When people think about members of the clergy and how they came to their calling, they might envision their backgrounds, experiences, college majors and even what they did in earlier careers.
Some might imagine a liberal arts major who studied history and religion, or a psychology major who spent time as a social worker.
Chances are, though, the image probably would not be of individuals who majored in business and worked in the corporate world before feeling their call.
At Westminster Presbyterian Church in Upper St. Clair, that not only is the story for the new senior pastor and head of staff, but for the associate pastor for congregational care, as well.
An Upper St. Clair church whose administrator stole more than $1 million from it is suing its insurance carrier for breach of contract. The suit contends that Brotherhood Mutual Insurance Company paid $250,000 for the Westminster Presbyterian Church’s loss, but refuses to pay another $250,000 under the policy for the