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n Registration for the Western Bible Con-ference is full, but a waitlist is in place.

BY VICTORIA SHIROMA, MAJORWaitlist requests will now be accepted

through May 31 for the 2013 Western Bible Conference (WBC), slated for July 2-7, as registration is filled.

Lt. Colonels Eddie and Kathy Hobgood, from the Southern Territory, are guest speak-ers. Currently, the couple serves at Internation-al Headquarters (IHQ) in London as coordina-tors of The Salvation Army 150th Anniversary Congress, scheduled for 2015. The Hobgoods’ officer children and their spouses—Lts. Ben and Annie Bridges and Lts. Jimmy and Ashley Taylor—will be present as guest staff.

In addition to presenting the evening mes-sages, Eddie Hobgood will share two dramatic presentations: one depicting the life of The

Salvation Army’s most colorful American officer, Joe the Turk, and the other a mini-musical about the life of Commissioner Samuel Logan Brengle, previously presented in full at the 2012 Western Territorial Congress, the Gathering.

Colonel Janet Munn will be the guest Bible teacher for the morning sessions. Originally from the Eastern Territory, Munn serves at IHQ as secretary for spiritual life development.

Full biographies of Munn and the Hobgoods are available online at facebook.com/Western-BibleConference and salvationarmy.org.

Please continue to pray for the moving of God’s Spirit in this special time of spiritual dis-covery and renewal.

To submit waitlist requests, email carol.gas-kins@usw.salvationarmy.org. To attend a reunion luncheon meeting for National Seminar on Evan-gelism delegates, email Carl Darby at carl.darby@usw.salvationarmy.org.

MissionBridgeMissionBridgeSPANNING THE DIVIDE

West holds first CRD conference since 1999

“SHARING THE VISION”BY GENERAL LINDA BOND

Read her latest message now at the General’s website:

salvationarmy.org/thegeneral

where you can sign up to receive fu-ture messages directly via email.

The message is available in English, French, German and Spanish.

n Corps and units may apply for seed grants toward establishing a MissionBridge outpost.

issionBridge, a mis-sional approach to linking social services with corps, is set to launch in The Salva-

tion Army’s USA Western Territory. Developed by the Territorial Social Services Department, it is intended to establish a bridge utilizing existing Salvationists at designated corps and social service programs.

The new initiative is a manifes-tation of the vision of the Social Service Department, as expressed by Territorial Commander Commis-

sioner James Knaggs.“It would be ideal to see every so-

cial program spin off a corps of some description,” Knaggs wrote (One For All, p. 232). “Can you imagine every hostel, every rehabilitation center, every thrift store, every job training program, every emergency relief system, every single social program starting, sponsoring and hosting corps?”

Located in Salvation Army residen-tial or social programs that serve men, women and children, MissionBridge will intentionally focus on a particular popu-lation, group or area. Ultimately, the goal

is the salvation of the lost through the extension of existing corps ministries and established program practices.

Corps or units wishing to set up a Mis-sionBridge location would complete an outpost proposal and a MissionBridge grant application. Upon approval from divisional and territorial program coun-cils, the unit will receive a seed grant of $5,000 for fiscal year 2014. These funds may also be used toward the Mission-Bridge chaplaincy training, offered at the Western Territory Fall Social Service Councils, Sept. 17-19.

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2013 Bible Conference update Caring and New Frontier win national awards

The Evangelical Press Association honored New Frontier Publica-tions and Managing Editor Christin Davis with two 2013 Higher Goals Awards—first place for a long gen-eral article (“The Equality Paradox,” Caring, vol. 18 no. 3, caringmaga-zine.org/the-equality-paradox) and third place for reporting (“Pre-venting trafficking of persons in Tijuana,” New Frontier, vol. 29 no. 17, newfrontierpublications.org/nf/?p=2056). See the full list of winners at evangelicalpress.com.

n Community Relations and Develop-ment event focuses on consistency, communication, and compassion.

BY KAREN GLEASON“The Salvation Army is more than just a

company,” said Commissioner Kurt Burger, Northwest divisional planned giving direc-tor. “We’re a spiritual force in the world—one that relies on God’s grace, guidance and protection.”

Burger spoke during the opening plenary session of the 2013 Western Territorial Community Relations and Development (CRD) Conference, which brought together over 150 delegates from all 10 Western divisions, including some national repre-sentatives, to share information and best practices. Themed “Doing The Most Good,” the event ran from April 22-25 at the Pacific Palms Resort in the City of Industry, Calif.

