
Mark Giuliano
Liberal arts professor
Education
- D.M., ministry, Vanderbilt University
- M.S.T., religious studies, McGill University
- B.A., religious studies, University of Windsor
Credentials
Academic
- Professor of liberal arts, September 2021–present, Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA
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Adjunct professor of communication, 2012–13, John Carroll University
Taught introductory courses in speech and public speaking. Prepared students for in person speaking and online presentations using various contemporary communication technologies.
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Communication instructor, 2002–08, Savannah School of the Laity
Offered weekend workshops in communication, preaching, and lay reading for adults.
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Part-time professor of communication, 2001–02, Savannah Technical College
Taught introductory speech and public speaking courses.
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Professor of homiletics, 1996–2000, Huron College Graduate School of Theology
Taught graduate courses in preaching, advised students, and served as chapel preacher.
Professional
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Pastor/head of staff, 2001–08 and 2019–present, Montgomery Presbyterian, Savannah
Lead preacher. Launched Sunday livestream program and various online classes. Developed a variety of innovative adult courses for college students, couples, and seekers. Applied interpersonal communication strategies toward conflict management and resolution. Hired and onboarded educational and administrative staff.
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Senior pastor/head of staff, 2008–19, The Old Stone Church (First Presbyterian Church in Cleveland)
Lead pastor, primary preacher in one of the most diverse and prominent metropolitan congregations in Northeast Ohio. Resident teacher-theologian. Public face of the church. Provided civic leadership through regular public speaking engagements, daily television, radio, newspaper appearances, and media interviews.
Publications and presentations
Broadcast
- Media producer/writer/host, Rags of Light podcast, January 2021–present
- Writer/host, 30 Second Sermons, videos, WKYC-NBC Cleveland, 2017–20
- Writer/co-producer/host, 2 Minute Tools for Life, Fox 8 Cleveland, 2014–17
Selected publications
- "Making It Home: I Set Out to See the World and Made It All the Way to Cleveland," memoir, February 2022.
- "Preaching Prophetic Care: Building Bridges to Justice: 'Getting in the Way: Preacher as Urban Interpreter and Suburban Interrupter,'" Wipf and Stock Publishers, 2018.
- "Preaching God's Transforming Justice: A Lectionary Commentary, 'Ascension Sunday: Years A, B, C,'" three volumes, Westminster John Knox Press, 2011, 2012, and 2013.
- "Speak Easy: The Survival Guide to Speech and Public Speaking," Williams & Company Publishers, 2006, 2008.
- "Speak Easy: 10 Ideas for Building Confidence in Your Child Through Public Speaking," Coastal Parent Magazine, November 2006.
- "Don't Look Back: Worth a Look," The Chronicle (SCAD), April 28, 2006.
- "New Equation for Rock's Champions Adds Up to Royal Visit," The Chronicle (SCAD), Nov. 11, 2005.