Westminster Shorter Catechism – Lord’s Day 42 Q & A 96 Q What is the Lord’s Supper? A The Lord’s Supper is a sacrament, wherein, by giving and receiving bread and wine, according to Christ’s appointment, his death is showed forth1; and the worthy receivers are, not after a corporal and carnal manner, but by …

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Preaching can be marginalised as a monologue. In pastoral ministry the sermon is part of an ongoing dialogue – the pastor hears the congregation throughout the week (and over time) and hears God’s Word; speaking in response as an ongoing dialogue. The challenge of the authority which attaches itself to pastoral office is not to …

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