The last stand-alone CRD conference was in 1999.

“Our goal is not only to enhance skills and knowledge,” said Chaz Watson, terri-

torial executive director of development, “but to strengthen collegial relationships and for people to come away with a re-newed sense of purpose in their profes-sional roles.”

Majors Ron and Carol Busroe, national

community relations and development secretary and national director for public policy and liaison for emergency disaster services, respectively, participated, as did Western territorial leaders Commissioners

Stan Richards, founder of The Richards Group, (center) talks with Chaz Watson, Western Territorial executive director of development, and Jennifer Byrd, national director of public relations. Photo by John Docter

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Army endorses immigration statement BY JARED McKIERNAN

The Salvation Army USA endorsed a statement issued by the Evangelical Immigration Table (EIT)––a coalition of evangelical Christian organizations that supports bipartisan immigration re-form––in hopes of sending a message to Congress.

National Commander Commis-sioner William A. Roberts signed the EIT’s Evangelical Statement of Principles for Immigration Reform on behalf of The Salvation Army, joining Sojourners, World Relief, National Association of Evangelicals, Christian Community Development, Esperanza, National Latino Evangelical Coalition and several other organizations who have backed the statement.

Organizational leaders originally issued the statement in 2010, but are reissuing it now due to disappoint-ment in its number of supporters and overall progress since then.

The statement calls for legislation that: “Respects the God-given dignity of every person, protects the unity of the immediate family, respects the rule of the law, guarantees secure national borders, ensures fairness to taxpayers, and establishes a path toward legal sta-tus and/or citizenship for those who qualify and wish to become citizens.”

The EIT included these principles in an open letter addressed to Con-gress on May 2.

The EIT’s proposal for Commis-sioner Roberts to endorse the state-ment concluded, “...we must come together and go beyond divisive immigration rhetoric. I hope you will join me in this call.”

CommissionerWilliam Roberts

James and Carolyn Knaggs.“I’m here to talk not about how to do our

work better, but to consider why we do what we do,” Knaggs said during an evening ban-quet. “If we realize the source of it all is God, maybe we ought to pray a bit more and focus more on being a holy people.”

Busroe considered the challenges facing the Army, and how to meet them.

“The need is great,” he said. “The chal-lenge for development professionals is money—to increase our resources to help more people.” He spoke about National Headquarters’ responsibility to develop strategic partnerships and to be time-conscious in implementing them. He also emphasized the importance of raising awareness of The Salvation Army with young people; otherwise, “in the next 10-15 years, we’ll run out of donors.

“I love doing the most good,” Busroe said. “This is God’s vision for The Salvation Army.”

It’s important, then, that the Army tells its stories in a way that engages not only its current donors but also young adults. That’s where public relations professionals come in, as well as the Richards Group, the Army’s advertising agency. Stan Richards, principal and creative director, emphasized maintain-ing consistency with our brand to develop the public’s trust that the Army will keep its promise of “doing the most good.”

The CRD department presented two new awards. Suzi Woodruff Lacey, public relations director for the Sierra del Mar Division, received the CRD Award of Excel-lence for successfully promoting the brand and keeping The Salvation Army in the media throughout the year. Receiving the “Doing the Most Good” Charitable Impact Award were Merrill and Dora Fie, from Colorado, whose involvement with the Army has extended more than 50 years.

The conference offered 34 workshops covering the entire CRD world of devel-

opment, public relations, marketing, and disaster response strategies—from planned giving to major gifts, to direct mail and integrated marketing, to social media and branding.

Sponsors included TrueSense Market-ing, Grizzard, Amergent, Blackbaud, CDS Global, MDS, New River Communications, Summit Marketing, The Veritus Group and Xenophon Strategies.

Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hard-ship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? (Rom. 8:35 NIV)

HONOLULU, HA-WAII—Women in re-covery at The Salvation Army’s Family Treat-ment Services have discovered a source of pride and inspiration: hula.

Kilohana Silve instructs the women once a week. “Hula is a very spiritual art that builds strength and self-esteem in individuals who need to restructure their lives in the program that The Salvation Army offers,” she said.

Sharing her love of hula, Silve teaches the women ancient chants that hold knowledge of the Islands’ culture and heritage.

