Bio
AGAPE* (Dave Scherer) has inspired youth from Brooklyn to Bosnia with his relational ministry "Hip Hop Outreach." Combining rapping, dancing, storytelling and his fluency in Spanish, AGAPE* connects with his listeners in a way that they really "get it". His energy is contagious, and his stories of faith transcend differences. Even those who do not normally enjoy hip-hop, find themselves dancing to his music and captivated by his unique presentation of the Gospel. AGAPE* brings an authentic approach by translating the theological depth of his seminary training into songs and stories that can be understood by every listener. His passion is to bring together people of all backgrounds and let them know about God's love for the whole world. This is "AGAPE*".....AGAPE* has been touring full-time as a musician for the last ten years, performing for hundreds of thousands of youth across the US, and in six different countries. He has recorded five CDs and has recorded with critically-acclaimed producer Ant (Atmosphere, Brother Ali). On his recent CD he had the privilege of working with Grammy-award winning singer Billy Steele (Sounds of Blackness, The Steeles) and Gospel recording artist Tonia Hughes. He has shared the stage with the likes of Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Toby Mac, David Crowder, Tony Campolo, and Gospel giant Kirk Franklin. And, 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. Recently, he received the Tom Hunstad Award for excellence in youth ministry and his contribution to the lives of young people.
PERFORMER at National Youth Gatherings of UMC, ELCA, Community of Christ and LCMS, Lutheran Brethren
SPEAKER at National Youthworkers Convention in Atlanta, GA and Western States Gathering in Seattle, WA
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
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