Gary Chapman (author)

Chapman speaking at a conference in 2010.

Dr. Gary Chapman

Gary Demonte Chapman (born January 10, 1938) is the author of the The Five Love Languages series. He lives in North Carolina with his wife, Karolyn.

Biography

He is a graduate of the Moody Bible Institute and holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in anthropology from Wheaton College and from Wake Forest University. He also received Master of Religious Education (M.R.E.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.^[1]

He is also the senior associate pastor at Calvary Baptist Church in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.^[2] He joined the staff in 1971 and shares the responsibilities of teaching and family care.

He is perhaps best known for his concept of "Five Love Languages", helping people express and receive love as expressed through one of five languages: words of affirmation, quality time, receiving gifts, acts of service, or physical touch. Chapman argues that while each of these languages is enjoyed to some degree by all people, a person will usually speak one primary language, but all are important and can be ranked after taking the love language profile. He has also authored the Five Love Language concept books for parents of children and teenagers, single adults, and a special version for men. He has co-authored The Five Languages of Apology with Dr. Jennifer Thomas, which focuses on giving and receiving apologies. Additionally, Chapman co-authored The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace with Dr. Paul White, applying the concepts to work-based relationships.^[3]

The first of many books promoting the above concept was The Five Love Languages: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate, first published in 1992. The book has sold over 10 million copies in English; having been translated into 49 other languages^[4] – and the 2015 edition consistently ranks in the top 100 sellers on Amazon.com, ranking in the top 50 as of February, 2007. It also consistently ranks in the top 5 books on the New York Times bestsellers list, claiming the #1 spot at times.

Chapman travels the world presenting seminars on marriage, family, and relationships, and his radio programs air on more than 400 stations.

He is married to Karolyn J. Chapman (born 1939). They have two adult children, Shelley and Derek.

Selected bibliography

• Gary Chapman (2004). The Five Love Languages: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate (new edition). Northfield Press. ISBN 1-881273-10-5. 
• Gary Chapman (2004). The Five Love Languages: Singles Edition. Northfield Press. ISBN 978-1-881273-87-5. 
• Gary Chapman, Jennifer Thomas (2013). "When Sorry Isn't Enough". Northfield Press. ISBN 978-0-8024-0704-7
• Gary Chapman (2010). The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts. Northfield Press. ISBN 978-0-8024-7315-8. 
• Gary Chapman, Ross Campbell, M.D. (1997). The Five Love Languages of Children. Moody. ISBN 1-881273-65-2. CS1 maint: Multiple names: authors list (link)
• Gary Chapman, Jennifer Thomas (2006). The Five Languages of Apology. Moody. ISBN 1-881273-57-1
• Gary Chapman (2009). Love is a Verb: Stories of What Happens When Love Comes Alive Bethany House. ISBN 978-0-7642-0760-0
• Gary Chapman, Paul White (2011). The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace. Northfield Press. ISBN 0-8024-6198-0
• Gary Chapman, Paul White & Harold Myra (2014). "Rising Above a Toxic Workplace". Northfield Press. ISBN 978-0-8024-0972-0
• Gary Chapman, Paul White & Harold Myra (2014). "Sync or Swim". Northfield Press. ISBN 978-0-8024-1223-2

Notes

Gary Chapman, Jennifer Thomas (2006). The Five Languages of Apology. Moody. ISBN 1-881273-57-1
Gary Chapman (2007). Now You're Speaking My Language. B&H. ISBN 978-0-8054-4460-5

External links

• Works by or about Gary Chapman in libraries (WorldCat catalog)
• The 5 Love Languages official site
• Moody Radio official site
• "The Five Love Languages Explained"
• "The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace official site