As a second career pastor, Bud Surles has lived the journey he writes about. He has combined his life experiences; growing up on a dusty West Texas farm, working as a Rocky Mountain guide and outfitter, serving as an executive in both state and national parks, and answering the call to pulpit ministry -- all to weave the truths of the Sermon on the Mount together. He has taught these principles to hundreds of pastors internationally and to his own congregation. He received a Bachelors of Science at Texas A&M University, a Masters of Divinity at Texas Christian University, and a Doctor of Ministry at Denver Seminary. He is a featured speaker on statewide and regional Christian radio and a contributor to the Billings Gazette and other newspapers. Bud has spoken before the Congress, governors, Secretaries of Interior, and State Legislators and has trained leaders throughout the nation.