Gary Chapman (author)
Gary Demonte Chapman (born January 10, 1938) is an American author and radio talk show host. Chapman is most noted for his "The Five Love Languages" series regarding human relationships. He is the senior associate pastor at Calvary Baptist Church in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Biography. Chapman was born on January 10, 1938, in China Grove, North Carolina. Chapman 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 in adult education from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Chapman joined the staff of Calvary Baptist Church in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, in 1971 and shares the responsibilities of teaching and family care. Chapman 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. 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 11 million copies in English; having been translated into 49 other languages 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 five books on the "New York Times" bestsellers list, claiming the #1 spot  at times. 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. 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. They have two  adult children, Shelley and Derek. References. Gary Chapman, Jennifer Thomas (2006). "The Five Languages of Apology". Moody. Gary Chapman (2007). "Now You're Speaking My Language". B&H.