Mark Hancock

Mark T. Hancock began his career by founding a national advertising agency and running it for 15 years. His conversion to Christ led him into ministry as a youth and college pastor, associate pastor, homeless ministry director, and global event director for an international ministry, organizing events on five continents.

He holds two master’s degrees in the mental health counseling field, having spent time in private practice, and has taught at secular and Christian colleges. Mark has been a guest on numerous radio and television programs, including Focus on the Family, Fox Nation, Family Life Radio, The Eric Metaxas Show, and James Dobson’s Family Talk program.

He is the author of Trail-Ready: 101 Devotions for Dads with Boys, Why Are We Sitting Here Until We Die?, and Too Much Tubular and the coauthor of Flight of the Falcon.

Mark was named to the American Family Association’s 40 Faithful in 2017. An author, award-winning writer, and conference speaker, he serves as CEO of Trail Life USA and lives near Greenville, SC, with his wife of over 35 years. They have two sons.