Peter: Rock Star from Galilee Virtual Book Tour August 2011

Join Sherree G. Funk, author of the guided teen study book, Peter: Rock Star from Galilee (WinePress Publishing, July 5, 2011) as she virtually tours the blogosphere in August on her first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book.

About Sherree G. Funk

Well-grounded in biblical Christianity, Sherree G. Funk is passionate about sharing her love and knowledge of God’s Word with the next generation. She has earned Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees and holds a Certificate in Christian Studies from Asbury Theological Seminary. Sherree leads small groups of teens at Ingomar UMC. Peter: Rock Star from Galilee is her latest release. Her other teen Bible studies are available at www.servingonelord.com.

About Peter: Rock Star from Galilee

If the New Testament were a Broadway musical, Peter would be one of the stars. He lived life loud, while making his best effort to be one of the best disciples. Peter was like a modern day rock star, but his struggles were just like ours. If Jesus could shape Peter into a solid rock of a disciple, he can surely do the same for you.

From his first call to follow, Peter was acutely aware of his own sinfulness. He wanted Jesus to go away, but ended up following. What makes people push Jesus away today? What makes them decide to follow? These are the kinds of “chew on this” questions you’ll find in Week One of Peter: Rock Star from Galilee.

Music always speaks to a deep place in the heart. Let music accompany your Bible study. Peter: Rock Star from Galilee will guide you through the ups and downs of Peter’s life story with a playlist of songs and hymns paralleling each chapter.
To better understand the feelings Peter had after denying Jesus three times, listen to Josh Wilson’s “Before the Morning.” Feel the love Christ had for all people even as he died by listening to the lyrics of “Amazing Love” by Chris Tomlin. By the end of the eight week study, you will create your own playlist of at least eight songs to bring back all you learned about Peter.

This eight-week study includes:
• Interactive questions for personal study and “chew on this” questions for small group discussion
• Photographs, maps, and informative sidebars for historical and geographical context
• Hands-on mission activities and discipleship challenges to encourage teens’ growing faith

Read an Excerpt!

If the New Testament were a Broadway musical, Peter would be one of the stars. The superstar was Jesus Christ, but Peter would be a rock star. Peter attracted attention by doing outrageous things; he was a “sinful man” by his own admission. Emotional, impetuous, and edgy, Peter spiced up the stories of Jesus. He thought he could be the best disciple, but even his best intentions led to miserable failure. Then following the resurrection, after a special beach breakfast with Jesus, Peter’s career took off. He performed miracles, drew crowds, preached to
thousands, got busted by the Pharisees, and broke down the Jew-Gentile barrier. And he did it all for the sake of Jesus. From a rickety fishing boat on Lake Galilee, to the grand courts of Herod’s Temple, to the villages of Joppa and Caesarea, Peter rocked the world around him.

We love Peter as much for his fears and failures as for the times he got it right. If impulsive Peter could become a rock-solid disciple, maybe there is hope for us too. Join me as we explore Peter’s bumpy road to stardom in light of his tight friendship with the God-man, Jesus.

Each week of the Bible study begins with a list of songs whose lyrics pertain to the week’s study. Listen to them if you can. Five days of guided study follow. It works best if you answer the questions on your own before gathering weekly with your small group. And each week ends with a set of discussion questions for your group. Pray that God will speak to you personally as you study.

Before you begin, take time to get to know the others in your study group. Write everyone’s name on the blank page opposite and jot down whatever short prayer each person requests.

Read the Reviews!

“Peter’s impulsiveness and failures make him an easy character for young men and women to relate to. As your students dive into this Bible study I have no doubt that they will be challenged and transformed by the lessons Sherree has assembled here.”

–Jayson Samuels, Co-Founder and Family Pastor, Northbridge Community Church, Cranberry, PA

Watch the video trailer on Vimeo!

Peter: Rock Star from Galilee Tour Schedule

Monday, August 1^st

Interviewed at The Book Connection

Book spotlighted at The Children’s and Teens’ Book Connection

Tuesday, August 2^nd

Guest blogging at Lori’s Reading Corner

Wednesday, August 3^rd

Guest blogging at Review from Here

Thursday, August 4^th

Book reviewed at Splashes of Joy

Friday, August 5^th

Book Reviewed at Confessions of an Overworked Mom

Monday, August 8th

Interviewed at The Hot Author Report

Wednesday, August 10^th

Interviewed at Pump Up Your Book

Thursday, August 11^th

Book excerpt featured at Between the Covers

Video trailer featured at If Books Could Talk

Friday, August 12^th

Book spotlighted at Broowaha

Monday, August 15^th

Interviewed at The Writer’s Life

Tuesday, August 16^th

Interviewed at Paperback Writer

Thursday, August 18^th

Book reviewed at So Many Books..So Little Time

Friday, August 19^th

Book reviewed at A Mom After God’s Own Heart

Book reviewed at Book Journey

Monday, August 22^nd

Book reviewed at Lynn’s Corner

Tuesday, August 23^rd

Interviewed at Lynn’s Corner

Wednesday, August 24^th

Book reviewed at Books, Products and More!

Book spotlighted at The Children’s and Teens’ Book Connection

Thursday, August 25^th

Interviewed at Blogcritics

Friday, August 26^th

Book reviewed at Debbie’s Book Bag

Sherree Funk’s PETER: ROCK STAR FROM GALILEE VIRTUAL BOOK TOUR will officially begin on August 1st and end on August 26th, 2011. Please contact Cheryl Malandrinos at cg20pm00(at)gmail(dot)com if you are interested in hosting and/or reviewing this book. Thank you! Deadline for inquiries is July 31, 2011 or until the tour is filled.

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