In this context, there is a need to balance the preaching of the imminent return of Christ, or the Rapture, with an understanding that Christ might not return any time soon. Two thousand years have already elapsed since His first coming and evangelicals need to be prepared for the long haul. Goodman's questioning of the real contribution of evangelicalism to economic and social development is understandable. There is no automatic correlation between evangelical growth and economic and social advancement. If the evangelical church is going to change Latin America, then it will need Christian character more than just charisma.
Reason needs to be accepted and encouraged within the limits of revelation.
The pulpit should be used as a place of encouragement and motivation for all church members, regardless of economic status, political views, profession or any other criteria. This should be especially true for students who are seeking to confirm their academic vocation. The problem with the evangelical church in Latin America is not irreversible. There is no malice or evil intentions on the part of the pastors and leaders that have put forth these ideas, nor is there reluctance to change this trend beyond natural inertia. The optimistic note which gives us hope for change is the experience concerning Latin evangelicals and politics.