John Stott on what the New Testament calls the preacher: steward, herald, witness, father and servant. Five word studies that define the task. Read more.
The Preacher's Portrait examines five New Testament words used of those who proclaim the gospel, and lets each one define the preacher's office and character. John Stott treats the steward entrusted with another's goods, the herald who announces a message not his own, the witness who testifies to what he has seen, the father who deals tenderly with his children, and the servant who belongs to Christ and to the church.
This short book has shaped how many preachers understand their calling, and it is frequently given to men entering ministry or studied in homiletics courses. It is less about technique than about identity, which makes it a useful corrective wherever preaching has drifted toward performance.
