Randy Bennett

Rev. Randall G. Bennett, Jr.

Randy is an Ordained Elder currently appointed as Lead Pastor to Calvary United Methodist Church in Harrisburg, PA. Randy received his Master of Divinity degree from the Evangelical Theological Seminary in Myerstown, PA (2009). Randy previously served as Senior Pastor of Christ Community U.M.C. in Selinsgrove, PA (2012-2021), Paxtonville U.M.C. in Paxtonville, PA (2007-2012) and Trinity U.M.C. in New Freedom, PA (2005-2007). Randy married Aime Martin Bennett (formerly of Dublin, VA) on June 17, 2000. Randy and Aime are the proud parents of two awesome daughters. 

Randy is a native of Johnson City, Tennessee, and a 1994 graduate of Science Hill High School. Randy is a formally trained musician, having earned his Bachelor of Music degree in Voice Performance, as well as a Master of Music Education degree in Choral Conducting from East Tennessee State University (2000, 2002). Prior to receiving his music degrees, Randy studied music at the prestigious College-Conservatory of Music at the University of Cincinnati on a full-tuition scholarship. Additionally, Randy auditioned and was accepted into the United States Marine Corps Band program in 1995.

Prior to entering pastoral ministry, Randy served in full-time music ministry at Zion United Methodist Church in York, PA (2002-2005). Randy’s accomplishments are many and include: Regional finalist for the National Association of Teacher’s of Singing Competition, Graduate Division; 1^st Chair Trumpet, Tennessee All-State Band (1994); soloist with the Johnson City Symphony, Johnson City Civic Chorale, The ETSU Men’s Ensemble, Chorale, and Opera Workshop, the Lake Junaluska Singers, the Munsey Memorial UMC Chancel Choir, and the York Oratorio Society. Additionally, Randy earned the Eagle Scout Award in 1990, and received an Honorable Discharge from the United States Marine Corps in 1996 due to service-connected injuries.