About Scott Hinkle
Scott Hinkle is an evangelist whose life was once headed in one direction—prison and an early grave. In a parking lot encounter, his life was radically transformed when he experienced the life-transforming power of Jesus Christ.
Raised on the Jersey Shore, Scott was a Jewish heroin addict whose life was marked by addiction and brokenness. Today, he carries a direct and radical message that is impacting lives across the nation. He is known for preaching that is practical, challenging, and at times marked by sharp humor—always grounded in the truth of Scripture.
Together with his wife, Nancy, Scott founded Scott Hinkle Outreach Ministries. In 1984, they launched the National Street Ministries Conference (A Passion for Souls)—a grassroots movement that has trained and ministered to thousands of evangelistic workers, leaders, and pastors through the years.
Scott is the author of three books and has written for Charisma Magazine. He has been a church planter, served as a senior pastor, taught evangelism as an adjunct instructor in three Bible colleges, and developed a groundbreaking Bible college training program for evangelism.
In addition to rallies, outreaches, and conferences, Scott and Nancy lead an annual, multifaceted evangelistic outreach during Mardi Gras in New Orleans.
Their ministry continues to reach across social, generational, and cultural lines, both nationally and internationally. Scott and Nancy have been married for many years and have two children. They are graduates of Christ For The Nations Institute and are ordained ministers. As a family, they were part of Phoenix First Assembly (now Dream City Church) in Phoenix, Arizona, under the leadership of Tommy Barnett.