God, the Holy Spirit speaks to His people TODAY! Yes even in our "modern" times , He is still speaking. Many times He uses those who are in spiritual authority in our lives, but it is up to us to choose to listen and to heed. Your pastor is a gift from God to you. Through this ministry gift you are warned, comforted, taught, strengthened, and given an example of Christian discipline and lifestyle. The Holy Spirit uses the WORD of God , yes, the Holy Scriptures to speak to us. He often convicts our conscience.