If you are a pastor, minister, priest, church leader or the Director of a Christian nonprofit, at times you may feel alone - alone in your work, perhaps a solo voice in social justice fight, or alone without peer relationships with people who understand the struggles and joys specific to leading a ministry and the lonely proverbial pedestal that often comes with it. The question often arises, 'Who
will care for YOU as you are caring for your flock? The Pittsburgh Clergy Coalition was established as a non-denominal organization to provide a forum for pastors to pray together, to build peer relationships that support and empower one another, and even to collaborate in serving neighborhoods or a target groups, No matter what denomination covers you, you are invited to join us. WHAT WE DESIRE TO DO
COLLABORATION
We believe there are enough people who need saving to fill every church in this city. Your church will be perfect for some, but your neighbor's church will be perfect for others. So we want to assist churches in developing, executing, and promoting collaborative ministries and events across our city. For, we are better together than alone! GATHERINGS
The Holy Spirit has been giving pastors across Pittsburgh the same realization: that unity in our relationship with Christ is more important than differences of denomination, race, or politics. And, as ONE church of Pittsburgh, relationships are essential both for our personal well-being and for the growth of the entire body of Christ. Some pastors have 'felt' the concept but don't know how to move forward with it. Others are already hosting pastoral gatherings. The
Pittsburgh Clergy Coalition will come alongside those leaders who want to reach out to neighboring churches and help you do so. We desire to help promote those who are already gathering - whether your group of pastoral leaders is for relationship building, neighborhood collaboration, or rallying for a cause.
* PRACTICAL PROVISIONS:
We desire to create a list of practical provisions for pastors and non- profit leaders to use when or if you need them, such as:
A group Health Care Plan (presently working with a firm to create a
reduced-cost offering to clergy)
Evangelism Training (We desire to build this offering by using those
within our group who are called to this area of development)
Technology Advisory
Website & Social Media Consulting
Financial Advisory
* PASTORAL CARE:
Pastors have a unique position that sometimes may leave us without peers to confide in or trust for secure counsel. The Pittsburgh Clergy Coalition is committed to providing a network of trusted council, as well as opportunities for peer engagement in prayer, fellowship, and collaborative work in our communities and across the city.
* PARTICIPATION:
As a part of the Pittsburgh Clergy Coalition, you will be offered opportunities for yourself, your leaders, and your congregation. We desire to start affinity groups for leaders of various ministry types. These groups gather likeminded leaders together from across the city to build their own peer relationships, pray over their shared target group, and collaborate between churches in shared neighborhoods. You'll also have opportunities to involve your congregations in city-wide events - giving them a sense of the something bigger to which we all belong. And of course, there will be opportunities for YOU to RECEIVE instead of always having to give and lead.
* PROMOTION:
With pooled resources, we desire to promote both the collaborative works of our neighborhood churches, and other community groups. Your church will have greater visibility through the planned development of a Pittsburgh Clergy Coalition website and another social media platforms that will be launching in 2023, dedicated to helping people find nonprofits and churches in Pittsburgh that have the ministries they need or ministries with which to volunteer.