KLAWOCK, ALASKA—The Salvation Army provided sandwiches and coffee during the rescue of fishermen stranded on a nearby island. Emergency person-nel traveled to the scene by boat. Ac-cording to Corps Officer Captain Ned Ortiz, the Army supplied meals for 20-plus people, including those stranded and those working to free them.

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF.—A group of students from Notre Dame High School (San Jose) took an “urban plunge” during spring break to gain knowledge of San Francisco’s homeless population and the programs that provide assistance.

To experience first hand the work done by professionals, they visited the Harbor Light Center, where they learned about The Salvation Army and its services. They made sandwiches for the center’s homeless outreach project.

Envoy Roger McCort is in-charge at the Lighthouse Corps.

PHOENIX, ARIZ.—The Phoenix Central Corps offers classes for new local officers and corps helpers to in-struct them in ministry basics. Courses include Old and New Testament survey, homiletics, discipleship, doctrine, per-sonal evangelism and worship. Other classes will be added as needed.

Majors Gil and Elvia Roman are the corps officers.

IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO—When Corps Officers Majors James and Eileen Halverson needed someone to play piano on Sundays, they started praying.

One day, a woman came in to volun-teer. She mentioned that she played piano, and the Halversons expressed their need. Although the woman attends another church, she goes to a Saturday service, leaving her free on Sunday mornings.

When she came to play for the service, she brought her husband and daughter with her to worship.

The Halversons are praising God for answered prayer.

GREELEY, COLO.—The corps con-ducted its first community family night, supported by Captains Mark and Vicki Gilden, divisional youth leaders. The 75 people in attendance enjoyed a spa-ghetti dinner and the movie “Wreck-It Ralph.”

Captain Joel Boyd, corps officer with his wife, Kimberly, gave a brief gospel message, and seven children raised their hands to have their sins forgiven and become part of God’s family.

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After a year of successful operation as a MissionBridge outpost, the sponsoring unit may apply for an additional seed grant of $10,000 toward establishment of a Mission-Bridge corps in fiscal year 2015.

For more information, contact the Ter-ritorial Social Services Department.

“We look forward to reviewing the proposals that will carry us resolutely into a brave new world of The Salvation Army MissionBridge outposts and corps,” said Major Lawrence Shiroma, territorial social services secretary. “May we continue to develop the tools God has bestowed upon The Salvation Army to share his Word and to provide much needed services without discrimination to the ‘whosoever.’”

n Cadet reveals what life is really like at the training college.

BY NATHAN DARLING, CADET

When I returned to school in 2011, as a cadet at the College for Officer Training (CFOT) at Crestmont with the Proclaimers of the Resurrection Session, I faced some challenges.

Although I previously trained in pas-toral ministry, I completed that schooling in 1983. As a 21st century student, I came face to face with my almost nonexistent computer skills. Also, once the first quarter got into full swing, I found my schedule much fuller than I was used to, even as a seminary graduate. I struggled to keep pace with everything.

What started as struggles, though, turned into blessings. By the midway point of that quarter, I began to get comfortable with the computer and I adjusted to the rhythm of school life. When I returned from my first Christmas assignment, I was no longer anx-ious about managing everything. I now felt like a veteran. I appreciated the full sched-ule—it was providing experiences to equip me for the life and work of an officer.

Another CFOT blessing is the exposure to Salvation Army culture and personnel—especially helpful to me as I had attended just one corps for two years before entering training. Through classes on music, busi-ness and Salvation Army history, I learned

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n Petersburg Corps welcomes Alaskan Salvationists to annual gathering.

BY JENNI RAGLANDNearly 150 Salvationists descended upon

the community of Petersburg—Alaska’s Little Norway—for the 2013 Alaska Congress. Colonels Dave and Sharron Hudson, Western territorial chief secretary and secretary for women’s ministries, respectively, along with Bandmaster Neil Smith and staff (Joy Lee, Mejee Lutcher, Jude St-Aime), joined Divisional Leaders Majors George and Jeanne Baker in leading Congress activities.

With the Congress theme of holiness in mind, Will Ware (Petersburg Corps) set the tone for the weekend, asking delegates, “Are we prepared for all that God desires for us?”

A lively testimony time followed, including one assertion from Ronda, a first-time Con-gress attendee, new in her faith, who shared, “All the poison has been taken away to make room for all the goodness of God.”

