There is a "Corresponding Continuity" (I.e.- Clarity, Consistency and Credibility ) to the voices that Christ has ordained "to represent HIS Cause, HIS Community and HIS Kingdom", even though ALL of the Body of Christ - whether their considered "clergy" or "laity", should be able to speak with grace, love and truth to the curious masses that are learning, listening and looking for "true representations" of this Eternal Kingdom that we're all apart of... We are ALL at different levels, concerning the unique gift(s) and grace(s) that may be operating in our lives: first, based upon our own personal commitments to develop, grow and mature - as genuine disciples of Christ; and, also based upon "the exercise and use of our gift(s)", as we're directed and inspired by The Lord - in submission to the "earthly authority" that HE has placed us under...(which is THE ISSUE for many people; we're NOT SUBMITTED to a ...