I've long appreciated Ernest Goodman's blog Missions, Misunderstood for his honest descriptions of missionary life and experience. He doesn't try to impress or please anyone, and it makes for a great blog.
His most recent post reflects his willingness to say what others don't want to hear, and perhaps I'm the type of person that is the target of his advice. In What Works vs What's Best, he writes about the importance of obeying God instead of looking for the most effective way to reach more people. I understand his concern, and I know at times I am guilty of over-emphasizing efficiency. However, I don't think it is necessary to swear off "what works", measurable results, or efficiency. Ignoring natural ways of improving our ability to reach people - and donors - with our message isn't much different than refusing natural and man-made ways of healing disease.
In particular, it's the final line of his blog that concerns me. "If God never values “effectiveness” or “efficiency”, why do we?" Is there any evidence to show that God NEVER values effective of efficiency? If he doesn't value those, does that mean He values inefficiency?
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