agape

There are a few artists named Agape: 1) Agape is the swedish avant-garde dark ambient jazz duo consisting of Martin K?chen (amplified saxophones, zither, pepperoni-box and preparations) and David Stacken?s (guitars, low-budget electronics). In 2007 they released an album called Open/Closed on Kning Disk rec. 2) Agap? is a screamo band from Woonsocket, Rhode Island. 3) Agap? (Dave Scherer) has inspired youth from San Juan, Puerto Rico to Spokane, WA with his relational ministry "Hip Hop Outreach.

Using Rhythmic American Poetry (rap), he is able to reach the young people of today in a way that they really "get it." He combines dancing, rapping, storytelling and his fluency in Spanish to captivate his audience and challenge them to explore their faith in God. With his passion for diversity, he invites people to bridge the gaps that exist in today's society. He has produced two CDs and travels across the country with his ministry.

PERFORMER at ELCA National Youth Gathering in St. Louis, MO
SPEAKER at National Youthworkers Convention in Atlanta, GA
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, MN
ARTIST IN RESIDENCE at Ramsey Fine Arts School in Mpls, MN
TEACHER at Urban Academy in Minneapolis, MN
MENTOR at First Lutheran Church in St. Peter, MN
MEMBER of an award winning peer education group
PRESIDENT of Multicultural Student Union
FOUNDER of Hip Hop Outreach

4) Agape was one of the earliest pioneers of Jesus Music. Formed in 1968 by Fred Caban and some recently converted friends, they combined the music of the era with Christian lyrics, almost unheard of at the time.