Michael Hinton

Michael Hinton is an experienced pastoral leader currently serving as the Lead Pastor at Summit Church since March 2023. Previously, Michael held the position of Executive Director of Multisite & Teaching Pastor at Real Life Church from September 2020 to March 2023. Additional roles include Lead Pastor at High Desert Church's Victorville Campus and Student Outreach Minister at Traders Point Christian Church. Michael's foundation in ministry began with positions focusing on student ministries at various churches, including Maryland Community Church and Ben Davis Christian Church. Michael's educational background includes a Master's degree in Organizational Leadership with an emphasis in Christian Ministry from Grand Canyon University and a Bachelor's degree in Communication and Christian Ministry from Kentucky Wesleyan College. Prior to a full-time ministry career, Michael gained experience in the banking industry with Chase.