Accountability

Definition

• Required or expected to justify actions or decisions; responsible.

• “...each one of us shall give an account of himself to God.” Romans 14:12

Accountability = Freedom + Responsibility

• Freedom is given when someone demonstrates they are responsible enough to handle the freedom

It communicates

• Trust

• Maturity

• Responsibility - the opportunity or ability to act independently and make decisions without

supervision.

• Independence • Competence • Value