The Question That Plagues Me

Bill Hybels, pastor of Willow Creek Church recently conducted a Q&A with Tim Stevens of Granger Community Church.  In the interview Bill said:

"The goal (of the church), is to slowly make believers independent. We (as a church and pastors) should focus our attention on introducing people to Christ, and then helping them grow to a certain point. After that--they should feed themselves and focus on helping the church introduce more people to Christ."

If the measurement of a truly discipled Christian is that they can spiritually feed themselves and others...which I agree with Bill Hybels on...then my question is:

If a pastor looks out from his pulpit to a congregation of thousands...and only half of them can feed themselves spiritually and lead others...is the church truly a success?

At Compass Point the ball has begun to roll, momentum is gaining speed and numeric growth is inevitable.  However, the question above is one that plagues me all of the time...