Dr. Ben Gutierrez is Professor of Religion at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia. He also serves as an Associate Pastor of Thomas Road Baptist Church. Dr. Gutierrez received a Diploma from Word of Life Bible Institute, and AA and BS in Religion from Liberty University, a Master of Arts in Religion and a Master of Divinity from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary, and PhD from Regent University. He is the co—author of Learn to Read New Testament Greek Workbook (2009) published by B&H Publishing Group, an excellent resource to supplement one's study of the Koine Greek language; co—author of Ministry Is: How to Serve Jesus with Passion and Confidence (2010) published by Broadman and Holman, a practical guide on how to serve effectively in the local church; and co—editor of the The Essence of the New Testament: A Survey (2012) published by B&H Publishing Group, a thorough, readable survey of the New Testament that includes introductions, background information, outlines, archaeological facts, theological concepts, word studies, study questions, and practical applications. Dr. Gutierrez and his wife Tammy have two daughters, Lauren and Emma, and reside in Lynchburg, Virginia.