Robert Wolgemuth

1948–2026

About Robert

Robert Wolgemuth (1948–2026) was the beloved dear husband (“DH”) of Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth. In addition to being the father to two grown daughters he shared with his late wife, Bobbie Wolgemuth (d. 2014), Robert was a grandfather of five and great-grandfather of three.

Following Bobbie’s death, Robert married Nancy Leigh DeMoss, founder and lead Bible teacher of Revive Our Hearts, and became Nancy’s dearest friend and confidant, prayer partner, and enthusiastic cheerleader throughout their ten years of marriage.

Robert’s career spanned more than forty years in the publishing industry, where among other notable roles, he founded the literary agency Wolgemuth & Associates (now Wolgemuth & Wilson). He was also the best-selling author of more than twenty books including Lies Men Believe, Gun Lap, Finish Line, and the notes to the Men’s Daily Bible. Together, Robert and Nancy co-authored You Can Trust God to Write Your Story. His books have sold more than two million copies, and five have received Silver Medallion Awards from the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association (ECPA).

After retiring from Wolgemuth and Associates, Robert served tirelessly alongside Nancy at Revive Our Hearts—caring for donors and encouraging staff. His love for Jesus and for Nancy was contagious, and his absence is felt keenly.

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January 22, 2026

Seeds, Self-Sacrifice, and Your Baby

“Truly I tell you, unless a grain of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains by itself. But if it dies, it produces much fruit.” John 12:24

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Reflections on Robert’s Life and Work

“Outside of my wife, Gail, no one has shaped my life more than Robert. Robert was a man of quiet humility, gentle strength, and unwavering integrity. He lived his faith in everything he did. He raised my standards, mentored me, and showed me what it means to keep your word no matter the cost. Robert finished well and leaves us all an example worth following.”
—Michael HyattNew York Times Bestselling Author
“Robert was a legend in Christian publishing. He helped bring about the New Believer’s Bible, which has literally touched millions of people around the world, as well as my book Jesus Revolution, among many others. As Robert often said, “The anticipation of Heaven changes everything.” May we all live with that anticipation.”
—Greg LauriePastor/Evangelist, Harvest Ministries
“Robert was a dear friend and brother—always an encourager and such a positive inspiring personality. He lived and loved well and now has finished the race with arms held high in victory.”
—Jack GrahamPastor, Prestonwood Baptist Church
“Robert Wolgemuth lived a life of integrity and impact, similarly to the way he urged men to live. He had a significant impact on the publishing industry. He was generous with his time and resources. And for me, he was a friend.”
—Daniel DarlingAuthor, Pastor, Director of The Land Center for Cultural Engagement at SWBTS
“Robert Wolgemuth was one of the greatest encouragers in ministry and writing I’ve ever known. His advice was stellar and he was a master of Christian publishing. He was also incredibly kind and unfailingly passionate. He was a dear friend and brother, and he played a crucial role in so many prominent and faithful ministries. His legacy is far more than books.”
—Dr. R. Albert Mohler Jr.President of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminar
“Robert Wolgemuth was as gracious as he was brilliant. One of the most delightful people in the world of Christian publishing.”
—Phil JohnsonExecutive Director, Grace to You
“Heaven gained a gentle giant of a man. Heaven does get sweeter everyday.”
—Tom MelzoniSenior Vice President, Horizons Stewardship
“I admired him for so many reasons, but none more than how he loved Jesus and loved my friend, Nancy.”
—Colleen ChaoAuthor of In the Hands of a Fiercely Tender God and On Our Way Home
“What a joy and a privilege to know Robert. He ran his race with excellence, and he ran all the way to the finish line. What an example. What an encouragement. What an admonition to us all.”
—Bob BakkePastor Emeritus, Hillside Church
“Robert Wolgemuth was a legend in the world of Christian publishing. On first meeting him as a young writer, I was struck by his kindness, wisdom, and most of all his character—which I saw up close in every subsequent project that brought us together.”
—Trevin WaxAuthor, Vice President of Resources and Marketing at North American Mission Board
“Robert was kind, generous, loving, and always there for me and my sister Danae. We met when I was 10 years old. He bought me my first pair of cowboy boots and treated me like his own. He and my dad can hang out again: perfect bodies, no cancer, no pneumonia, no sickness. They now get to share the love of Jesus in His presence.”
—Ryan DobsonFounder of KOR Ministries and son of Dr. James Dobson
“Robert Wolgemuth was my agent for a good while, a wonderful man of God, a faithful servant of Jesus, and a great husband and father.”
—Dr. James MerrittSenior Pastor of Cross Pointe Church and host of Touching Lives
“All of us at Taylor University celebrate the life and legacy of the incomparable Robert Wolgemuth, whose family has done so much good for the Lord over many decades. We will dearly miss his encouragement and inspiration even as we thank God for his faithful leadership.”
—D. Michael LindsayPresident of Taylor University
“Truly one of the most gracious, godly, and I will add, elegant men I have ever met. Kind, thoughtful, generous. An exquisite treasure indeed.”
—Cathe LaurieExecutive Director of Women’s Ministry, Harvest Church
“Such a humble, godly, gentle man who I esteemed deeply. A rare, uncommon gem of a brother in the Lord. What a gift to generations, to the nations, to every person who knew him, to every room he was in.”
—Ann VoskampAuthor of One Thousand Gifts and The Broken Way
“As we seek to publish messages that honor the Lord, we know we’re standing on the shoulders of giants like Robert who showed us the way and were faithful to this important task.”
—Brian VosEditorial Director, Baker Books
“Robert was a strong and influential leader that garnered the trust of authors and publishers alike. He was kind, gentle, yet savvy and gifted in his trade. ”
—Bob Hawkins Jr.President, Harvest House Publishers
“We lost a friend as Robert Wolgemuth entered His reward. He was my father's agent and mine and was instrumental in creating the Reformation Study Bible. Most of all, he was a faithful friend.”
—R.C. Sproul Jr.Author of Almighty Over All and Biblical Economics

Finish Line

You Can Trust God to Write Your Story

Gun Lap

Lies Men Believe

Like the Shepherd

She Calls Me Daddy

The Most Important Place on Earth

Fathers of the Bible (hardcover)

What Wonderous Love

When Morning Gilds the Skies

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