Hudson illustrated the process of trans-formation and renewal that must occur in the life of each believer, using Michelangelo’s Sistene Chapel painting. Much like this mas-terpiece that deteriorated over time so that the vibrant colors became a muted brown and required a process of restoration, sin can discolor a believer’s life. It is only through the Master’s tender touch that our hearts can become clean and pure.

The Community Care Ministry Luncheon, coordinated by Major Nila Fankhauser, featured recognition of those who have been faithful in ministry to others, including Flora Huntington (Juneau Corps), 40 years; Lynn Paul (Kake Corps), 35 years; Chuck Paul (Kake), and Tina and Paul Bentley (Mat-Su Corps), 30 years.

Emily Thielenhaus (Anchorage Corps) en-rolled as a senior soldier, and Hannah Wright (Sitka Corps) as a junior soldier.

Baker presented the 2013 Northern Lights Award for outstanding service and dedication to Majors John and Cathy Quinn, Kodiak corps officers, and Majors Jos and Riekie Go-vaars, who, while retired from active service, are strong supporters of the Ketchikan Corps.

A special offering took place to support the planned reopening of the Angoon Corps in July. As each officer announced their corps’ pledge—including funds, furnishings, new Bibles, songbooks, and pots and pans—tears overwhelmed Alice Thomas, one of the soldiers from the community who faithfully prayed for the Army’s return. In total, more

than $10,000 was promised—a significant amount as most corps work with limited re-sources to support their own ministry. Baker announced that divisional headquarters would match these gifts, bringing immediate applause from the congregation.

The Sunday meeting began with the tradi-tional memorial service, a time to remember Salvationists and friends promoted to Glory during the past two years. Clarence Jackson, Tlingit elder, was among these 40 names as he was promoted to Glory just prior to the Congress. His booming voice and joyful pres-ence were greatly missed.

At the meeting’s end, many people respond-ed to the altar call, challenged by Hudson’s mes-sage to have a renewed heart, mind and spirit.

Divisional and territorial leaders participate in the march of witness held during the Alaska Congress.Photo by Jenni Ragland

National Community Relations and Develope-ment Secretary Major Ron Busroe speaks to conference attendees. Photo by John Docter

TERRITORIAL HEADQUARTERSPERSONNEL SERVICESMajor Bob Louangamath

Secretary—Candidates’ and Recruitment Department

Captain Joanne LouangamathAssistant Candidates’ Secretary—

Candidates’ and Recruitment Department

PROGRAM SERVICESMajor Patricia Brooks

Associate Secretary—Spiritual Life Development*

Major Thomas FordSecretary—Correctional Services and

Extension Studies

SAVN.TVCaptains Robyn and

Stephanie BridgeoChaplains

ADULT REHABILITATION CENTERS COMMAND

Captain James BoydGeneral Secretary

Captain Catherine BoydSecretary for Program

Lieutenant Kelly PensabeneAssistant to the Secretary for

ProgramMajor Erik Hoogstad

Administrator—Phoenix ARCMajor Sylvia Hoogstad

Director of Special Services—Phoenix ARC

Majors Samuel and Margarita Rodriguez

Chaplains—Stockton ARCMajors Brian and Iva WestTrainees—San Diego ARCCaptain John Desplancke

Administrator—San Jose ARCCaptain Linnea-Lynne Desplancke

Director of Special Services—San Jose ARC

Captain Jonathan Russell Administrator—Anchorage ARC

Captain Darren Stratton Administrator—Tucson ARCCaptain Courtney Stratton

Director of Special Services—Tucson ARC

Lieutenant Joseph Alvarez Administrator—Lytton ARC

Lieutenant Joni AlvarezDirector of Special Services—

Lytton ARCLieutenant David McDanielAdministrator—Denver ARCLieutenant Shawn McDanielDirector of Special Services—

