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Leviticus 16-18

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Pastoral Staff

Kurt W. Skelly
Senior Pastor

Born in San Antonio, Texas, when his father was in the military, Pastor Skelly was reared in Connecticut, from which his family originated. At 16 years of age, Pastor trusted Christ as his personal Savior in Newington, Connecticut.

Pastor met his wife Wanda at Bible College where he also earned a Bachelor of Science degree as well as a Masters degree in Pastoral Theology. A Masters of Divinity degree was attained at Emmanuel Baptist Theological Seminary.

Pastor and Wanda moved to the area in 1996 when he answered the call to pastor here at Harvest. The Lord continued to bless Harvest Baptist Church year by year, and in September of 2009 the church crossed the river to brand new facilities located in Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania.

 

Pastor Skelly teaches the Young Couples Sunday School class which meets in the Cafeteria at 9:15 a.m. He also has been teaching a Parenting Class on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. in the Library.


The Skellys have four children: Nathaniel, Joshua, Caleb, and Hannah. Pastor Skelly is a featured speaker at Bible Conferences, Revivals, Youth Conferences, and Teen Camps across the country and abroad. He is known for his energetic, substantive Bible preaching.

 

Dominic D. Cardamone
Children's Pastor

 Pastor Cardamone was recently ordained here at Harvest. Since Dominic grew up in our church, it was such a joy for the church family to be a part of this special day. A graduate of West Coast Baptist College, Pastor Cardamone teaches several classes in our Academy and is the director of our Youth Connection ministry which meets on Wednesday evenings from September through May.

The Lord has greatly blessed Pastor Cardamone musically, and he is a member of the church orchestra as well as a key participant in our church's special music program.

Pastor Cardamone and his wife Rose Mary are true servants here at Harvest, and their enthusiasm and great spirit are contagious. We truly praise the Lord for Dom and Rose!




Timothy L. Delaney
Youth Pastor

Pastor Tim Delaney came to Harvest in 2007 after graduating from Shawnee Baptist College with a degree in Pastoral Theology.

In addition to being our our church's Youth Pastor, Bro. Delaney teaches classes at Harvest Baptist Academy. His extra-curricular responsibilities include serving as Harvest Baptist Academy's High School Basketball Coach as well as serving as the Valley High School Bible Club's Sponsor.

Pastor Delaney and his wife, Danielle, have a son, Maddox, who was born on March 27, 2010. We praise God for the Delaneys and for their commitment to the Teen Ministry!

Samuel J. Gunner
Missions Pastor

Pastor Sam Gunner was recently ordained here at Harvest. Because Sam grew up in our church, it was such a blessing for the church family to be a part of this special day. A graduate of West Coast Baptist College with a degree in Biblical Studies, Sam truly has a passion for missions. He oversees the scheduling of our missionary guests and also plans the missions trips that our church family will take year by year.

In addition to these responsibilities, Pastor Gunner also supervises our maintenance department. He teaches in the Youth Connection children's program on Wednesday evenings and really enjoys interacting with all of the children.

Pastor Gunner and his wife Jacklyn, who teaches first and second grade at the Academy, are a vital part of the Harvest Baptist team. We are so blessed to serve the Lord with them!

Charlie G. Rousey
Assistant Pastor
Administrator, Harvest Baptist Academy

Pastor Rousey was born and reared in Laurel, Mississippi, and trusted Christ as his personal Savior on March 13, 1981.

The Lord called Pastor Rousey to attend Bible College, where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Theology. There he also met his wife Mindy. The Rouseys have three daughters: Annagail, Autumn, and Audrey.

The Rousey family has been at Harvest since August of 2001, and they have made a great impact on our church and Academy. Pastor Rousey serves as our Academy Administrator and additionally teaches classes at Harvest Baptist Academy.
Pastor Rousey also conducts an adult Sunday School class (the Cornerstone Class) which meets at
9:15 a.m. in room 300. Mindy offers piano lessons to Academy students. In addition, she also serves
as our church's Choir pianist, one of our special music accompanists, and is our annual Couples
Conference Coordinator. We are grateful for Pastor Rousey's commitment to our Academy and praise
the Lord for his faithfulness.

R. Dennis Smith
Assistant Pastor

Born in Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania, Pastor Smith trusted Christ as his personal Lord and Savior in 1972.

Pastor Smith and his wife Kathy, who have been attending Harvest since 1990, have two grown children, Matthew and Alison, who are married and whose families are serving the Lord faithfully.

Kathy leads two Ladies Bible Studies which meet weekly on Thursday and Friday, and Pastor Smith teaches a men's Sunday School class at 9:15 a.m. in the alcove area.

Earning a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering at the University of Pittsburgh, Pastor Smith worked as an engineer for many years at Westinghouse. Feeling the Lord calling him into full-time Christian service, he received his Master of Divinity degree at Baptist Bible Seminary.

Pastor Smith is a regular WPTI instructor and also serves as our visitation pastor. He makes daily visits to area hospitals to pray with and encourage patients and their families. He also oversees the Monday evening soulwinning and visitation program.

We are so grateful for the Smiths, their love for the Lord, and their compassion for people.

 
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