After the Storm: Closing the Clergy-Laity Gap

Luidens, Donald A.; Nemeth, Roger J.

doi:10.2307/3511189

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“…Now much of the research detailing the political involvement of clergy, in marked contrast to earlier investigations, focuses on the many political roles that clergy play (e.g., Djupe and Gilbert 2003; Jelen 2001; Smidt 2004). Moreover, the “clergy‐laity gap,” while certainly still considered to be a limiting factor for some clergy (e.g., Djupe 2001; Djupe, Neiheisel, and Sokhey 2007; Guth et al 1997; Jelen 2001; Olson 2000; Olson and Crawford 2001; Wood 1981), appears to be less of a barrier to clergy political engagement today than it was in the 1960s (Luidens and Nemeth 1989). Studies conducted since the mid 1970s (e.g., Becker 1999; Hoge 1976) have found little support for such a clergy‐laity division.…”

Section: Clergy Public Speechmentioning

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Intra‐Organizational Constraints on Churches' Public Witness

Neiheisel¹,

Djupe

2008

Scientific Study of Religion

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We examine the effects of some oft-overlooked influences on clergy public speech, an important component of a church's public witness. While there are many studies of denominational conflict, few studies connect denominational-level conflict with the ways in which clergy address salient public issues to their congregations. We also explore the impact that the presence of a congregant who has struggled with his or her sexuality, that is, the contact hypothesis, has on clergy speech. We test these ideas using 2004 survey data from clergy in Columbus, Ohio concerning their speech on the state's constitutional ban on gay marriage. We find that these intra-organizational constraints shape opinions that in turn affect speech, tempering indirectly the ability of clergy to present concerns about the proposed ban.

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Section: Clergy Public Speechmentioning

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Intra‐Organizational Constraints on Churches' Public Witness

Neiheisel¹,

Djupe

2008

Scientific Study of Religion

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A Biblical Model of the People of God: Overcoming the Clergy/Laity Dichotomy

Maddix

2009

Christian Education Journal: Research on Educational Ministry

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The paper explores the theological and historical relationship between clergy and laity to see if a justification exists for a clergy/laity dichotomy. The paper also explores the intent of Reformation theology and traces the development of the clergy/laity dichotomy's impact on the church today. The paper addresses the following questions: Where and with whom does authority rest? What distinguishes clergy leadership from lay leadership? What was Luther's intent in the “priesthood of all believers”? What are the effects of clergy professionalism and theological training of the laity? The paper argues that the biblical perspective of the “people of God” provides a framework to minimize the dichotomy and to move toward a more shared approach to leadership.

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The Clergy and Abortion

Jelen¹

1992

Review of Religious Research

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After the Storm: Closing the Clergy-Laity Gap

Cited by 4 publications

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Intra‐Organizational Constraints on Churches' Public Witness

Intra‐Organizational Constraints on Churches' Public Witness

A Biblical Model of the People of God: Overcoming the Clergy/Laity Dichotomy

The Clergy and Abortion

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