In the fall of 1817 Reverend Alexander Travis settled his affairs in South Carolina and immigrated to Conecuh County, where in the spring of 1818 Beulah Baptist Church was constituted. In rapid succession, his firm resolve and devotion to the Gospel of Christ led to the successful constituting of other churches in Conecuh County, including Belleville, Burnt Corn, Brooklyn, Owassa, now Olive Branch, and Evergreen, as well as others in surrounding counties and even in Florida. In 1830 he was elected Moderator of the Bethlehem Baptist Association, a position he filled for 20 years. His ministry extended far beyond his ability to interpret the Scriptures to multiple congregations. His zeal for missions led to his being considered the father of the Baptist denomination in the area where he preached and baptized and adjudicated disputes with courage and unconditional love. Primarily known as a spiritual leader, he was also an advocate for education and the first chairman of the Board of Trustees for Evergreen Academy.