian Wallace Associate Minister for Emerging Ministries & Acting Head of Staff Thursday, April 13, 2023 Resurrection Reflections This past Sunday morning, in sanctuaries throughout our Presbytery and beyond, the familiar line of …


March 2023 Transition Updates

March 30, 2023 | Posted in Letters from the General Minister

A Letter to Pittsburgh Presbytery from Rev. Brian Wallace Associate Minister for Emerging Ministries & Acting Head of Staff Thursday, March 30, 2023 March 2023 Transition Updates   Dear Friends- Last month I shared with you some of the latest …


THON, Asbury, and a Passionate Faith

March 9, 2023 | Posted in Letters from the General Minister

A Letter to Pittsburgh Presbytery from Rev. Brian Wallace Associate Minister for Emerging Ministries & Acting Head of Staff Thursday, March 9, 2023 THON, Asbury, and a Passionate Faith A few weekends ago, I took advantage of live streaming and …