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SPEAKING
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Currently, Coffee with Paul
has one primary speaker, Gary Collier, the founder and director of
the program. Other speakers may be added from time to time. |
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ABOUT THE SPEAKER |
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Gary speaks on helpful and relevant
topics, both to lift the spirits of those who participate, and to
bring substance to faith. He is at home on college campuses, in churches, and with
small or large groups or retreats, and he has helped many people throughout the
United States and around the world to think more vibrantly about the Bible. Among the many
popular topics he has addressed are these:
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Praying with Elation
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Reading the Bible like Jesus
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God Inspired Church Leadership
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Effective Men and Women in Ministry
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Praying with
Power in the Midst of Distress
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Coffee with
Paul: A Conversational Reading of the Bible
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Reading the
Bible and the Dead Sea Scrolls
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Water from the Rock in a Desert Land
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Divorce and
the Christ Community
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NT Greek as a
Spiritual Discipline
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and many other topics
Gary's speaking style is
inviting, down to earth,
energetic, and engaging. Not only is he easy to listen to,
he will challenge you to think.
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Personal Comment:
"Whatever
successes I have belong to God alone. For, of all
people, I am under obligation to God's grace.
Thankfully, I serve a perfect God who can do powerful things
with failure and disappointment. I am grateful for people
like David, Peter, Paul, and the woman who washed Jesus'
feet with her tears. They all fell flat on their
faces. But they all took hold of God's outstretched
hand, got up, and took one more step. If I have
any message for anyone anywhere, it is this: No matter
who you are, take hold
of God's hand! And ignore the people who try to hold
you down."
Gary Collier |
For more about Gary,
Click Here. |
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SAMPLES |
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The message of Coffee with Paul is aimed
directly at
those who want to grow, those who want more:
individuals,
small or large groups, churches, retreats,
new Christians,
long-time Christians, women, men--
adults of all
ages who want to grow.
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SPEAKING TOPICS |
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Although any of the topics listed
above are available, the particular topics being featured at
the present time are listed below.
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Coffee with Paul:
A Conversational Approach to Scripture
This motivational presentation is the spark
behind Coffee with Paul and is designed for a 1 or 2 hour time slot.
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Praying Through Pain, Trouble, and Distress
This presentation is designed to have 4 lessons and is
otherwise called, "A Contextual Approach to Prayer." These
lessons are based on a contextual reading of 1 Thessalonians and
are presented to the context of everyday life in the 21st
Century. The lessons are as follows:
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What is Prayer,
Anyway?
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Praying with
Power
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Praying with
Elation
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Praying
Incessantly
These lessons can
be delivered in a variety of formats, such as 1 each week, all
four on a Saturday or Sunday, a Friday evening and Saturday
morning, etc.
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Unrelenting Faith
The Tireless Pursuit of God in the Midst of Distress
This
is the signature offering by Coffee with Paul at the present time.
It is based in a contextual study of 1 Thessalonians and is a
preview of what the completed CWP multi-volume series by the same
title will be about.
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are usually 9 lessons in this series (although
the number can be adjusted) and they can be brought in a
variety of formats: such as
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1 each week
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1 full weekend
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two weekends
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another arrangement
Here are all 9 lessons.
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A Divine Secret
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Dealing with Conflict
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Finding Direction
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Coping with Challenges
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Praying with Elation
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Walking the Talk
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Meeting the LORD
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Facing the Day
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Standing with Power
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Reading the Bible Like Jesus and Paul
This innovative topic is designed for 13 lessons which are based on a
contextual study of the Gospel of Matthew and on the writings of
Paul. Individual messages can also be pulled from the body
of this approach.
The lessons develop a "models" approach. This is
accomplished by asking how Jesus read Scripture, how the
Pharisees read Scripture, how Paul read Scripture, and how
current-day readers read Scripture. Comparing all of these
is both instructive and compelling.
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If you are interested in having Gary speak for you, please
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What Others
are saying
about
Coffee with Paul
James Savage,
Ph.D., Ph.D.
Life Stories Christian Counseling,
Mayfield, KY
Through the Coffee with Paul
program, the best of New Testament scholarship is made available to the
rest of us in usable form. Scholars, ministers, interested Bible students
everywhere--get ready to learn, to be challenged, and to grow in your
Christian life. There's something here for everyone who wants to learn
more about the New Testament, early Christian origins, and serving God
faithfully in today's world.
Go here for
more
Stacey Roberts
Singer/songwriter
"Why Wait
to Get to Heaven"
Bloomington, IN
When I dove into this study I found that I very much
enjoyed doing it. It is a fresh and new approach to a Bible devotion. I
found the journaling to be rewarding and although it took me a few days to
adjust to the idea that I was sharing a study with Paul, when it set in it
left me wanting more. I look forward to continuing this study when it is
available.
Go here for
more
Beverly Watkins,
Martin University
Indianapolis, IN
From
the moment I
first heard about
Coffee with Paul,
I was excited. It offers something for everyone interested in the
New Testament. Whether you study the Bible at home by yourself or
are a teacher of others, this approach is fantastic. By training and
profession I'm a teacher of the Bible and New Testament Greek, and
everybody should take a serious look at this program.
Go here for
more
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