Red Bird Mission welcomes our newest Grow Appalachia Coordinator, Travis Adkins.  Please give him a shout out and warm welcome into our GA family, you can reach him at tadkins@rbmission.org, 606-598-0520 ! All of us at Red Bird Mission want give Justin Brock, our out-going Coordinator our best wishes as he has accepted a new position in Harlan.  We want to acknowledge and thank him for the tremendous job he has done over the last several years. He provided great insight, hard work, networking, and assistance to the Red Bird Community.

Meet Travis:

My name is Travis Adkins. I am 23 years old. I was born in Harlan, KY to Donna and Lonnie Adkins. I come from a big family of 8 brothers and sisters. To me family is everything. In 2000 we moved from Harlan to Leslie County Where I attended Beech Fork Elementary and then later i attended Red Bird Christian School.

Growing up in the Appalachian Mountains I learned a lot. One thing in particular was working in the garden with my dad, Lonnie, before he passed away in March of 2010. We would till up a gardening area so we could plant potatoes, tomatoes, onions, lettuce, cabbage, etc. Dad taught me a lot about all of that and how to be a good worker. He always said no matter what you do, do it to the best of your ability.

My mom and dad was always encouraging us, along with raising us in church and setting a good foundation. In 2015 I gave my heart to the Lord and I try my best to do what he would have me to do to help people or try to lead someone to Christ. Not long after I gave my heart to the Lord, I met the love of my life, Kendra. I am now married and currently anticipating the arrival of our son, David Bentlee, in September of this year. Anyone that knows me, knows I’m all about the good Lord, my family and a hard worker.

I thank God for all he has given me and I am excited to see what plans he has in store for me and my family in the future.