Mark Hutton

Equipping and Empowering people to transform their communities and beyond through the grace of Jesus.

Greenville, South Carolina, United States

About

With almost three decades of experience in leadership roles within churches, non-profits, and government, I have developed a robust skill set that enables me to drive adaptive change and foster growth. My expertise lies in developing collaborative teams that establish workable visions, drawing on both intuition and a strong ability to evaluate and analyze systems, whether in non-profits, churches, medical and legal practices, or local government. Mediating conflict during times of change has become second nature to me. I take pride in successfully applying innovative and change-driven leadership practices in organizations that are highly resistant to change. Beyond my professional pursuits, I have received accolades for my creative endeavors, including the Mockingbird Prize for poetry and the Reader's Choice Award at Backpacker Magazine. As a lecturer at King University, I have amassed extensive experience in public speaking, dedicating thousands of hours to honing my skills. Above all, I am a highly relational leader, adaptable, and committed to driving growth and inspiring others.

Experience

  • Executive Pastor at First Presbyterian Church of Greenville
    Nov 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 8 mos

  • Adjunct Professor at King University
    Feb 2015 - Present · 11 yrs 5 mos

    Teaching Foundations

  • The Summit Companies (10 yrs 11 mos)
    • Non Profit - Faith Based Consultant
      Jan 2015 - Nov 2025 · 10 yrs 11 mos

    • Strategic Advisor
      Jul 2019 - Nov 2023 · 4 yrs 5 mos

      Organizational development leader with over twenty-five years in non-profit and government leadership. Skilled in leading adaptive change to facilitate growth, developing collaborative teams, communicating vision and mission to broad and diverse audiences, valuing systems, as well as navigating and mediating conflict. Researched and successfully applied innovative leadership practices in highly change-resistant organizations. Award-winning writer and poet. University lecturer with extensive public speaking experience as well as large and small group facilitation. Proven project management and event planning. Exceptional relationship-building skills with experience in mentoring.

  • City of Bristol, Tennessee (On-site)
    • Mayor
      Jan 2025 - Sep 2025 · 9 mos

    • City Council Member
      Mar 2022 - Sep 2025 · 3 yrs 7 mos

    • Vice Mayor
      Jan 2023 - Dec 2024 · 2 yrs

  • Interim Senior Pastor / Head of Staff at Blacknall Memorial Presbyterian Church
    Dec 2021 - Nov 2022 · 1 yr