Providence Church seeks to be led by men who have been transformed by the saving grace of Jesus Christ and gifted by God to lovingly lead His church.
In addition to the dozens of people who serve and lead aspects of ministry at Providence Church, our Pastoral Team seeks to implement overall church vision and direction.
Rob Ivy
Lead Pastor/Elder
Two years into training at West Point, Rob sensed God calling him to go into the mission field. After 2 years in Afghanistan, Tibet, China, Bhutan, and India, Rob decided to pursue pastoral ministry. Rob graduated from Bethlehem Seminary in 2013 and answered a call to be Providence Church’s lead pastor in 2017. Rob is passionate about the Bible and how God transforms lives by His grace. Rob is married to Christi and they have four children.
Nate Rutman
Pastor/Elder
After growing up as a “church kid,” Nate encountered Jesus personally in high school. Shortly after, he moved to Pittsburgh and began growing in his relationship with God at Providence Church. In addition to leading a small group and the worship music on Sunday mornings, Nate stepped into pastoral ministry at Providence in April of 2015. Nate married his wife, Sarah, and is a proud father of three amazing (and crazy!) kids.
Ryan Hughes
Pastor/Elder
God drew Ryan to himself at an early age, using parents and faithful church participation as means of grace to help him forsake sin, embrace Christ and mature in the faith. He joined Providence while attending college in 2000 and sensed a call from God to remain after graduation. Over the years, he has joyfully served in various musical, tech team and leadership roles, eager for God to use him to strengthen Providence Church. Ryan, his wife Christa and their five children enjoy welcoming others into their lively home.