Denver ARCLieutenant Ryan Struck

Administrator—Canoga Park ARC

Lieutenant Allison Struck Director of Special Services—

Canoga Park ARC

COLLEGE FOR OFFICER TRAINING

PERSONNELCaptain Erica Helton

Personnel OfficerCaptain Emily JonesFamily Care Officer

CURRICULUMCaptain Annalise Francis

Curriculum Officer

FIELD TRAININGMajor Nancy Helms-Cox

Field Training Officer

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIONCaptain Saul Doria

Property Officer

ALASKA DIVISIONCaptain Rio RayDivisional Youth

and Candidates’ Secretary

Captain Rachel RayAssociate Divisional Youth Secretary

Majors Michael and Jennifer Bates

Corps Officers—Kodiak CorpsMajors John and Catherine Quinn

Corps Officers—Angoon Corps

CASCADE DIVISIONLieutenant Emmanuel Masango

Divisional Youth and Candidates’ Secretary

Lieutenant Jennifer MasangoAssociate Divisional Youth Secretary

Major Kelly PontslerCorp Officer—Salem

Ray and Joan Kroc CorpsCaptain Laura Fenton

Associate Corps Officer—Medford Citadel Corps

Lieutenants Jared and Christina ArnoldCorps Officers—

Tualatin Valley Corps

DEL ORO DIVISIONMajor Guy Hawk

Divisional SecretaryMajor Denise HawkDivisional Women’s Ministries Secretary

Major Dana JohnsonDHQ Chaplain and Older Adult

Ministries SecretaryMajor Katheleen Johnson

Divisional Community Care Ministries Secretary and

VAVS SecretaryMajors Kevin and

Katina HansonCorps Officers—Napa Corps

Major Michael ZielinskiWashoe County Coordinator *

Captain Jonathan HarveySalano County Coordinator *

Captains David and Erin Kauffman

Corps Officers—Sacramento Citadel CorpsCaptain Trish Poochigian

Corps Officer—Hayward CorpsLieutenants Purnell and

Connie HallCorps Officers—Antioch Corps

GOLDEN STATE DIVISION

Major David and Captain Michelle Pierce

Administrators—San Francisco Harbor Light Center and

Corps Officers—San Francisco Lighthouse Corps

Majors Peter and Ok KimCorps Officers—Sunnyvale/

Mountain View Corps

Major Kyle TrimmerCorps Officer—Modesto Citadel

Corps and Stanislaus County Coordinator

Major Martha TrimmerCorps Officer—Modesto Citadel Corps and Associate Stanislaus

County Coordinator Major David Yardley

Corps Officer—Santa Clara Citadel Corps and Santa Clara County

Coordinator Major Gaylene Yardley

Corps Officer—Santa Clara Citadel Corps and Associate Santa Clara

County Coordinator Captain Lourdes Griffith

Corps Officer—Santa Cruz CorpsCaptains Adrian and

Vivianna ViquezCorps Officers—Visalia CorpsLieutenant Stacy Antonovich

Associate Corps Officer—Santa Cruz Corps

Lieutenants Carlos and Leilani Armendariz

Assistant Corps Officers—Fresno Citadel Corps

Lieutenant Felicia GrantIn-Charge—Los Banos Outpost

Lieutenants Paul and Jennifer Swain

Corps Officers—Monterey Peninsula Corps

Envoy Jesus QuintanillaIn-Charge—Hollister CorpsEnvoy Adriana Quintanilla

Program Assistant—Hollister Corps

HAWAIIAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDS DIVISIONMajor John Bennett

