About
Randy Harvey, Ph.D., jd, ma, MS
Randy Harvey is the leader of this Bible study and a lifelong follower of Jesus Christ whose faith has shaped his life since high school. He lives in Sherwood, Oregon, with his family and brings a deep commitment to Scripture, teaching, and Christian fellowship.
Randy’s professional journey spans nearly five decades in education and law. Before becoming an attorney, he served in public education as a teacher, principal, and human resources director for 30 years. In 2008, he began his legal career and today serves as Managing Attorney of Employment Law Professionals Northwest, representing individuals, small businesses, churches, and non-profits.
Randy started in the early 70’s as a college pastor while attending undergrad, where he met and married Shelly, his sweetheart of 50 years. In addition to a PhD from the University of Oregon, a Juris Doctorate from Concordia University, and a Master of Arts in Bible and Theology from Western Seminary, where he continues pursuing a Th. M. He teaches the Bible and occasionally Greek and is passionate about helping others grow in their understanding of God’s Word.
Randy is a self-proclaimed bibliophile, and his home library/study, filled with nearly 3,000 hardcopy books, supplements his Logos electronic library of 16,300 volumes. Like Thomas Jefferson, he often says, “I cannot live without books.” He enjoys spending time reading, studying, and reflecting on Scripture, and welcoming others into thoughtful, Scripture-centered discussions and exploration.
athey creek Church
This bible study is affiliated with Athey Creek Church. As an officially sanctioned ministry of Athey Creek, it operates under the church’s vision to know and teach God’s Word and to help believers grow in their relationship with Jesus. The study aligns with the church’s focus on Scripture-centered discipleship and reflects Athey Creek’s mission of building community through faithful study, prayer, and fellowship.