How do we measure success?

They tell us that we measure what is important to us or what we value? What does that say about what we value as the Church? From my readings in God's Word, who we value is central. The reality is that we measure warm bodies in a seat and monies given, this is what has become the all important image for the Church. Speaking of image, it is more important to create an image rather than be in the image of God. I'm curious how we got here. Maybe it has to do with the idol worship of money and power that so dominates our ideology and stages. Maybe it is that our ego's are too fragile to handle the suffering that being a follower of Jesus brings. (again, being consistent with Scripture, most of the suffering seems to come from the religious people) I'm even more curious how we get out of the mess that we created? Maybe, just maybe when we set aside all the labels, awards and tribes that we create, then maybe we can be focused on the right Who and measure the things that are really important.