Harley Hunt

Who is Harley Hunt?

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 and as senior pastor of Gregory Heights Baptist Church in Seattle, Washington, Clearfield Community Church in Clearfield, Utah, Emerald Baptist Church in Eugene, Oregon, and Grace Baptist Church in Tacoma, Washington.

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.