Agape Leadership: Lessons in Spiritual Leadership from the life of R.C. Chapman by Robert L. Peterson & Alexander Strauch

Agape Leadership promises to be one of the most spiritually inspiring books you have ever read. Robert Cleaver Chapman (1803-1902) provides an extraordinary example of Christ-like, loving leadership. Although little known today, he was a widely respected Christian leader in England during the last century.

Chapman became legendary in his own time for his gracious ways, his patience, his kindness, his balanced judgment, his ability to reconcile people in conflict, his absolute fidelity to Scripture, and his loving pastoral care. By the end of his life, Chapman was known worldwide for his love, wisdom and compassion. He became so well known in England that a letter from abroad addressed only to “R. C. Chapman, University of Love, England” was correctly delivered to him! In Agape Leadership, you will see godly, pastoral leadership in action through these biographical snapshots from Chapman’s life.

Endorsements

“It will challenge you to be a better leader, a more committed believer, and a brighter light to the world.”

– Greg Stephenson Grace Community Church, Grace Ministries International

“R.C. Chapman’s life is a vivid illustration of Jesus’ teaching. I have given a copy of the book to pastors and ministry leaders with the prayer that we might reject a professional ministry mindset and follow Jesus as Chapman did.”

– Peter Hubbard Pastor/Teacher, North Hills Community Church, Taylors, SC

“The book is easy to read and has a devotional quality to it…. The book has been a continual refreshment, challenging me and making me thirst for a much deeper experience of God’s grace in the details of my life…. I enjoyed reading it so much that [I] bought a bunch of copies to give to others.”

– Matt Troupe Pastor, Free Grace Church, Fresno, CA

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Alexander Strauch was raised in New Jersey and converted to Christ at a Bible camp in New York State. He received his undergraduate degree from Colorado Christian University and went on to earn his Master’s in Divinity degree from Denver Seminary. For over 40 years he has served as an elder at Littleton Bible Chapel near Denver, Colorado. Additionally, he has taught philosophy and New Testament literature at Colorado Christian University. A gifted Bible teacher and popular speaker, Alex has helped thousands of churches worldwide through his expository writing ministry. He is the author of Biblical Eldership, Paul’s Vision for the Deacon, Men and Women: Equal Yet Different, The Hospitality Commands, Agape Leadership (with Robert L. Peterson), Meetings That Work, Leading with Love, Love or Die: Christ’s Wake-up Call to the Church, and If You Bite and Devour One Another. Alex and his wife, Marilyn, reside in Littleton, Colorado, near their four adult daughters and 11 grandchildren.