Harley Don Hunt (February 1940 – October 2004) was an American

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pastor, politician, and denominational leader.

Early life and education

Harley Hunt was born on February 19, 1940, in

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to Don and Wynnie Hunt. He graduated from

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, and

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Career

Hunt served as associate pastor of First Baptist Church of

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(1966–1968) and as senior pastor of Gregory Heights Baptist (now Burien Community) Church in

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, Washington (1968–1974), Clearfield Community Church in

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(1974–1983), Emerald Baptist Church in

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(1983–1985), and Grace Baptist Church in

(1994–2004). Harley Hunt was executive director of the Ministers Council of

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from 1985 to 1993, based in

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. 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 the

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and Oregon, and the board of Linfield College. While in

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, he served a term on the Clearfield City Council. He was the author of "The Stained Glass Fishbowl: Strengthening Clergy Marriages" published in 1990.

Personal life

Harley Hunt was married to Karin Victoria (née 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

and as Speaker of the

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. Harley Hunt died in

in October 2004 after a long illness.Harley Hunt Obituary
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References

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