Pulling out notecards he used 40 years ago to write down what he believed God was speaking to him, Ingram said God directed him to Isaiah 42:6, which says “I, the LORD, have called you in righteousness I will take hold of your hand. The first occurred six months before Ingram married his wife, Theresa. Speaking to the congregation on December 2, 2018, Ingram shared about a couple of key times when he heard God talking to him and how those experiences have shaped his decisions over the years. Chip Ingram Believes This Transition Is the Fulfillment of God’s Promises to Him While he plans to keep Venture as his home church, he explained his role at the church is going to change. He plans to travel overseas more often, particularly to China and the Middle East. For the next 10 years, Ingram is going to shift his focus to a national and international reach.
