In his response, Reverend told us that he has no time for what he called 'pulpit ministers'.

'People don't remember sermons', he said, 'People remember friendships.'

I'm not sure about not remembering sermons - he's an excellent teacher and I've learned loads from him - but it's his kindness, his welcome, and his recognition of me as a person, a valued member of his congregation, that I shall never forget.