Harley Hunt
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Harley Don Hunt was a prominent American
Baptist
pastor and denominational leader.
Harley Hunt was born on February 19, 1940 in Boise, Idaho
to Don and Wynnie Hunt. He graduated from Stadium High School
in Tacoma, Washington
, Linfield College
in McMinnville, Oregon
, and American Baptist Seminary of the West
in Berkeley, California
.
Hunt served as associate pastor of First Baptist Church of Port Angeles, Washington
(1966–1968) and as senior pastor of Gregory Heights Baptist (now Burien Community) Church in Seattle, Washington (1968–1974), Clearfield Community Church in Clearfield, Utah
(1974–1983), Emerald Baptist Church in Eugene, Oregon
(1983–1985), and Grace Baptist Church in Tacoma, Washington
(1994–2004).
Harley Hunt was executive director of the Ministers Council of American Baptist Churches USA during 1985–1993, based in Valley Forge, PA. In that role he provided national leadership in advocacy, support, resources, continuing education, and fellowship opportunities for American Baptist professional leaders. Previously, he served on the General Board of American Baptist Churches (ABC), the Board of Educational Ministries, the Board of Managers of The Ministers and Missionaries Benefit Board, the regional ABC boards in the Northwest and Oregon, and the board of Linfield College.
While in Utah
, he served a term on the Clearfield
City Council.
He was the author of "The Stained Glass Fishbowl: Strengthening Clergy Marriages" published in 1990.
Harley Hunt was married to Karin Victoria (Poggi) Hunt from 1964 until his death. They had two children: Dave Hunt
(born in 1967) and Tim Hunt (born in 1969) and three grandchildren. His son Dave served as national president of American Baptist Churches USA and as Speaker of the Oregon House of Representatives.
Harley Hunt died in October 2004 after a long illness.
"Harley became executive director of The Ministers Council when I was serving as senator from Rhode Island; it was a privilege to work with him in many capacities as our leader and advocate, and to learn from him about serving our colleagues in the ministry through The Ministers Council," said the Rev. Dr. Kate Harvey, his successor as executive director of The Ministers Council.
The Rev. Dr. A. Roy Medley, general secretary of American Baptist Churches USA
, said: "Harley continued a long Hunt family tradition of outstanding leadership in the denomination. He was deeply respected by us all for his ferocious commitment to ABC life while not fearing to challenge us wherever he felt we were failing to fulfill our potential. We will deeply miss his prophetic, yet pastoral, voice in our midst."
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Baptist
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pastor and denominational leader.
Harley Hunt was born on February 19, 1940 in Boise, Idaho
Boise, Idaho
Boise is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Idaho, as well as the county seat of Ada County. Located on the Boise River, it anchors the Boise City-Nampa metropolitan area and is the largest city between Salt Lake City, Utah and Portland, Oregon.As of the 2010 Census Bureau,...
to Don and Wynnie Hunt. He graduated from Stadium High School
Stadium High School
Stadium High School is a 100-year-old high school in Tacoma, Washington and a historic landmark. It is part of Tacoma Public Schools, or Tacoma School District No. 10 and is located in the Stadium District, near downtown Tacoma. The original building burned to a shell while it was still a partially...
in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma is a mid-sized urban port city and the county seat of Pierce County, Washington, United States. The city is on Washington's Puget Sound, southwest of Seattle, northeast of the state capital, Olympia, and northwest of Mount Rainier National Park. The population was 198,397, according to...
, Linfield College
Linfield College
Linfield College is an American private institution of higher learning located in McMinnville, Oregon, United States. As a four-year, undergraduate, liberal arts and sciences college with a campus in Portland, Oregon, it also has an adult degree program located in eight communities throughout the...
in McMinnville, Oregon
McMinnville, Oregon
McMinnville is the county seat and largest city of Yamhill County, Oregon, United States. According to Oregon Geographic Names, it was named by its founder, William T. Newby , an early immigrant on the Oregon Trail, for his hometown of McMinnville, Tennessee...
, and American Baptist Seminary of the West
American Baptist Seminary of the West
The American Baptist Seminary of the West is a theological school affiliated with the American Baptist Churches USA and the Progressive National Baptist Convention. It is located in Berkeley, California, USA. It is part of the Graduate Theological Union, a consortium of theological schools and...
in Berkeley, California
Berkeley, California
Berkeley is a city on the east shore of the San Francisco Bay in Northern California, United States. Its neighbors to the south are the cities of Oakland and Emeryville. To the north is the city of Albany and the unincorporated community of Kensington...