Marshall Islands CoordinatorMajor Judy Bennett

Marshall Islands Leadership Training Center Director

Captain Robert SteinerCorps Officer—Kahului Corps and Maui County Coordinator

Captain Jill SteinerCorps Officer—Kahului Corps

INTERMOUNTAIN DIVISIONMajor Warren DabisDivisional SecretaryMajor Dixie Dabis

Divisional Women’s Ministries Secretary

Major Richard LarsonEl Paso County Coordinator

and Corps Officer—Colorado Springs CorpsMajor Tammy Larson

Associate County Coordinator—El Paso County and Corps Officer—

Colorado Springs Corps

Major Julie GarciaDirector—Lambuth Family Center

Majors Mark and Michelle Thielenhaus

Corps Officers—Denver Centennial Corps

Captain Donald and Lt. Kimberley Warriner

Corps Officers—Sheridan CorpsA/Captain Diana Gomes

Administrator—Denver Harbor Light Center and Corps Officer—

Denver Lighthouse Corps

NORTHWEST DIVISIONMajor Gary Kyle

Divisional SecretaryMajor Betsy Kyle

Divisional Women’s Ministries Secretary and Community Care

Ministries Secretary andOlder Adult Ministries Secretary

Major Preston RiderDivisional Auditor

Majors Stephen and Nancy BallCorps Officers—Spokane

Citadel CorpsMajors Ralph and Dianne Jiminez

Corps Officers—Grays Harbor Corps

Majors Donald and Martha Sheppard

Corps Officers—Tacoma CorpsCaptains Ron and Barbara Wehnau

Associate Corps Officers—Mid-Columbia Tri-Cities Corps

Captain Janna TorgersonAssociate Corps Officer—

Puyallup Valley CorpsLieutenant Loreen Hamilton

Corps Officer—Missoula CorpsLieutenant Kenneth Kaurasi

Associate Corps Officer—Spokane Citadel Corps

SIERRA DEL MAR DIVISIONMajors David and Diane Ebel Community Outreach Officers

(Barstow)Major Daniel and

Captain Anya HendersonCorps Officers—San Bernardino

Citadel Corps

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA DIVISION

Major Ana DiazDivisional Latino Women’s

Ministries SecretaryMajors Ian and Isobel RobinsonMission Development Secretaries

Major Lisa SmithDivisional Secretary for Program

Captain Kyle SmithGeneral Secretary

Captain Grady BrownDivisional Secretary for Business

Captain Julie BrownDivisional Women’s Ministries Secretary and Retired Officers’

RepresentativeCaptains Neil-Favio and

Rubina NavarroDivisional Candidates’ Secretaries

Lieutenant Sergio GarciaDivisional Youth Secretary

Majors Brian and Mildred Bearchell

Corps Officers—Torrance CorpsMajor Faye Nishimura

Chaplain—Santa Monica SilvercrestCaptains Nigel and Stacy Cross

Orange County Coordinators andCorps Officers—Tustin Ranch Corps

Captains James and Joyce LeeCorps Officers—

Los Angeles Korean CorpsCaptain Michael and

Major Beth PaughAssociate Corps Officers—

Torrance CorpsCaptains Mario and Claudia Ruiz

Corps Officers—Santa Maria CorpsLieutenants Eric and Kari Rudd

Corps Officers—Santa Monica Corps

Lieutenant Joshua SneedCorps Officer—Glendale Corps

Lieutenants Craig and Anney Summerfield

Corps Officers—Burbank CorpsLieutenant David HarthAssistant Corps Officer—

Santa Barbara Corps

SOUTHWEST DIVISIONColonel Olin O. Hogan

Divisional Multi-Cultural Ministry Director

Major John BrackenburyValley of the Sun Program

Coordinator and Corps Officer—Phoenix Citadel Corps

Effective August 17, 2013Major Pamilla Brackenbury

Corps Officer—Phoenix Citadel Corps

Effective August 17, 2013Major Rhonda Lloyd

Clark County Coordination—Special Services

Majors Michael and Cindy DickinsonCorps Officers—

Ray & Joan Kroc Corps—Phoenix South Mountain Corps

Captains Jason and Angelina KoenigCorps Officers—

Sun Cities Area CorpsLieutenants Christopher and

Latisa RatliffCorps Officers—Tempe Corps

Lieutenant Sheri WetterCorps Officer—

North Las Vegas Corps

TRANSFERRING INTO TERRITORY

Major Daniel and Captain Anya Henderson

Corps Officers—San BernardinoCaptain Janna TorgersonAssociate Corps Officer—

Puyallup Valley Corps

TRANSFERRING OUT OF TERRITORY

Major David AtkinsSouthern Territory

Effective June 19, 2013Captain David and

Major Geraldine LeonardSouthern Territory

Effective June 19, 2013

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCEDLt. Colonel Douglas Danielson Field Secretary—Brazil Territory

Effective – August 19, 2013

* indicates additional responsibilities

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WESTERN OFFICERSON THE M O V E

The Territorial Commander has announced the following appointments effective July 3, 2013, unless otherwise stated.

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Amy provides aide after Texas plant explodesn Blast kills 14 people and injures more than 170.

The Salvation Army responded after a large explosion at a fertilizer plant devastated the small city of West, Texas, on April 17. The blast killed 14 people and left more than 170 injured. It is estimated that 50 to 75 homes were damaged or destroyed, including a 50-unit apartment complex.

“The Salvation Army is working hard to support the first responders and citizens of West, with food and spiritual counseling services,” said Major Dan Ford, incident commander for The Salvation Army. “We lift up our hearts with the prayers of our fellow Texans for the hurting of this tight knit community.”

