I was deeply saddened to learn that my coauthor and former pastor, James C Sprouse, passed away last week.
A graduate of the University of Virgina and Union Theological Seminary, Jim served as pastor for over 40 years. He was my pastor for 15 of those years. We found his congregation after moving to McLean from Toronto with a toddler and a baby. He baptized our baby, my younger son.
Ten years ago, I asked Jim to help me write a Christian guide to ethical business leadership by applying ancient biblical teachings to modern business issues. He immediately agreed and I will always be grateful for everything that I learned from him during our collaboration, which is captured in the book, Profit with a Higher Purpose.
Jim now rests in the presence of Christ, whom he served his whole life. My prayers and condolences are with his family.