What does it mean to speak for God in today’s world?

In a time of confusion, division, and noise, the Church needs clear voices—voices that speak truth with love and conviction. The Role of the Prophets: Speaking Forth and Speaking For explores the ancient and enduring calling of the prophet—not just in biblical times, but in our lives today.

Combining biblical teaching, spiritual reflection, and personal experience, Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt invites readers to rediscover prophecy as more than prediction. True prophetic ministry calls us to speak forth God’s word in the moment and to speak for those who cannot speak for themselves. It is a ministry of truth, courage, mercy, and hope.

This study covers:

• The difference between foretelling and forth-telling
• The lives and lessons of biblical prophets
• How prophecy functions in the New Testament and Church today
• Discernment and the testing of spiritual messages
• The prophetic call of every believer and every congregation

Each chapter includes:

• Biblical teaching
• A short meditation
• Personal reflection
• A closing poem and prayer
• Thought-provoking questions for personal or group study

Whether you’re a pastor, a small group leader, or a believer simply seeking to listen more closely to the Spirit, this book offers inspiration, clarity, and a gentle challenge: to speak when God gives you a word, and to live as a witness to the truth.