The Army provided refreshment, emotional and spiritual care to survivors and first responders at several locations. Disaster Canteens from Waco, Corsicana, Waxahachie, Fort Worth and Williamson County served on the scene—providing 1,623 meals, 1,211 drinks and 442 snacks.

This assistance will continue for the foreseeable future as The Salvation Army is committed to supporting the residents of this community as they return to their homes and begin rebuilding their lives.

“The Salvation Army counts it a privilege to be able to serve the people of West and first responders involved in this tragedy and we pray for everyone in-volved,” said Emergency Disaster Services Director for The Salvation Army in Texas, Alvin Migues. “We look forward to helping wherever possible with continued food service, emotional and spiritual care, and prayer.”

Disaster crew and volunteers from Waco, Texas, serve lunch to those in need.

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n City streets have reopened.

The Salvation Army consummated its relief efforts of the Boston Marathon bombings after providing support to victims, families, law enforcement and other first responders for nearly two weeks. On April 24, the Army deployed a canteen to feed attenders at a memorial service for Massachusetts Institute of Technology officer, Sean Collier, which marked the conclusion of services.

“Everything’s back to normal in Boston now,” said Paul Leslie, Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) state responder. “The streets are back open and people are getting back to their lives.”

The Army’s EDS teams provided over 18,924 meals, snacks, and drinks throughout the disaster. Volunteers also offered a total of 501 hours through the 10-day response.

Law enforcement officials captured Dzhokar A. Tsarnaev, the 19-year-old college student believed to be partially responsible for placing the bombs, on April 19th, bringing a measure of relief to the Boston area. While the investigation is still underway, the demand for essential services in surrounding areas has waned.

During the manhunt for Tsarnaev, The Salvation Army served law enforcement and other first responders in the Watertown area.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Boston and Boston law enforcement,” said Major Ron Busroe, national commu-nity relations and development secretary.

On April 17, a grief counseling center opened where families of injured runners or those needing additional help could come for care. The Salvation Army made available a canteen to feed those accessing the location, as well as officers to provide pastoral

care to those asking.Throughout the response, The Salvation Army collaborated with

the the local fire and police departments; Sparks; Red Cross; the De-partment of Child, Youth, and Families (DCYF); Riverside Trauma; Boston Public Health Commission; and Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA). Leslie said it was also great to see local restaurants step up and want to offer support.

“Instead of serving typical canteen food, a lot of upscale restau-rants donated some phenomenal food,” Leslie said. “The runners didn’t know what to expect so when they saw that, the expressions on the their faces were very grateful just to see what everyone had done for them.”

Army wanes Boston relief effort

n The Salvation Army provides food and care for flood victims.

The Salvation Army continues to assist flood victims in Chicago and sur-rounding neighborhoods as they return to their flood-ravaged homes.

As of April 19, The Army has sup-plied 1,000 meals, 1,200 snacks and 1,600 beverages to first responders and flood victims. They have distributed thousands of cleanup kits and continue to assemble more at the command center in Elk Grove Village to meet the heavy demand.

“The process of getting everyone back on their feet will last longer than the cleanup efforts or anything else,” said Melanie Scofield, director of com-munications for The Salvation Army Chicago Metropolitan Division.

On April 18, The Army dispatched five mobile canteens and crews to nu-merous locations, including the Albany Park community of Chicago, Elmhurst, and the villages of Franklin Park and Stone Park. The Salvation Army also as-sisted with sandbags in Algonquin.

“Our social service office will be working with people who have sus-tained damage to their homes,” Scotfield said. “And hopefully we’ll be working with FEMA, who is currently in the pro-cess of assessing the area for damage.”

The Army is in constant commu-nication with city, suburban and state emergency personnel, and will con-tinue to provide support as needed and requested. The Army is collaborating with the Chicago Office of Emergency Management and Communications, the Chicago Fire Department, the Franklin

Park Office of Emergency Manage-ment Services and the Stone Park Police Department.

Flood relief in Chicago continues

The Salvation Army provides food and care for flood victims.

Photo courtesy Chicago Metropolitan Division

Haiti in recovery n Army continues to help rebuild after devastating earthquake.

A well-known Haitian proverb says, “Beyond the mountains there are more mountains,” which can only begin to describe the trials posed by the catastrophic 7.0 magnitude earthquake that rocked Haiti three years ago and the damage caused by Hurricanes Isaac and Sandy last year.

