
Storm The Gates Core Teachings Of The Christian Faith: The Sacraments with Bishops Leah Gregory and Mike Lowry
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Mar 25, 2026 Mike Lowry, Bishop Emeritus offering historical and pastoral perspective on Methodist sacramental theology. Leah Hattie Gregory, Bishop and Wesleyan teacher focused on prevenient grace and liturgy. They unpack baptism and communion as God’s means of grace. They debate infant baptism, the role of water and signs, open table practice, frequency of communion, and restoring ordinary elements in worship.
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Sacraments Are Means Where God Acts First
- A sacrament is a means of grace where God acts first, not merely a human memorial.
- Leah Hattie Gregory emphasizes baptism and communion as ordinary channels God uses (water, bread, wine) for extraordinary spiritual work.
Real Presence Without Transubstantiation
- Methodists affirm the real presence of Christ at communion without transubstantiation.
- Mike Lowry stresses both memorial and real presence aspects together: communion is both remembrance and an encounter with God.
Communion Moment Changed A Career Decision
- Mike Lowry credits a spontaneous communion moment at Perkins Chapel for convincing him to stay in seminary.
- Kneeling for communion, a voice told him "you need to stay," which redirected his career toward ordained ministry.

