Charles "Chip" F. Ingram Jr. (born 1954) is an American Christian pastor, author, and speaker. He is widely known as the founder, CEO, and teaching pastor of Living on the Edge, an international radio and television ministry.
Biography and Career: Ingram earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from West Virginia University in 1976 and a Master of Theology degree from Dallas Theological Seminary in 1982.
His pastoral career includes serving as a senior pastor at several churches:
- First Evangelical Free Church of Fullerton in Fullerton, California (1983–1988)
- Santa Cruz Bible Church in Santa Cruz, California (1988–2003)
- Venture Christian Church in Los Gatos, California (2003–2021), where he transitioned to a teaching pastor role in 2021 to focus on his Living on the Edge ministry.
In 1995, Ingram founded Living on the Edge, a global ministry that broadcasts his Bible teaching through radio, television, podcasts, and digital resources. The ministry aims to equip Christians to live according to biblical principles and make a difference in their world.
Published Works: Ingram is a prolific author, having written numerous books focusing on Christian living, discipleship, spiritual growth, and apologetics. Some of his notable works include:
- Good to Great in God's Eyes: 10 Practices Great Christians Have in Common
- The Invisible War: What Every Christian Needs to Know about the Power of Prayer, God's Word, and the Enemy's Plans
- Living on the Edge: Dare to Experience True Spirituality
- Holy Ambition: Turning God-Shaped Dreams into Reality
- Culture Shock: A Biblical Response to Today's Most Divisive Issues
- I Am With You: A Devotional Journey Through Global Persecution
Ministry Philosophy: Ingram's teaching style is characterized by practical application of biblical principles, aiming to help listeners and readers integrate faith into their daily lives. He frequently addresses contemporary cultural issues from a biblical perspective and emphasizes the importance of personal transformation and spiritual disciplines.