The existential presence of the church in the world.

The church is Christ body, it is his presence to the world. but then how exactly is the church present in and to the world.

The church exist first of all as the world wide group in unity, not uniformity of faith, hope and love. The source and effective of this unity is the pastor who leads. as head and source of unity the pastor effectively "strengthens his brothers" (luke 22: 32) and lead them in shepherding the flock of God entrusted to them (1 peter 5:2)

This assured the presence of Christ as head, as teacher, sanctifier and leader. and the unity of the whole body becomes real and operative, harmonious communications and mutual strengthening and support runs through the churches in spite of their diversity, tongues, customs and cultures and their dispersion in space and time. This church unity is basic and real. thanks to it, the church is present in and to the world as the sacrament of Christ's saving presence.