Why You Should Do Assessments
It's common knowledge that men are far less likely to go to the doctor than women. While that may not be very shocking, one of the justifications for their reluctance to schedule a check-up is intriguing. Many men don't go to the doctor because they don't want to find out something is wrong. This idea of "what I don't know can't hurt me," is part of the reason women's life expectancy has long outpaced men. The average US woman lives to be 81.3, while a man's average life span is 76.2 years.
One of the most fascinating pieces of information from that study, however, is that men are closing the gap. From 1989 to 2009, the gulf shrank from seven years to just over five. The reason? Males were living healthier lifestyles and had become more vigilant in with cardiovascular concerns. Instead of ignoring problems, men began to actively and intentionally evaluate and assess their physical health, which resulted in a 4.6 year predicted lifespan growth.
This perfectly illustrates the need for a culture of assessment in churches, since the Bible refers to the church as the body of Christ. That's not a metaphor, but a description. Paul doesn't say the church is like a body, but the church is a body. Just like with our bodies, it is important that we evaluate and assess the overall health of the church. Undiscovered problems under the surface can be deadly. Keep reading
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