Benjamin Cheek

Ben and Susan Cheek in NYC. Ben is the grandson of Clara Cheek and the nephew of David and Joy Cheek, all members of Mt. Hope.

Ben spent most of his childhood in Glen Rock, PA -- a bedroom community for the Baltimore, MD Metro area. He was raised in a Christian home. His father served as bi-vocation youth minister and elder at the Glen Rock Church of Christ for years before relocating to New Hampshire to do church planting. His mother is a French-speaking correspondence Bible teacher. He made his commitment to Christ at a young age. After high school Ben attempted several business ventures and worked for several companies. During this time period, he struggled to find real faith while courting success and financial security. God used the failures of his plans and dreams as a wake-up call. He was led to Ohio Valley College to study Bible so that he could return to the Northeast. At OVC Ben met his wife, Susan, and they participated in many ministry opportunities together both before and after they were married. Ben has a heart for teaching others how to find a deep personal faith amid a world of distractions and temptations. He is currently working to develop new initiatives in New Jersey and support existing works throughout the city.

Education: B. A. Bible and Ministry, Missions minor (Ohio Valley College).

Ministry Experience: Personal Work (Glen Rock Church of Christ), Teen Bible Class Teacher, Preacher (Youth Rally and Church service venues), OVC Devotional Leader, Campus Ministry, Campus Evangelism, Honduras Mission Team, Utah/Navajo Indian Reservation Team, Missions Club Short-term Missions, Gilmington Iron Works (NH) Church Plant Team, StudyJesus.com webservant (website design and administration), Ministry Intern (Hendersonville Church of Christ), Church Planter (Queens and NJ).

ben@thetruthtree.com | 201.659.4202 (h.) | 973.710.7182 (m.)