Wow! The pace is picking up on the events surrounding the Arizona Conference Office of Education. I am excited and anxious at the same time. Some would suggest that I should be worried about everything that is going on, but even my anxiousness is more related to anticipation than to dread. I still believe God is doing something special, but His ways are not always predictable. That’s the exciting part.
On the other hand, there is a deep level of trust that travels in both directions. I have no doubt that God’s trust in us to follow His leading is certainly more generous that our measly ability to trust in His leading. That’s the rub. That’s where my growing needs to take place. In any case, here are some updates on the happenings around the conference….
TAA has a new principal for the coming year! That’s big news, especially this early in the spring. The benefit of having a viable and qualified individual ready, willing, and able to take the helm of the school next year is great. The fact that he has been designated by this juncture is a blessing on a much greater scale. The selection comes at the end of a significant interview and vetting process by AAF and the AZ Conference Office of Education. Mr. Richard Maloon will be officially introduced to the TAA faithful on Alumni Weekend (April 13-14). I hope and pray the TAA family will rally around Mr. Maloon. He is a capable and spiritual administrator. Keep him in your prayers.
As you may know, Holbrook Indian School is also going through some transitions. Janet Claymore-Ross, who has provided exemplary leadership to that school for the last six years, is retiring at the end of the school year. The Holbrook Board of Trustees also has selected an individual to lead the school into the future. Mr. Pedro Ojeda will be endeavoring to fill the void left by Dr. Claymore’s departure. He brings a wealth of experience in administration and business, not to mention life experience, to the position. He possesses a passion for Adventist Education and deep commitment to impacting the Native American community in Arizona and beyond. Keep Mr. Ojeda in your prayers.
Finally, the last week of the conference-wide Arizona Tax Credit initiative is here. It is apparently one of the best kept secrets in the Arizona Conference. But April 17 is next Tuesday. We are still hoping for great things from the conference members who have yet to submit their tax returns to the IRS or the State of Arizona. One major development is that the Tax Credit donation can be made on-line. The prompts are on the conference website. We are hoping many people will take advantage of the website option. We are looking for 1000 new tax credit participants. We have a way to go, but nothing is impossible for God. Work beckons…good night!
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