The Coffeehouse Gospel: Sharing Your Faith Through Everday Conversation [Paperback]

Matthew Turner (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 2004

Written for anyone who’s ever struggled to share their faith with others, The Coffeehouse Gospel shows Christians how to evangelize effectively by sharing their personal stories of how God has impacted their lives. It includes questions and journal sections to help readers articulate their own spiritual experiences and show them how to be ready to defend and express their faith.

Editorial Reviews

Review

The Coffeehouse Gospel is one of the most helpful resources we've seen. A must-read for engaging postmoderns. -- The Discerning Reader

Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Relevant Books (September 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0974694282
• ISBN-13: 978-0974694283
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #796,541 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Matthew Paul Turner is the best-selling author of "The Christian Culture Survival Guide" and "The Coffeehouse Gospel." Before he began writing and speaking full-time, he served as editor of CCM and music and entertainment editor of Crosswalk.com. He, and his wife, Jessica, live in Nashville, Tennessee.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, Challenging Book, October 10, 2004

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Jessica Turner (Nashville) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Coffeehouse Gospel: Sharing Your Faith Through Everday Conversation (Paperback)

I just got this book, and I LOVED it. The stories were honest and relevant, and I felt like I could easily apply a lot of the advice to my life. The Coffeehouse Gospel really encouraged me to share my faith in everyday conversation- just like the title says. I strongly recommend it to anyone who struggles with the term "evangelism" because it breaks down that word's stereotypes. DEFINITELY check out this book. It will encourage you to evaluate the way you share your faith and challenge you to be a stronger Christian.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Solid, helpful book, June 6, 2005

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Marty Duren (Flowery Branch, GA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Coffeehouse Gospel: Sharing Your Faith Through Everday Conversation (Paperback)

This book is an excellent encouragement tool for sharing one's faith in Jesus, especially those who have been trained in "smashmouth" or "drive-by" evangelistic methods and desire to learn a more relational way to share Christ. Drawing upon his own experiences in the workplace, Turner gives several examples (not all "successful") of actual conversations he has had--how he started them and how it went.

He also demonstrates how to use cultural tools to build bridges to establish conversations, all the while remembering the sincerety and authenticity of the witness. This is a short, but worthwhile read.

11 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great book for anyone who loves to share Christ, October 18, 2004

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Carole Kathryn "Carole" (Maryland) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Coffeehouse Gospel: Sharing Your Faith Through Everday Conversation (Paperback)

Coffeehouse Gospel is a great book to read and not be afraid to share it with others. It is easy reading and to the point. When I finished reading it I really felt I had found a way that I could share my faith without offending anyone. The author is not afraid to share his mistakes which helps you to relate to the content. He is witty but also serious about how to share with others your relationship with Christ.