The Pitt Stop
I am a Campus Minister with a Christian organization known as the CCO. I work at Bellefield Presbyterian Church, with a student organization called Cornerstone, to minister to students at the University of Pittsburgh and surrounding campuses.
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Meet the Students: Everett Harrington
Monday, April 21, 2025
Moore News (April 2025)
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Hey everybody, Andy here!
I just wanted to give you a quick update on what’s going on with Cornerstone, the Moore household, and a little update on finances.
As many of you saw from a video I posted about a month ago, I went on a spring break trip to Wilmington, North Carolina with Habitat for Humanity. This was actually my fourth time going to Wilmington, and once again, we helped build low-income housing from the foundation up. It was a wonderful trip. We had about 20 students with us, and we had an absolute blast. There are honestly so many great stories I could share, but I’ll spare you a long video.
Actually, just yesterday, those 20 students came over to my place for an Easter meal. Since becoming the Habitat adviser, it's become a tradition for me to host an Easter meal for the students each year. This time, we went non-traditional and had a pasta bar! It was such a fun time of fellowship, great food, and community.
That said, this season is a bit bittersweet. I want to share some news with you: I'm stepping down as the adviser for Habitat for Humanity. It’s a role I’ve held for nearly 10 years, and it has meant so much to me. But with my upcoming ordination, I’ve felt the need to step away. It wasn’t an easy decision at all, because I love those students and the work deeply, but I do feel it’s time to move on.
The good news is that my coworker, Boaz Moser, will be taking over the adviser role. He’ll do a great job, and I’m excited to see where he takes the program.
Speaking of ordination, I’m happy to share that I’ve passed my written exams (praise the Lord!), and I’m now preparing for my oral exams. If all goes well, I hope to be officially ordained in late May or early June. Please keep me in your prayers for that!
As for the Moore household, things are mostly the same. Ben is getting ready to graduate in just a couple of months - hard to believe! - and then he’ll be heading to Pitt. Josh is starting to look at colleges this summer. He hasn’t made a final decision yet, but I’ll keep you posted once he does.
Now, a quick word on finances. Last month (March) wasn’t a strong month for giving - I was about $1,000 short. Thankfully, because of your past generosity, my ministry account is in a good place and there's no need to worry. But I did want to be transparent and make you aware.
If you're able and feel led to give - whether it’s a one-time donation or a monthly gift - every bit helps and is deeply appreciated. You can find the giving links below or in my bio.
Thank you so much for supporting me, for praying for me, and for praying for students to come to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ. Please keep my family and the students in your prayers, especially over the summer.
Thank you all so much, and God bless you!
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Thursday, April 10, 2025
Meet the Students - Rachel Dickerson
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Rachel: Yeah, for sure! I’m Rachel Dickerson, a junior at Pitt. I’m majoring in Public Health and I’m originally from Dallas, Texas. I came all the way here because I’m also on the swim and dive team at Pitt. But more than that, the Lord led me to Cornerstone, and I’ve been really blessed to be part of that community.
Andy: That’s awesome! How did you first hear about Cornerstone?
Rachel: So, funny story—during O-Week (orientation week), I was walking around campus with my family and some Cornerstone alumni were handing out water bottles. I grabbed one, drank all the water, but kept the empty bottle on my desk… for like four months! Eventually, I looked at it one day and thought, “You know what, maybe this is a sign.” So I checked it out—and I’ve been coming ever since!
Andy: That’s great! I’m glad to hear the water bottles still work. What would you say Cornerstone has meant to you?
Rachel: Cornerstone has honestly meant everything to me. It’s been my biggest support system while I’ve been here. They’ve given me a family. Everyone here is like my closest people. Every time I walk in, it feels like home. I could rave about it forever—it’s truly become a huge part of my life.
Andy: I love that. And is there anything you’d like to say to the supporters who are listening right now?
Rachel: Absolutely! To Andy’s supporters—thank you so much. Your support not only helps Andy, but it helps students like me. I wouldn’t be here without you. I’m a leader in Cornerstone’s O.P.S. (Outreach, Prayer, and Service) program, and because of your generosity, I get to reach out to others and help grow this community. Andy has been an incredible mentor to me and so many others. So truly, thank you for all that you do!
Andy: Thank you, Rachel. And thank you to everyone who’s watched or listened to this. There’s still time to donate—I'll drop the links in my bio or below. Thank you all so much!
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Thursday, March 20, 2025
Financial Update (March 2025)
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Hey everybody,
I just want to give a quick update on how we’re doing financially. In short, last month was wonderful! I can’t thank you all enough for your generosity, kindness, and the way you sacrificially give. Truly, I can’t thank you enough.
We made more than double what we needed last month—praise God! But we’re still not quite out of the woods yet and could still use some financial help. There are multiple ways you can support us:
- Give – You can give monthly, or you can give a one-time gift. Any gift is a good gift!
