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Allison Embraces Change to Serve God, Church and Community

Adapting to change can be hard, but the Rev. Dr. Kerry Allison is finding success by embracing the new and different. For years, Church of the Redeemer, where Allison serves as pastor, was well known for its excellent Christian academy. But, in 2010, the school closed due to the challenges of operating the tuition-based institution. However, the Redeemer congregation was deeply committed to education, plus, they still owned the facilities on their nearly three-acres of property. The answer to their dilemma was to change. With the support of the membership, Allison rented worship space to other ministries as well as