An important by - product of the involvement of laity in mission is that better - trained lay and clergy leadership will be required. (religion-online.org)
It also leads to attitudes on the part of laity in the church that «his wife will support him, so we don't have to worry.» (religion-online.org)
I can not help but think of the work of John Henry Newman or Yves Congar when reflecting upon a participatory theology, as the Church struggles to move toward more inclusive roles for laity, for women, for national cultures. (religion-online.org)