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politicians, who don't always under-
stand the scientific ramifications, make
decisions that on first blush seem envi-
ronmentally sound, but may in the
end create bigger problems. We don't
address some environmental issues
until it's economically urgent, and then
we react out of fear rather than reason."
Ministry
David recently had an opportunity to
use his scientific skills in a labor of
Christian ministry. In November 2008,
he conducted a workshop in Venezuela,
teaching the importance of water pol-
lution prevention, how to care for
natural resources, and methods of water
treatment.
This was not David's first trip to
Venezuela. He's been on 15 mission
trips over the years, helping plant
churches there as well as in Peru and
Mexico. A member of one of theseplanted churches in Venezuela works
at the water treatment plant there and
asked David to conduct the workshop.
He explains that the Catholic soci-
eties of South America are not always
open to direct evangelism. "It was an
excellent opportunity to share the
Gospel. Representatives attended from
several water treatment companies that
treat water for a population of over a
million people. Working with them on
a practical level opened a lot of doors
for ministry." Voluntarily sharing his
knowledge and skills with them adds
credibility to the evangelical message.
Above all else, David believes
theology and environmental issues
cannot be separated. "As believ-
ers, we have to have a consistency in
what we think and in what we do. God
made our environment-that's what
creates the balance in theology and
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