Robert Wolgemuth
American author and business executive (1948–2026)
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Robert David Wolgemuth (February 28, 1948 – January 10, 2026) was an American author who was the chairman of the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association.[1] Wolgemuth authored over 20 books and was in the publishing business for more than 40 years.[2] Five of his books have received Silver Medallion Awards from the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association.[2] His best-selling books include She Calls Me Daddy and The Most Important Place on Earth.[2]
February 28, 1948
Robert Wolgemuth | |
|---|---|
| Born | Robert David Wolgemuth February 28, 1948 |
| Died | January 10, 2026 (aged 77) |
| Occupations | Literary agent, author |
| Known for | Author, owner of Wolgemuth & Associates |
| Spouse(s) | Nancy Leigh DeMoss (m. 2015); Barbara Jean "Bobbie" Gardner (m. 1970; died 2014) |
| Children | 2 |
| Parent(s) | Samuel Wolgemuth, Grace Dourte |
Wolgemuth headed the literary agency Wolgemuth & Associates, Inc., which represents over 100 authors.[3] He graduated with a degree in Biblical Literature from Taylor University in 1969, and received an honorary doctorate (Doctor of Humane Letters) from Taylor in 2005.[1][2][4][5]
Wolgemuth died on January 10, 2026, at the age of 77.[6]
Written works (partial list)
- She Calls Me Daddy: Seven Things Every Man Needs to Know About Building a Complete Daughter (1996)
- The Devotional Bible for Dads (1999)
- Pray with Me Daddy: Conversations with God for Dads and Daughters (1999)
- Daddy@Work: Loving Your Family, Loving Your Job...Being Your Best in Both Worlds (2002)
- O Worship the King: Hymns of Praise and Assurance to Encourage Your Heart, co-authored with John F. MacArthur, Joni Eareckson Tada, and Bobbie Wolgemuth (2000)
- What's in the Bible: A One-Volume Guidebook to God's Word, co-authored with R.C. Sproul (2001)
- What Wondrous Love Is This: Hymns of Wonder and Worship to Remember His Love, co-authored with John F. MacArthur, Joni Eareckson Tada, and Bobbie Wolgemuth (2002)
- When Morning Gilds the Skies: Hymns of Heaven and Our Eternal Hope, co-authored with John F. MacArthur, Joni Eareckson Tada, and Bobbie Wolgemuth (2002)
- Prayers from a Dad's Heart (2003)
- Dad's Prayer Journal: A Guided Journal (2004)
- How to Lead Your Child to Christ, co-authored with Bobbie Wolgemuth (2005)
- 7 Things You Better Have Nailed Down Before All Hell Breaks Loose (2007)
- Dad's Bible: The Father's Plan (2007)
- Fathers of the Bible: A Devotional (2008)
- She Still Calls Me Daddy: Building a New Relationship with Your Daughter After You Walk Her Down the Aisle (2009)
- The Father's Plan: A Bible Study for Dads (2010)
- Letters to God Bible (2010)
- Couples of the Bible: A One-Year Devotional Study to Draw You Closer to God and Each Other, co-authored with Bobbie Wolgemuth (2013)
- Dad's Devotional Bible (2015)
- Like the Shepherd: Leading Your Marriage with Love and Grace (Hardcover) (2017)