When Pelham started Acadia University, he wasn’t sure what to take.
But he was good at chemistry in high school, so chose a major in chemistry.
However, he discovered he enjoyed theology electives through Acadia Divinity College!
What does a chemist do with theology?
Or what does a youth pastor do with chemistry?
At the same, it didn’t make much sense.
However, he felt compelled to pursue both, trusting that God would somehow weave these two very different strands together.
A few years later, working as a youth pastor in Halifax, he wanted to connect with local high school students.
But he needed a connection point.
Stoichiometry.
Balancing equations.
Periodic trends.
Oxidation and reduction.
Batteries.
This was it!
Becoming a chemistry and math tutor opened up multiple doors to great relationships with students.
It was a great way to help students because they care about their grades.
Parents appreciated it.
Teachers could see the progress students were making.
When it came time to starting up a Christian group and doing the Alpha program, they knew and trusted Pelham.
Students were willing to come and to talk about things that matter.
God had known all along how chemistry and theology were to fit together!
Source: Grace Chapel, Halifax, NS
From VMC September E-News
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