This document discusses accountability in the church. It provides Bible verses emphasizing the importance of accountability and carrying each other's burdens. It then examines what a lack of accountability looks like, including inconsistent standards, counterproductive behaviors, and mediocrity. When accountability is avoided, deadlines are missed, undue burden is placed on leaders, and potential problems are allowed to grow. In contrast, churches where members are accountable ensure poor performers improve, identify issues quickly, and establish respect among members held to high standards.

3. Bible Verses on Accountability
Proverbs 27:17
As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another
Galatians 6:2
Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.
Proverbs 24:24‐25
Whoever says to the guilty, “You are innocent,” will be cursed by peoples and
denounced by nations.

4. Avoidance of Accountability
Do we call each other out when we step out of line?
Do we think that it is the responsibility of the leaders
to hold individuals accountable?
Is peer‐to‐peer accountability a reality at our church?
Do we have tunnel‐vision – only focusing on my small
area, without showing much care for other areas?

5. What does avoidance of Accountability look like?
Inconsistent standards of performance
Counterproductive behaviors are constantly displayed
Poor performers get a ‘free ride’

6. Impact of Avoidance of Accountability
Mediocrity is encouraged
Deadlines are missed and deliverables not met
Undue burden is placed on the leaders to be the sole
source of discipline
The good of the church is sacrificed because no one
assumes responsibility
Potential problems are not addressed immediately and
are allowed to develop into even bigger problems

7. Churches where members are
accountable:
Ensure that poor performers feel pressure to improve
Identify potential problems quickly by questioning
one another’s approaches without hesitation
Establish respect among team members who are held
to the same high standards
Share the burden of discipline

8. Bible Verses on Accountability
Romans 14:13
Therefore let us stop passing judgment on one another.
Instead, make up your mind not to put any stumbling block
or obstacle in the way of a brother or sister.
2 Corinthians 8:13
Our desire is not that others might be relieved while you
are hard pressed, but that there might be equality.