Originally from Columbus, Ohio, Ingram grew up in what he called 'a negative religious environment'. A pastor for over 30 years, Chip is the author of many books, including Culture Shock, The Real Heaven, The Real God, The Invisible War, and Love, Sex, and Lasting Relationships.
He is the founder, teaching pastor, and chief executive officer of Living on the Edge, an international teaching and discipleship ministry. Ralph Browne ' Chip' Ingram II (born June 21, 1954) is an American Christian pastor, author, and teacher.