Leadership:
At Living Water, we recognize that a healthy leadership structure is designed to serve the church in fulfilling its God-given vision and values. The focus of the Staff and Leadership Team is pursuing what Jesus is calling us to become and carrying that out in faith. We are committed to building the Kingdom of God as the local church. Together, we will continue our relentless pursuit of New Life.
Mark Hirst,
Lead Pastor
Mark began working at Living Water Church in 1999 as the Youth Pastor.
Since then, he has served in various leadership roles including Worship Leader and Organizational Development. In 2011, he became the Lead Pastor.
Under his leadership, the church became a multisite church with campuses in
Dalton (since 1986), Massillon (2014), and Orrville (2023).
Along with leading Living Water, Mark is also serving as Director of Church Multiplication for the Free Methodist Church in Ohio. He is leading the way in planting churches across the state of Ohio..
Mark has an amazing wife, Deb, and two beautiful children, Allison and Grady.
He loves anything that gets him outside and in the woods.
mark@lwchurch.com
Since then, he has served in various leadership roles including Worship Leader and Organizational Development. In 2011, he became the Lead Pastor.
Under his leadership, the church became a multisite church with campuses in
Dalton (since 1986), Massillon (2014), and Orrville (2023).
Along with leading Living Water, Mark is also serving as Director of Church Multiplication for the Free Methodist Church in Ohio. He is leading the way in planting churches across the state of Ohio..
Mark has an amazing wife, Deb, and two beautiful children, Allison and Grady.
He loves anything that gets him outside and in the woods.
mark@lwchurch.com
