About Paul Yanchek

ABOUT ME
I am a man who wants to passionately pursue Jesus. In some ways I would be called an Evangelical. In some ways I might be called a Progressive. In some ways I would be called a Charistmatic. In some ways I could be considered Sacramental. And I have come to peace with the tension involved in carrying each of those labels.

I grew up in a Byzantine Catholic Church, then began attending a non-denominational church, then an Evangelical Free Church and a Baptist Church, as well as an Assemblies of God and a Vineyard Church. I went to an Evangelical Friends college and a Brethren seminary. I am currently working on my doctorate at a Presbyterian seminary. I served for three years with the Church of the Brethren and over twenty years with The Christian and Missionary Alliance. I'm a bit of a spiritual mutt.

I currently live in Pittsburgh, PA with my wife of twenty-five years, two children, two crazy cats, and the best dog ever!

Ministry Experience

-Pastor at Christ Alliance Church (2017-Present)

-Spiritual Director with Tres Dias Cleveland (2004-Present)
-Pastor of Lighthouse Alliance Church (2000-2016)

-Adjunct professor for Moody Bible Institute (2005-2009)

-Pastor of Black River Church of the Brethren (2007-2000)

-Pastoral internship at The Chapel in North Canton (1995-1996)

-Pulpit supply ministry (1993-1996)

Education
-Pittsburgh Theological Seminary (2020-Present)
     DMin. in Christian Spirituality
     Certificate in Spiritual Formation

-Ashland Theological Seminary (1997-2000)
     M.Div. in Pastoral Ministry
     Emphasis in Homiletics

-Malone University (1992-1996)
     B.A. in Christian Ministries
     Concentration in Christian Education
     Emphasis in Communications and Greek

Honors
-Ordained with The Christian and Missionary Alliance (2002)
-Member of the Honor Society for the Study of Hebrew Language and Culture
-J. Walter Malone Academic Scholar
-Pittsburgh Theological Seminary Merit Scholar

Publications
-Pittsburgh Theological Seminary 2022 Advent Devotional, Contributor 

Community Involvement
-Trumpet player for Hot Metal Horns (2022)

-Member of the Hopewell Community Big Band, (2019-Present)
-Member of the Greater Aliquippa Ministerial Association (2017-Present)
-Substitute staff member for North Olmsted City Schools, (2015-2017)
-Coach for North Olmsted Soccer Organization, (2012-2016)
-PTA member and volunteer with North Olmsted City Schools, (2008-2016)