Our Pastors
Pastor Allan Harmening
Pastor Allan’s journey to ministry is marked by a diverse background and a deep commitment to theological education. He attended Covenant Theological Seminary from 2008 to December 2015, during which he co-led a FirstLight Ministry group and volunteered as a hospice patient visitor. Prior to his theological studies, Pastor Allan worked as a dairy veterinarian, bringing a unique perspective to his pastoral care. His friendship with Pastor Tyler Hendley, formed during a seminary Hebrew class, highlights his collaborative spirit and dedication to understanding Scripture.
With a deep commitment to the Great Commission, Pastor Allan emphasizes the importance of making disciples of all nations, encouraging the congregation to engage with others respectfully and share the gospel message. In times of hardship and distress, he reminds the community of the sovereignty of Jesus Christ, encouraging steadfast faith and trust in His control over all circumstances.
Through his faithful service and dedication, Pastor Allan Harmening continues to lead Grace Presbyterian Fellowship in its mission to glorify God and serve the Farmington community.
Pastor Tyler Hendley
Pastor Tyler Hendley has a heart for rural Missouri. He grew up in southeast Missouri, on his family’s Angus beef farm, one of the oldest family farms in the state. A job as a corporate jet mechanic took him to St. Louis, which is also where God called him to seminary, and more specifically, rural church planting. He graduated from Covenant Seminary in 2017, which is also where he met Reverend Allan Harmening. They bonded over their call to ministry in a small town setting, as well as their shared background in livestock, as Allan is a former veterinarian.
After graduating seminary, Tyler worked for a homeless men’s shelter and as a church planting apprentice at Midtown Church in downtown St. Louis. In preparation for moving to Farmington and joining Grace Fellowship PCA, Tyler and his wife, Ashley, attended the PCA’s Church Planting Assessment in Atlanta, Georgia. The Lord confirmed their call to full-time church planting ministry, and they began the process of support-raising and preparing to move from St. Louis to Farmington.
The Hendley family moved to Farmington in early 2021, with Tyler completing his ordination several months later. Using his outgoing personality and ability to turn every stranger into a friend, his focus is on pastoral care and community outreach. Tyler and Ashley have two girls and are expecting a baby boy in October. They share their backyard with a German Shepherd and eight chickens. Tyler enjoys grilling meat of any kind, reading C.S. Lewis to his daughters, listening to Wendell Berry audio books, and quoting Jesus and John Wayne.