What the congregation does flows from and is a part of who it is and who it is trying to be in its developing faithfulness to its Lord. Where it was yesterday is different from where it is today. Each day brings its own challenges and appropriate responses. Imposing activities from outside the community may not only be inappropriate, it may slow the journey. Multiple activities may distract the congregation and move its focus away from God.
People are accountable to one another as individuals and to the entire congregation.
The focus is on being religious and growing strong churches. Congregational life is designed to support the church and its causes. The congregation measures its success by the standards of success in the prevailing culture. Such congregations are often in competition with one another. If a program works for one congregation, it might work for another and help it stay competitive.