https://ubcentral.org/2006/12/20/accountability-and-goals/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=accountability-and-goals News From The United Brethren in Christ Church Wed, 21 Oct 2009 05:32:13 +0000 hourly 1 https://ubcentral.org/2006/12/20/accountability-and-goals/comment-page-1/#comment-144 Wed, 20 Dec 2006 20:08:06 +0000 http://ubcentral.org/?p=451#comment-144 You are correct. Measurement is often seen as negative. I look at it in this way; measurement is a method of diagnosing. When you are properly diagnosed the doctor can individualized your treatment and monitor your recovery. My treatment and medicine is often different form the other person. The doctor’s response is not, “he is sick send him to the morgue, no, it is, here is what we are going to prescribe for you to help you recover”.
Growth in the natural is measurable and accountable. From Wall Street to the Barn House we count and set measurable standards. When my sons were babies the doctor would measure and compare their growth to certain standards. He would often say, “that is normal, we expect that.” If there were any abnormalities he would diagnose and prescribe a course of treatment and recovery that was also measurable. Sometimes my wife would device different ways to get the medication to our sons. We love our boys and would do anything to see that they are healthy.
The church cannot do without certain standards because we will not know how we are doing and what we are missing. We need to be healthy in order to help the dying world. Why are we reluctant to measure our progress? People are comfortable hiding. And not measuring and not being held accountable aid this posture. As soon as you start setting goals and measuring your accomplishments it forces you out of hiding. We are expected to grow. This does not means you are killed for not making your goal, because the Church is into restoring not killing, but there should a process for those who want to succeed.
Keep up the good work.

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