Agape (Christian rapper)

Agape (Christian rapper)
Birth name	Dave Scherer
Also known as	AGAPE*
Origin	Minneapolis, Minnesota
Genres	Christian contemporary, pop, R&B, pop rap
Years active	2000–present
Website	Hip Hop Outreach

Members	Dave Scherer

Dave Scherer, better known by his stage name Agape, is an American rapper and musician. He has been touring full-time since 2000, performing in the United States and in six other countries. He has recorded six CDs, including Many Rooms with producer Ant (Atmosphere, Brother Ali). On his recent CD Rise Up he worked with Chris Brown's producer Ra Charm as well as Grammy-award winning singer Billy Steele (Sounds of Blackness, The Steeles). He has performed in front of Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Toby Mac, David Crowder, Tony Campolo, and gospel singer Kirk Franklin. In 2001, he co-founded "JUMP" (Joint Urban Ministries in Praise), a ministry dedicated to helping urban youth unleash their leadership skills through the arts. In 2009, he received the Tom Hunstad Award for excellence in youth ministry^[1] and his contribution to the lives of young people. He has also inspired many of the youth with his touching songs.

Career highlights

Has sold over 30,000 CDs independently
Performed for 40,000 youth at the New Orleans Superdome in 2009 and 2012 for the ELCA Youth Gathering
Toured extensively in Bosnia on a mission of hope and reconciliation
Helped launch AMP (All-Metro Praise) in 2012, a service designed to bring together young people of all backgrounds
2009 "Jesus, Justice, Jazz" tour raised money (over $50,000) and awareness for world hunger.
Won 2009 Tom Hunstad award for youth ministry (previous winners include Mike Yaconelli and Rollie Martinson)
Single "Keepin It Tight" was peaked at number 3 on mp3.com chart
Performer at National Youth Gatherings of UMC, ELCA, Community of Christ and LCMS, Lutheran Brethren
Speaker at National Youthworkers Convention in Atlanta, Georgia and Western States Gathering in Seattle, Washington
Facilitator of Leadership Development Intensive Training
Chairman of Building Bridges Conference for Diversity
Co-leader of Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Youth director at Mt. Olivet Lutheran Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Artist in residence at Ramsey Fine Arts School in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Teacher at Urban Academy in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Mentor at First Lutheran Church in St. Peter, Minnesota
Member of an award-winning peer education group
President of Multicultural Student Union
Co-founder of JUMP ministries (Joint Urban Ministries in Praise)
Founder of Hip Hop Outreach
Recipient of the Tom Hunstad award for excellence in youth ministry

Concerts- 2014– MSYG (Middle School Youth Gathering) Colorado Springs

2009– ELCA Youth Gathering in New Orleans

2012– ELCA Youth Gathering in New Orleans

2015 ELCA Detroit Youth Gathering where approximately 30,000 youth attended ^[2]

Discography

Albums

Year	Album
1998	Keepin' It Tight
2000	Bridge The Gap
2002	Many Rooms
2004	Agapé featuring: Jump Worship
2006	Sprinkle Sunshine
2011	Rise Up

Music Videos

"All Are Welcome"^[3]

References

↑ "2009 Hunstad Award: David Scherer – 'Agape'" Archived February 5, 2012, at the Wayback Machine.
↑ Donnelly, Francis (July 16, 2015). "Lutheran event brings 30K to city for Youth Gathering". Retrieved October 15, 2015 – via Detroitnews.com.
↑ "All Are Welcome music video on YouTube"

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