Biography
Mark Ward develops social media content and previously was an editor for Crossway, a writer/editor and presenter for Logos and Bible textbook author for BJU Press. Through his career, he has held various pastoral roles, including outreach work in Greenville, SC, and assistant pastoral work iat Cornerstone Baptist Church of Anacortes, WA. He is also the president of the Bible Faculty Summit, an annual colloquium for biblical scholars. Mark's interests include reading, hermeneutics, Bible translation, language, NT textual criticism, epistemology, biblical theology, biblical worldview, Bible typography, a cappella choral music, barbershop, and ultimate frisbee. He lives with his wife and three children in Washington.
Youtube Channel: Ward on Words
Upcoming Courses:
Education
- Ph.D. (2011) in New Testament Interpretation, BJU Seminary
- M.A. (2003) in Bible, BJU
- B.A. (2001) in Bible (minor: Graphic Design), BJU
Publications
- What Saith the Lord: KJV Words We’re Getting Wrong and How to Get Them Right, Lexham Press (coming in 2026)
- The Parallel KJV New Testament: Two Greek Traditions (Textus Receptus and Critical Text) with Two English Translations, Lexham Press (coming in 2026)
- Words Gone Wrong: Bible Study Errors and How to Fix Them, Zondervan Reflective (coming in 2027)
- Authorized: The Use and Misuse of the King James Bible, Lexham Press (2018)
- Basics for Biblical Worldview, BJU Press (2021)
- Biblical Worldview: Creation, Fall, Redemption, BJU Press (2016)
- Bibliology for Beginners: What Does the Bible Say About the Bible?, Grace Groups Discipleship Curriculum (2020)
- Paul’s Religious Affections, (2012)
- Bible Truths: The Story of the Old Testament, BJU Press (2012)
- Bible Truths: Patterns for Christian Living, BJU Press (2011)
- Ten Ways to Improve Your Bible Study with Digital Tools (2016)
- The Complete Beginners Guide to Biblical Greek (2017)
