All short-term (8 to 11 week) Disciple Bible Study planning kits are now on sale for $49, regularly $125. Choices include Old Testament, New Testament, Genesis, Psalms, John, and Romans.

The prices on many other video-based stories have been reduced by up to 60%, Also, from January 27th through February 8th, receive 20% off participant books with the purchase of the appropriate planning kit. The following series are included:

• Adam Hamilton (Christianity’s Family Tree, Christianity and World Religions, Confronting the Controversies, Seeing Gray in a World of Black & White, Making Love Last a Lifetime, Enough)
• Beginnings (Introduction, Spiritual Life, Longing to Belong)
• Behind the Pages (Don’t Put a Period Where God Put a Comma, Parables from the Back Side, Old Testament Stories from the Back Side, This is Christianity, Yes Lord I Have Sinned But I Have Several Excellent Excuses
• Irresistible Invitation
• Living the Good Life Together (Hospitality, Forgiveness, Attentiveness, Discernment, Intimacy
• Restless Hearts
• Serving from the Heart and Leadership from the Heart
• Sisters (Knowing God, Unfailing Love, Wising Up, A Mile in Her Shoes, Finding Balance)
• T.I.M.E. (Together in Ministry Every Day)
• Transformed Giving

Dr. Stamm’s latest work is Extending the Table: A Guide for a Ministry of Home Communion Serving published this month by Discipleship Resources. From the back cover:

“Mark Stamm discusses historical, theological, and pastoral questions surrounding the subject of home Communion serving [and] also suggests a model for home Communion ministry that takes into account scriptural teaching, historical understanding, and spiritual needs.”

The book is now available at Cokesbury for $13; stay tuned for a book signing event in the near future.

Virtually all of the Spring textbooks are now in stock. Come in this week to get your books before school starts, avoid the rush, and get a head start on your reading!

If you’re not yet on campus, we can ship your text books to you for a nominal charge. Call or email for details.

We’re having a special New Year’s Sale! Starting tomorrow, January 7, through Friday, January 9, all discountable items will be 30% off with a minimum $75 purchase.

Please note that textbooks are NOT included in the 30% off sale, but they DO count toward the minimum purchase requirement. Virtually all Spring textbooks are now in stock, so this is a great opportunity to get your textbooks before the beginning of school rush and save money on any extra resources you may need such as Bible dictionaries, commentaries, worship planning resources, and much more.

Remaining Christmas clearance merchandise is now 75% off, and there is still a wide selection available.

If you are not yet back in Dallas after the holiday break, we would be glad to ship your textbooks and any 30% off selections directly to your home or office; simply call or email to place your order.

The 2008 Book of Discipline has finally arrived, and is now in stock at Cokesbury. You can purchase a copy for $20, and quantity discounts are available for orders of six or more copies.

We’re still waiting on the 2008 Discipline (which should be available in January) but we do have the 2009-2012 Guidelines in stock now.

The full set of 26 guides with slipcase and bonus CD-ROM containing keyword-searchable PDF files of every guide is available now for $65.

Individual Guidelines booklets can also be special ordered for $2.95 each.

This important new release combines the full text of the NRSV with rich study resources contributed by 145 scholars and pastors such as Thomas Bandy, Paul Chilcote, Kenneth Collins, Adam Hamilton, Zan Holmes, Richard Heitzenrater, Ada Maria Isasi Diaz, Ruben Job, J. Ellsworth Kalas, Robert Schnase, William Willimon, Ann Wimberly, and Ben Witherington.

Several Perkins faculty members are among the contributors as well, including Ted Campbell, Paul Escamilla, John Holbert, Hugo Magallanes, Alyce McKenzie, Rebekah Miles, and Joerg Rieger.

In addition to extensive study notes, the Wesley Study Bible includes more than 200 sidebars focused on key Wesleyan terms such as Prevenient Grace, Baptism, Free Will, and New Creation. Life Application Topics been provided by key pastors to help readers fully “live out their Wesleyan faith.”

Samplers which include a portion of the book of James along with a listing of Wesleyan Core Terms and Life Application Topics are available to pick up in the store if you would like more information.

Preorder before December 31st in order to receive the Wesley Study Bible for $24.95, which represents a savings of 35% off the regular price of $39. You can email or call us to place your order.

The Wesley Study Bible will be published in February 2009.

Dr. Ted A. Campbell’s latest work is The Gospel in Christian Traditions, published this month by Oxford University Press. From the back cover:

“Campbell demonstrates the continuity of the gospel narrative, beginning with the period prior to the writing of the New Testament and continuing through contemporary Evangelical ‘mega-churches.’ The Gospel in Christian Traditions offers a brief, well-written, and accessible history of Christian doctrine.”

The book is available at Cokesbury now; stay tuned for a book signing event early next year.

All of our Christmas items have been marked down to 50% off, including ornaments, Nativity sets, and Advent/Christmas devotionals and worship resources.

We also have some special items:

–Brightest Star of All Christmas Fleece Throw now $3.75
–Brightest Star of All Boxed Note Cards set of 8 for $1.00
–Brightest Star of All long sleeve T-Shirts in all sizes now $4.00
–Children’s Plush Advent Wreath now $2.00

$2 Book specials include Don’t Put a Period Where God Put a Comma by Mohney, What I Learned When I was Ten by Kalas, and More Stories Behind Best Loved Songs of Christmas by Collins.

Abingdon Specialty Gift Bibles (Birthday, Caregivers, Graduation, Marriage, and Mothers) as well as the NIrV Kid’s Devotional Bible are just $10 each until the end of the week.

We also have a new selection of clearance books on sale for 50% off as well.

If you need any last minute Christmas gifts, stop by Cokesbury and check everyone off your list!

We will be closing at 4:00 pm on Friday, December 19th, and will reopen for our regular business hours of 9:00 to 4:30 on Monday, January 5th.

Textbooks for most Jan Term and Spring classes are now in stock. If you can’t stop by in person, we will gladly take orders via email or over the phone and ship your textbooks directly to your home or office.

Merry Christmas, and have a safe and happy New Year.