- Share – You can share my need with your friends and family, or even share this social media post.
- Tithe Your Tax Return – I know it’s still early to think about your tax return, but you could always tithe a portion of it to help us.
- Pray – Pray that God would provide—not just financially, but also spiritually for the students at Pitt.
Again, I thank you all so much for your generosity and kindness. God bless!
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Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Meet the Students: Josh Hamilton
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Andy: Hey everybody, Andy here! We’re in Topsail, North Carolina, on a spring break trip with Habitat for Humanity, helping to build affordable housing. I’m here with Josh Hamilton, one of the leaders of Cornerstone. Josh, why don’t you introduce yourself?
Josh: Hey! My name is Josh Hamilton. I’m a junior studying mechanical engineering at Pitt, and I’m also on the leadership team for Cornerstone as one of the worship leaders. I play drums on the worship team.
Andy: And he’s awesome at it too!
Josh: Oh, thank you!
Andy: So, Josh, how did you first get involved with Cornerstone?
Josh: I actually found out about Cornerstone on my very first day at Pitt. One of my best friends, Jay Suggs—who’s also a leader at Cornerstone—was wearing a Cornerstone shirt when we met at open Ultimate Frisbee tryouts. He’s way better than I am, but we still had a great time.
At the time, I didn’t think much of it, but about five or six months later, the college ministry I had been attending conflicted with my chemistry lab. So, I decided to tag along with Jay to a Cornerstone meeting—and I never looked back!
Andy: That’s awesome! We’re really glad to have you there. What has Cornerstone meant to you?
Josh: The biggest thing it has given me is a real sense of community. During my first semester, I had friends, but they were mostly just people I happened to live near. It wasn’t until I started coming to Cornerstone that I found a close-knit group of friends—people I genuinely wanted to spend time with outside of the events. That sense of belonging and doing life together has been really special.
Andy: That’s incredible. Lastly, is there anything you’d like to say to my supporters?
Josh: Just a huge thank you! Andy’s an amazing leader—he told me not to say that, but I’m saying it anyway! We really appreciate everything you do. Your support helps us put on great events and, most importantly, bring more people to Christ.
Andy: Absolutely! Thank you all so much. There’s still plenty of time to give—the links will be in my bio or below. Thanks again, Josh, and God bless!
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Thursday, February 27, 2025
Moore News (February 2025)
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Hey everyone, Andy here!
I just wanted to give you a quick update on everything happening with Cornerstone and the Moore household. Actually, there’s not much going on in the Moore household right now, so this will mainly be a Cornerstone update.
This past weekend, we attended the Jubilee Conference, which, amazingly, marked my 20th time going! From being a student attendee to now being on staff, it’s been an incredible experience every time.
For those who may not know, the Jubilee Conference helps students develop a holistic Christian worldview. It’s about understanding that if God truly cares about everything, then He cares about your vocation, your major, your hobbies—every part of your life. This conference encourages students to embrace that mindset.
We took 25 Cornerstone students, and when you include students from Pitt and Chatham, we had a total of 34 in our group. As always, it was a wonderful time! Worshiping alongside nearly 3,000 people and lifting up the name of Jesus is such a refreshing and powerful experience.
This Saturday, I’ll be heading out with a group of students on our spring break trip with Habitat for Humanity to Wilmington, North Carolina. This will be our fourth time serving in Wilmington, and it’s always a privilege to go.
We have 17 or 18 students joining us this year, and we’ll be working together to build a home while deepening our friendships and faith. It’s such an awesome experience, and I’d love for you to keep us in your prayers as we travel and serve.
I want to express my gratitude to everyone who has donated so far—your support makes all of this possible! If you’d still like to give, there’s still time. You can find the donation links in my bio and below.
Thank you all so much! I love you, and God bless!
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Thursday, February 20, 2025
Financial Update (February 2025)
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Hey everyone, I hope you're doing well! I just wanted to give you a quick financial update on how things are going.
I don’t have all the final numbers yet—I’ll have those at the end of the month—but so far, it looks like I’m on track to earn more this month than I did last month. Thank you all so much for your generosity! Your support truly makes a difference.
That being said, I could still use your help, and there are a few ways you can support me:
- Give – You can make a one-time donation or set up a recurring monthly gift. Every contribution, big or small, makes a difference!
- Share – Spread the word about my needs. Sharing with friends, family, or others who might want to help is a huge way to support me.
- Tithe from Your Tax Return – It may seem early, but as you think about filing your taxes, consider setting aside a portion to support this ministry.
- Pray – Please pray for this ministry, for my financial needs, and most importantly, that college students would come to know Jesus Christ.
I’m incredibly grateful for each of you—thank you again for your generosity and prayers. I’ll continue praying for you as well.
God bless!
To Donate: https://ccojubilee.org/staff/amoore