A new sheriff is in town, said Tony Cooper, the former executive director at Jimmie Hale Mission.
At a press conference Nov. 6, Cooper passed the torch to Michael Coleman, who was founder and previously executive director of Hope Inspired Ministries in Montgomery.
“I’m stepping into some big footsteps,” he said. “I just admire Tony and I want to honor his 29 years by continuing to push the ministry forward.”
Tony said everything in his vision for his role at Jimmy Hale Mission can be summarized through three things.
“First and foremost, is it God-honoring?” he said. “Number two, is it relational? And number three, is it transformational?”
Cooper said he is looking forward to joining his wife in retirement.
“She’s enjoying retirement so much that I thought I should join her,” he said. “I’m looking forward to whatever the next season or chapter is for me.”
Jimmie Hale Mission celebrates its 75th anniversary this year. The Christian-based nonprofit includes a shelter for homeless men, Bible-based 12-step recovery programs, learning centers for education remediation and career readiness, and a shelter for homeless women and children called Jessie’s Place. Discovery Clubs is also a ministry of the Jimmie Hale Mission.
For more information, visit jimmiehalemission.com.
