Ched Myers is an activist theologian working in peace and justice. With degrees in philosophy and New Testament, he facilitates popular education animating Scripture and building literacy and engagement in historic and current social change movements. He has published over a hundred articles and eight books including Binding the Strong Man: A Political Reading of Mark's Story of Jesus. He and partner Elaine are ecumenical Mennonites based in southern California with Bartimaeus Cooperative Ministries (www.bcm-net.org).