Stephen Farris is the Dean of St. Andrew's Hall and Professor of Homiletics (Preaching) at the Vancouver School of Theology.
Before coming to Vancouver he served as Professor of Preaching and Worship at Knox College, the University of Toronto. He was for five years minister of Trinity Presbyterian Church, Amherstview, Ontario. He is a graduate of the University of Toronto, Union Theological Seminary in Virginia and Cambridge University, England, from which he received his Ph.D.
Stephen Farris is the authour of three books, many academic and popular articles, dictionary and encyclopedia entries and a murder mystery short story. His most recent book is Grace: A Preaching Commentary, published by Abingdon Press. Stephen Farris was President of the Academy of Homiletics, the international society of teachers of preaching, for the year 2002.
Stephen Farris has travelled widely and has spoken in churches on six continents. He has served on many local, national and international committees including the Executive Committee of the World Alliance of Reformed Churches. He edited the book of Bible Studies for the 23rd General Council of that body.
Stephen Farris is married to Patricia Farris, a Principal in the New Westminster School District, and they have two sons, Allan and Daniel.
Stephen Farris can sometimes be seen in company with his friendly dog Rupert. None of them are likely to bite.