Guidelines for Leading Communion

Here is an example of leading communion at Crystal Park Baptist Church Benoni. How does your church do communion? If you have a recorded example online please drop us a email so we can learn (churchcraft@crystalparkbaptistchurch.co.za).

Communion is a high point of our corporate worship service. In it we are reminded of our unity with Christ and our unity with each other.

Your communion message must be well prepared. This is a teaching moment in our service.
If you are unable to fulfil your duty please give your team leader sufficient notice.

Please arrive no later than 8:15am for the 8:30am service.
Inform the service coordinator and worship leader that you are present when you arrive.

Inform the projectionist of your passage and the translation you use (default is CSB).
Be seated when the bell rings 5mins before each service.
Be seated in such a way as to minimise distraction when you come up.
Anticipate coming up immediately when the communion slide goes up.

Call up the stewards. They wait at the front during the communion message.
“Communion is open to all who have placed their faith in Jesus and are in good standing with their local church.”
“Anyone who hasn’t placed their faith in Jesus is to let the elements pass by.”
“Parents are to exercise authority over believing children and teens.”
“Other children and teens must speak to an elder before taking communion.”
“The congregation is to wait when they receive the elements so we can partake together.”