"...And a good time was had by all."

At least that is the feeling I had at the end of another Visit Trinity Weekend. Prospective students from across the United States came to campus March 13-15 to spend a few days getting to know Trinity – our programs and people.

Our visitors came from Maine and South Carolina, as well as Florida and Arizona. There were men and women, younger and a bit older – proof that God calls people from all places and points in life.

Our visitors were asking all the normal questions:  Is God calling me to full-time Christian work? Should I seek ordination? Should I be a teacher, a missionary, a youth minister, a church planter? Is Trinity the place to help me prepare for my call?

The faculty, staff and students know these questions because we have all faced the same issues. Throughout the weekend we listened, talked, laughed and prayed with our visitors as they explored their call.

We are keenly aware that among our visitors are the future leaders of the Church. They are men and women of personal faith in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. They are called to both lay and ordained leadership in the Pittsburgh area, in the Anglican Communion, in other denominations, and in the Church throughout the world.

Trinity seeks to equip our students with a solid biblical theology for an ever-changing global ministry. Our degrees are offered through classes in three formats – residential, interterms or online. The formation is in accordance with Holy Scripture and in evangelical perspective. It aims to educate students theologically, to nurture them spiritually, and to train them practically, preparing them to enable all members of their congregations to develop and exercise their gifts in the service of Christ’s Kingdom.

During the Visit Trinity Weekend, our visitors caught a bit of this through presentations from faculty and conversations with students. They also participated in chapel, had dinner in the homes of students, and watched the annual Talent Show, which this year introduced the Ukulele Band led by the Rev. Dr. Rod Whitacre.

We trust our visitors had a good taste of what Trinity has to offer. If you sense seminary might be in your future, please give us a call. Visit Trinity Weekend is complete for this year, but our doors are always open to welcome you.

The Rev. Tina Lockett is Director of Admissions and Dean of Students.  She's also a DMin student.