Ministering Like the Master

Christ was not a boring preacher! ‘How wonderful it would be,’ says Stuart Olyott in the introduction to this book, ‘if Christian preachers throughout the world were ministering like their Master!’ Drawing on examples of Christ’s preaching from the Gospels, Olyott challenges preachers today with three features of their Master’s ministry. Christ’s style and method were not boring, but gripping. Christ’s preaching was evangelistic. Christ’s ministry was more than just preaching: his whole life was ministry. In a fresh, compelling and practical way, Olyott guides preachers away from some of the perils and pitfalls that could hinder their success. In so doing, he shows us just how essential Christ’s example is to those who seek to minister in his name today.

Publisher: Banner of Truth
Type: Paperback
ISBN: 9781848717886

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Stuart Olyott became a minister when he was 21 and has spent his life preaching as simply, seriously and vividly as possible, both in English and French. He has held pastorates in England, Switzerland and Wales, has preached in conferences on every contin

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I had the pleasure of listening to this author many times in college lectures, seminars and church services. I’ve always found his work and ministry to be very helpful. This short book is no different. It contains three chapters on the subject of preaching. The chapters are very clear, with much practical advice...Finally, from Mark 1, Olyott shows that Christ was more than just a preacher. As he goes through the chapter, he points out that Christ was not cut off from the real world. Christ identifies with sinners, experiences temptation, engages in personal conversation, confronts evil, cares for the sick, maintains a life of prayer, and touches the untouchable. The book is aimed at preachers. As someone who is involved with preaching in my local church and community, I found the content very helpful. In fact, I would say that no matter how long someone has been preaching for, they ought to find many useful insights in this book, in order to enhance their ministry. It is hoped that in reading this, many might be encouraged to minister like their master! Andrew Young