This is the best book I've read so far on "prophetic ministry", which has caused a stir in quite a few evangelical churches in the last 10 years or so. Cath Livesey gives a very biblical, wholistic and clear description of what modern-day prophetic ministry is meant to be and do. It's not so much about giving an amazing word from God as it is learning to hear God's voice yourself and then being open to receiving from God what He might want you to share with others ... and to do so in a way that represents His heart for them - to encourage, comfort and build them up and call them into all that He has for them. I love the way prophecy here is couched in the major themes throughout Scripture of God's covenant relationship with us and His invitation to us to be part of His Kingdom work in the world.