After growing up on a farm in eastern North Carolina’s costal plain, during his college years --- I. C. E. excelled in English, literature, Biblical studies, and Christian Leadership. He has written three books.

Dr. Mark Chapman, Jr. was raised on a farm in Eastern North Carolina and pursued a Navy career spanning 20 years, retiring a Chief Hospital Corpsman. He holds a B.A. in Psychology, Masters in Counseling, Master of Divinity, and Doctor of Ministry degree.

Chapman has worked as a mental health counselor, a school counselor, a hospital chaplain, and has written seven books.