Having had the privilege of getting to know Travis and his family over the last few months, I became increasingly impressed by his maturity, gravitas, and thoughtfulness, despite his relatively young age. Possibly shaped by his own experience with suffering, he weaves these traits into his sermons, which I often found to be deep and moving. With Travis I think CTK will have a new pastor who will not only engage our minds and hearts on Sunday morning, but who will show our congregation how to be more outward focused, care for those on the margins of society, and speak into the often complex cultural context we find ourselves in.