
I’m smiling just like this monkey! Many of you that know me know that I have been filling in as principal at FCA the last three years. What started out as a one year fill-in, turned into three long years. It has had its benefits. Throughout the last three years I’ve learned many valuable things: The value of Christian education; the ability to confront problems; how to effectively deal with staff, students, & parents (sometimes disgruntled parents); that I have a gift for administration; the discipline of getting up at the same hour every day; and many other things. The reason why I am smiling is because we have officially hired a principal. Ron Coleman, from Gratz, PA, and his family will moving here in July. I’m looking forward to getting back in the saddle and do what I love to do and what I do best: Youth ministry and discipleship ministry. So in July, I will be starting a new chapter in my life. One that I am very excited about. Thank you to all you staff, students, and parents (yes, even the disgruntled ones), who helped me sharpen my spiritual gifts. Pray for me next week as I’ll be away preaching a youth camp for the Alabama Bible Methodist Conference.

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June 5, 2008 at 2:10 pm
Beth
Kevin wants to know how you got his picture?
June 5, 2008 at 3:05 pm
Bobbie
I know the teens will miss you at the school though. Not as much “our” teens because they will get to do stuff with you at church but the others who don’t go to our church.
June 5, 2008 at 7:32 pm
Byron Gurnee
We enjoyed being there at Pell City last year! we will have to remember each other in prayer. I will be in Ontario the first week of July and also in Alaska the 3rd week.
June 5, 2008 at 8:26 pm
Keith Russell
Congratulations, Travis. I get a special shot of joy when I hear that a minister is going to be able to devote his full efforts to the Gospel. There is no higher calling, no better way to expend effort, than to bring people to Christ and feed His sheep.
June 5, 2008 at 11:00 pm
LaDonna
Can I just say, with Ron Coleman you are getting the BEST?! He is the most amazing principal in the CHM, and you will LOVE him!!!!! I’m also glad that you get to go back to doing what your heart is called to. Great job for filling in the gap, though. Have fun in Alabama, it’s hotter than blue-blazes down here!!
June 6, 2008 at 2:14 pm
Gina (Travis's mom)
Goodness Travis I didn’t realize how much you looked like your dad.
June 10, 2008 at 9:42 am
Keith
Gina, that’s funny! Travis, congratulations! Ron Coleman is one fantastic guy! Wonderful family. You’ll enjoy working with him.