Charles R. Ringma

Dr. Charles R Ringma (1942 - ) was born in Hengelo, The Netherlands, and immigrated with his parents to Australia in 1952. Growing up in Brisbane, he originally trained as printer and in 1972 completed his theological training and established Teen Challenge, Australia. Subsequently a professor at University of Queensland, Asian Theological Seminary Philippines, and Regent College Vancouver Canada, Ringma published his first book in 1991. In 1995 Ringma was joint winner of the Australian Christian Book of the Year Award. He has more than 30 published books and continues to write daily from his home in Brisbane, Australia.