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New EEC Director and Elementary Principal Joins Red Lion Christian Academy
Red Lion Christian Academy is excited to announce the hiring of Mr. Rick Collier as its new EEC Director and Elementary principal. Collier comes to Red Lion from Missouri via a current mission engagement in Kashmir, India. With a Masters degree in Educational Leadership and a Bachelor degree in Elementary Vocal music, Mr. Collier brings real-world, front-line experience and leadership skills necessary to power the academic excellence of RLCA's elementary and EEC schools. Collier is married, with 5 children, and has been an elementary school principal for two years prior to joining RLCA. With the unanimous support of the Academy's search committee, Mr. Collier also comes with the enthusiastic support of the school board. In his note of acceptance, Collier shared the story of how God used Psalm 138:8 to speak powerfully to both he and his wife, Valerie, about the timing of this calling. "The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me; your love, O LORD, endures forever - do not abandon the works of your hands." (NIV).
Please join with us in praying for the Collier's safe journey and swift relocation to our community. We want to ask all our RLCA families to partner with us in surrounding the Collier family with love and enthusiastic support, showing them the distinctively Godly, grace-based approach to building community that makes RLCA a Christ-centered agent for change in our region. An opportunity to meet Rick will occur on Thursday, July 29th at 7:00 p.m. in the upper school multi-purpose room. All EEC and elementary families and staff are welcome to attend.
Greetings from our Superintendent
 I would like to extend a warm welcome to everyone. Red Lion Christian Academy (RLCA) exists “…to glorify God by supporting Christian families in training and educating students so that Christ may reign supreme in every aspect of their lives.” If you dissect this statement you will see that the basis for everything we do at Red Lion is rooted in the Bible. Biblical truth is the foundation upon which we strive to build excellence, relationships, servant-hood and integrity within our ministry.
Like the church, Red Lion is not made up of buildings, textbooks and vehicles; it consists of our faculty and staff, students, parents and friends. I have often heard people make the statement, "There is something special about Red Lion." They are absolutely right. That special thing is the Spirit of God dwelling in the hearts of his people. No one could have imagined the impact of Pentecost on 21st century Christians and ministries, but what an impact our God has made!
In an effort to honor God through Red Lion Christian Academy, we will strive to passionately pursue Christ; as a faculty and staff, and as a ministry. This comes from a desire to honor God in our individual lives and to honor him corporately as a school. We have embraced Psalm 19 this year, specifically verse 14 which says, “May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you oh Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer." It compels us to seek after the Living God. In everything we do, our desire is to be pleasing to God.
Red Lion has an amazing number of opportunities for you and your students. From exceptional academic programs, to world class athletics, RLCA stands apart as a place where lives are changed. We desire to educate the whole child: spiritually, physically and academically. This is accomplished through a clear understanding of partnership with a student’s family and church. Together, we can shape and nurture our students and provide life-changing experiences that might otherwise not be possible.
Please browse our website to see the amazing things that go on at Red Lion, or stop by. We would be happy to welcome you, take you on a tour of our campus, and talk about your specific educational questions and needs. May the King of Glory direct your paths.
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