.
Hunt served as associate pastor of First Baptist Church of Port Angeles, Washington
Port Angeles, Washington
Port Angeles is a city in and the county seat of Clallam County, Washington, United States. The population was 19,038 at the 2010 census. The area's harbor was dubbed Puerto de Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles by Spanish explorer Francisco de Eliza in 1791, but by the mid-19th century the name had...
(1966–1968) and as senior pastor of Gregory Heights Baptist (now Burien Community) Church in Seattle, Washington (1968–1974), Clearfield Community Church in Clearfield, Utah
Clearfield, Utah
Clearfield is a city in Davis County, Utah, United States. The population was 25,974 at the 2000 census. The city grew drastically during the 1940s, with the formation of Hill Air Force Base, and in the 1950s with the nation-wide increase in suburb and "bedroom" community populations and has been...
(1974–1983), Emerald Baptist Church in Eugene, Oregon
Eugene, Oregon
Eugene is the second largest city in the U.S. state of Oregon and the seat of Lane County. It is located at the south end of the Willamette Valley, at the confluence of the McKenzie and Willamette rivers, about east of the Oregon Coast.As of the 2010 U.S...
(1983–1985), and Grace Baptist Church in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma is a mid-sized urban port city and the county seat of Pierce County, Washington, United States. The city is on Washington's Puget Sound, southwest of Seattle, northeast of the state capital, Olympia, and northwest of Mount Rainier National Park. The population was 198,397, according to...
(1994–2004).
Harley Hunt was executive director of the Ministers Council of American Baptist Churches USA during 1985–1993, based in Valley Forge, PA. In that role he provided national leadership in advocacy, support, resources, continuing education, and fellowship opportunities for American Baptist professional leaders. Previously, he served on the General Board of American Baptist Churches (ABC), the Board of Educational Ministries, the Board of Managers of The Ministers and Missionaries Benefit Board, the regional ABC boards in the Northwest and Oregon, and the board of Linfield College.
While in Utah
Utah
Utah is a state in the Western United States. It was the 45th state to join the Union, on January 4, 1896. Approximately 80% of Utah's 2,763,885 people live along the Wasatch Front, centering on Salt Lake City. This leaves vast expanses of the state nearly uninhabited, making the population the...
, he served a term on the Clearfield
Clearfield, Utah
Clearfield is a city in Davis County, Utah, United States. The population was 25,974 at the 2000 census. The city grew drastically during the 1940s, with the formation of Hill Air Force Base, and in the 1950s with the nation-wide increase in suburb and "bedroom" community populations and has been...
City Council.
He was the author of "The Stained Glass Fishbowl: Strengthening Clergy Marriages" published in 1990.
Harley Hunt was married to Karin Victoria (Poggi) Hunt from 1964 until his death. They had two children: Dave Hunt
Dave Hunt (Oregon politician)
Dave Hunt is an American politician in the state of Oregon. A Democrat, he is the State Representative for District 40 of the Oregon House of Representatives. He was elected House Majority Leader for the 2006–2008 session, succeeding Minority Leader Jeff Merkley, who was chosen as Speaker...
(born in 1967) and Tim Hunt (born in 1969) and three grandchildren. His son Dave served as national president of American Baptist Churches USA and as Speaker of the Oregon House of Representatives.
Harley Hunt died in October 2004 after a long illness.
"Harley became executive director of The Ministers Council when I was serving as senator from Rhode Island; it was a privilege to work with him in many capacities as our leader and advocate, and to learn from him about serving our colleagues in the ministry through The Ministers Council," said the Rev. Dr. Kate Harvey, his successor as executive director of The Ministers Council.
The Rev. Dr. A. Roy Medley, general secretary of American Baptist Churches USA
American Baptist Churches USA
The American Baptist Churches USA is a Baptist Christian denomination within the United States. The denomination maintains headquarters in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. The organization is usually considered mainline, although varying theological and mission emphases may be found among its...
, said: "Harley continued a long Hunt family tradition of outstanding leadership in the denomination. He was deeply respected by us all for his ferocious commitment to ABC life while not fearing to challenge us wherever he felt we were failing to fulfill our potential. We will deeply miss his prophetic, yet pastoral, voice in our midst."