Chip R. Ingram - Holy Ambition: Turning God-Shaped Dreams Into Reality

Chip Ingram uses Nehemiah, arguably one of the best studies on management, to show that a caring spirit and humble disposition are precursors to being the best one can be, not only as a manager, but also in any role involving ones faith, family, or vocation.

E. Floyd Kvamme
Partner
Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers

Chip Ingram is destined to become one of Americas best Bible teachers of the 21st century. His teaching is clear with humor, depth of understanding, and practical cultural examples that capture our attention. Mercy Ships was privileged to have Chip speak to our International Board of Directors. Chips teaching was a home run with the bases loaded, and the book of Nehemiah was readily applicable to each of our situations.

Don Stephens
Founder and President
Mercy Ships International

This book takes you to new territory. Be prepared to release your mind from old myths and embrace what God wants to do through you, right now! Be prepared to be delightedand transformedwith Chip Ingrams insights into how God really wants to work in this present day, with regular, ordinary people. This is a book full of new possibilities and the power to change our culture.

Walt Wilson
President
Palo Alto Research Group

Did you ever wonder where in the Bible you could find an entrepreneur for God? What were his characteristics that led to success? Chip, thanks for the answers! and the challenge!

Gary Daichendt
Former Executive Vice President
Cisco Systems, Inc.

HOLY
AMBITION

turning God-shaped dreams into reality

chip ingram

M OODY P UBLISHERS
CHICAGO

2002, 2010 by
C HIP I NGRAM

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Ingram, Chip

Holy ambition: turning God-shaped dreams into reality/Chip Ingram.
p. cm.
ISBN 978-0-8024-2983-4
1. Spiritual direction. 2. Christian life. 3. Bible. O.T. NehemiahCommentaries. I. Title.
BV5053.I54
2010 248.4-dc22

2010009795

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I dedicate this book to all those whose lives God has used to ignite holy ambition in my heart and life. Chief among them is my wife, Theresa, who has consistently modeled before me the compassion of a dislocated heart, the prayer life of a broken spirit, and the unwavering sacrifice of a radical faith.