I am currently taking a course with Dr. Bryant Myers at Fuller Theological Seminary called Development Tools and Practice.
Dr. Myers says the twin goals of biblical transformation are:
- Changing people: recovering true identity and true vocation
- Restoring shalom: Just and peaceful relationships
...and he claims, for Christians, these are the goals for both development and evangelism (our works and our words). I have never really thought about development and evangelism as sharing the same goals.
What do you all think? Do you agree with the goals? Do you believe development and evangelism share the same goals? How do the goals articulated by Myers connect with what MCC envisions: communities worldwide in right relationship with God, one another and creation (taken from MCC's mission statement that you can read here)?
I would be interested in hearing your perspectives - please add your comments below.
And be sure to check out Meyers' book (Walking With the Poor: Principles and Practices of Transformational Development) It's a good read...
