Bryant Stringham Hinckley (July 9, 1867 – June 5, 1961) was an American author, religious speaker, civic leader and educator.

He served as a prominent mid-level leader in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the early 20th century.

Hinckley was the principal of the Latter-day Saint High School in Salt Lake City.

Also while in this position he represented the church at the dedication of the monument to the Mormon handcart pioneers in Iowa City erected by the Daughters of the American Revolution in 1936.

[8] After the end of his mission in 1939 Hinckley served as secretary to the Church Board of Education, working with the LDS seminary program.

He won a contest to be the speaker at his commencement, and would be noted the rest of his life as a great orator.

[3] For a time there was a "Bryant S. Hinckley Award" given to recognize people for the service they had performed in boy scouts.

[15] Biographies: Inspirational materials: Hinckley also wrote several articles for the LDS Church publication, the Improvement Era.