I was admitted as a Reader in the Monmouth Diocese of the Church in Wales in July 2005. The title 'Reader' is in some ways misleading but it originated when literacy was restricted to a privilaged minority and when the laity who were capable of reading scripture were given special creditation. Nowadays the role of a Reader consists mainly of preaching, leading worship and working in the parish assisting the inumbent (priest) .

Here are a selection of sermons preached by Ken Jacob recently at All Saints, Llanfrechfa.  Click on the BOLD text to download.

I've heard your cry for help
As he approached the gate of the town, a man who had died was being carried out. He was his mother’s only son, and she was a widow; and with her was a large crowd from the town. When the Lord saw her, he had compassion for her and said to her, ‘Do not weep.’ (Luke 7:12-13)

Above all, love each other deeply
Song of Songs Chapter 2 & 1 Peter 4: 7-14

Let us run with perseverence the race marked out for us
Hebrews 11: 17 to 12:2