Agape Leadership promises to be one of the most spiritually inspiring books you have ever read. As we start the 21st century, we desperately need examples of what Christian leaders are to be like. Robert Cleaver Chapman (1803-1902) provides an extraordinary example of Christ-like, agape 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… More >>
Agape Leadership: Lessons in Spiritual Leadership from the Life of R.C. Chapman
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#1 by tomeed on May 3, 2010 - 12:08 am
In a world that is becoming a stranger to agape love, this book is a refresher course in what true love is all about. A small, but potent book.
Rating: 5 / 5
#2 by M. Keating on May 3, 2010 - 1:32 am
Robert C. Chapman was a godly pastor in 19th century England. In fact, Charles Spurgeon called him “the saintliest man I ever knew.”
This excellent little book is not so much a pure biography of Chapman as illustrations from his life how he lived out his loving leadership. The title “Agape leadership” sort of gives that away but may understate how excellently the authors blend together the biographical sketch and life principles he modeled.
Like many pastors and evangelists in past days, Chapman abandoned a life of ease and material prosperity to pursue his calling. After being trained by another pastor in London, he was called to lead at Ebenezer Chapel in Barnstaple, County of Devon, England. While he had some significant differences in theology with the church, they called him with the condition that he be allowed to preach whatever he found in the Bible, even if it contradicted their past practices. Many of the leadership lessons in the book deal with the conflicts he ran into as his Biblical theology intersected with their unbiblical practices.
The book covers not only traditional pastoral leadership elements, but also aspects such as practicing hospitality and giving to the needy. It is a wonderful 360 degree view of how a loving church leader ought to conduct himself both around the people of God and those who would oppose the truth.
I cannot recommend this book highly enough. I plan to give a copy to each of our small group leaders to encourage them with a godly example of what loving leadership looks like.
Rating: 5 / 5
#3 by Midasin on May 3, 2010 - 2:32 am
I wish every Christian would read this! A powerful spiritual fragrance emanates from every page.
This is truly one of the most revolutionary books ever written. It takes you right back into the heart of New Covenant Christianity. Chapman really did seek to live the Christian life as Jesus did.
I have observed a whole congregation transformed after almost all the members had read this book.
Please buy it, read it, see what you think, and write a review of it!
Rating: 5 / 5
#4 by Raymond DeLaurier on May 3, 2010 - 4:10 am
This brief glimpse into the heart of Agape Leadership in the life of R.C. Chapman is life changing, and brings one to the heart of the Gospel, and what a servant of Christ is supposed to be. If all pastors were like Chapman this would indeed be a much different world, and the church would be what Jesus intended. Millions more would be won for Christ if Christians would live, and love like Chapman.
Dr. Ray DeLaurier, Pastor
Rating: 5 / 5
#5 by R. L. Gutierrez on May 3, 2010 - 4:58 am
This book serves as a model for not only Christian leadership, but Christian life.
Throughout the book, we are encouraged to deal lovingly with people, and that becomes our witness to others.
You will be amazed at the life of R.C.Chapman.
This has truly become one of my favorite books!
Rating: 5 / 5