Perhaps I'm the only one. I've been reading this thread with interest. I have been thinking for some time now that the potential in the Church is here for a renaissance in communication. I would never think of myself as a preacher, but definitely a Christian communicator. I love your idea of communication teams, yet this is almost never done in a typical church environment.
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That certainly would lead to fulfilling the great commission in grand way. The clergy centered paradigm is a job security thing. The church needs ordained leaders who are disciple-making disciples who help people discover, learn and actualize their giftedness. You've hit the nail on the head. In my former denomination it amazed me at the quiet but real distain that clergy had for laity at conference meetings.