Dr. Terry Tripp teaches visual art and writes creatively in Southern California. He is also an active visual artist who exhibits in multiple professional galleries. In his free time, Tripp enjoys spending time with his wife, two sons, and his goldendoodle. He also plays guitar and video games from time to time.

He graduated from California State University, Bakersfield with a BA in English and a BA in Psychology and earned an MA in Education from Point Loma Nazarene University. He earned an MFA in Visual Art from Azusa Pacific University and a doctorate in Worship Studies from Liberty University.