Jun 9, 2009
A Special Coffeehouse Theology Offer for Pastors and Small Group Leaders
Before summer hits I’m extending a special offer to pastors and small group leaders who are considering which book to use for their small groups and Sunday School classes coming up this Fall. I thought I should help you plan ahead and suggest my book Coffeehouse Theology.
I should first of all state that using my book for a Sunday school class or small group isn’t my idea alone. Here are a few reviews/endorsements:
"This is the ideal text for adult Sunday school classes and home discussion groups." -William Dyrness, Fuller Theological Seminary
“Cyzewski navigates hefty topics with care and, in the process, shows why our language about God must include a wide understanding of the world we inhabit. I would recommend the book to almost any member of my church.”- David Swanson in Leadership Magazine
The Offer…
I have a limited number of copies of Coffeehouse Theology available to send out to pastors and small group leaders who are willing to consider using it for a small group or Sunday School for a free 15-day review. My friends read the whole book in two hours, so you can just read it and send it back. No hard feelings—you just need to chip in $1.40 for media mail.
However, if you want to keep it, just send me a check for $10, which means you got a great deal on a $15 book with free shipping.
You can also pick up either of the book’s two discussion guides. The Bible Study Guide walks readers through the theological method presented in the book with a series of reflections on scripture. The Contemporary Issues Guide applies theology to many of today’s pressing issues.
NavPress offers bulk shipping for Coffeehouse Theology, The Bible Study Guide, and The Contemporary Issues Discussion Guide, so it should be a breeze to get a good deal on books for your class or group.
Sample chapters of each book are available on their respective pages at the NavPress web site.
The Bonus…
I wrote Coffeehouse Theology in order to start conversations, and so your class is welcome to chime in here on my blog while you’re processing the book, and to even drop me a question. We’ve tried out some interaction with classes, and anything more than a few questions is a bit much to handle. But so far as I’m able, I welcome interaction on my web site as I continue to develop the ideas presented in my books.
To Sign Up…
Drop me an e-mail at edcyzewski (at) gmail (dot) com with “Pastor/Small Group Offer” in the subject line. Include your mailing address and name. If I have enough copies, I’ll drop it in the mail for you pronto with a note telling you when the book is due back if you don’t want to cough up the ten bucks.
Happy Reading!
Looks like a great book. Since we’re moving, I’m not going to ask for it yet. I did go to your link and read some of the reviews. I liked what the reviewer said under the title of “Actionable Postmodern perspective” I quote:…
“Taking the time to explain the main points of past historical contexts, the importance of global (aka non-white-American-male) contexts, and in community with our local brothers and sisters in Christ, we can “put to the test” our personal understandings of God – our personal contextual theologies, if you will – which every believer develops and modifies throughout our individual faith journeys.”
It’s the community aspect that I’ve been thinking of lately.
Reviewed this book go the review here:
http://northwestpastorjason.blogspot.com/2009/07/book-review-coffee-house-theology.html