When the Central Territory Global Mission Team arrived in Port-au-Prince in 2012 more than 90 percent of the rubble remained, hundreds of thousands of Haitians were living in tents, and a cholera outbreak was responsible for the deaths of more than 7,500 people.

This January, in contrast, the Global Mission Team found that just 20 percent of the rubble remained, the vast majority of the tent villages were gone, and cholera prevention programs and treatment are experiencing success.

The Haiti Recovery and Development Office has developed and implemented a comprehensive five-goal plan for long-term support, recovery, and rebuilding with pure water taking precedence at this time.

We could see that the organized effort of The Salvation Army is breathing new life and hope in the people it is serving and providing an in-creased positive outlook for the future.

The team attended the dedication of the new warehouse and observed the partially completed earthquake-proof school that will serve more than 1,500 students.

The corps in Port-au-Prince still has more than 1,000 soldiers and adherents and is replac-ing its earthquake-damaged building with a new building that will seat 3,000 people.

The Salvation Army in Haiti is following William Booth’s injunction to “Go about doing good...in an effective and systematic way.”

n Entenmann’s Bakery helps Army celebrate with donations.

Entenmann’s Bakery is helping The Salvation Army celebrate its 76th annual National Donut Day on June 7. Entenmann’s will donate $1 to the Army for every person who “likes” the Entenmann’s Facebook page from May 1 to June 15, for up to $30,000. Fans also have the chance to win free donuts for a year and additional prizes.

“We’re proud to continue our part-nership with The Salvation Army for the third straight year,” said Maureen Sticco, director of marketing services at Entenmann’s. “The holiday would not exist if it was not for The Salvation Army and Entenmann’s is excited to be a donut manufacturer associated with the holiday and the organization.”

The Salvation Army celebrated the first National Donut Day in Chicago in 1938.

The event helped raise needed funds during the Great Depression and com-memorate the work of the “donut lass-ies,” who helped make the donut what it is today by feeding them to American soldiers during World War I. The donuts became synonymous with The Salvation Army, as well as the American soldiers

who were returning home with the nickname, “doughboys.”

Seventy-six years later, this tradition is still celebrated as a way to help raise awareness for The Salvation Army and to honor the service of veterans and volunteers.

“Every year on National Donut Day, The Salvation Army asks the public to remember those less fortunate who struggle to make ends meet,” said Major Ron Busroe, national community rela-tions and development secretary for The Salvation Army. “So, for everyone who enjoys a tasty donut today, please take a minute to consider ways to give back in your community.”

Entenmann’s famous Rich Frosted Donut turns 40 this year.

Photo courtesy of Entenmann’s

The 2013 Global Mission Team in front of the Arcahaie Corps building, which they helped complete.

Photo courtesy Central Territory

A canteen remained on scene in Springfield to provide hot meals and drinks to agencies packing up after the suspect was placed in custody.

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LONDON—Representing Salva-tion Army training work in 61 territories and commands, 125 del-egates met in April for the Called and Commissioned Conference on the training of cadets. This was the fifth such gathering; the last occurred in 2001.

“While we are a large global organization it is important that we work closely together,” said Chief of the Staff Commissioner Andre Cox. “This conference is an ideal place...to determine some of the non-negotiables and essential elements that must be included in the training of future Salvation Army leaders.”

POLAND—Germany and Lithu-ania Divisional Headquarters announced that the Starachowice church in Poland will be elevated to corps status due to its congrega-tion development, program growth and increase in volunteer involve-ment.

Bozena Olszewska will serve as regional sergeant in-charge of Starachowice.

From Warsaw Review

AUSTRALIA—A fisherman in Perth, Mark McKay, landed what may be the biggest blue marlin caught in Western Australian wa-ters. The fish weighed almost 783 pounds. McKay donated the fillets to The Salvation Army in North-bridge to feed the homeless.

The largest fish previously re-corded in Australia weighed almost 750 pounds.

From Salvationist/au

BANGLADESH—At least 200 people died during the collapse of an eight-story commercial building in Savar. Since the training college is less than a mile away, Salvation Army officers and cadets respond-ed quickly. Some of the bodies were left out while rescuers searched for survivors, so the Salvationists sprinkled “blessing powder” on the bodies to deter insects and prevent infection.

The government asked a Salva-tion Army team to provide medi-cine to a local clinic and hospitals. International Headquarters sent an initial $3,000 for medical supplies and food. Donations may be made at salvationarmy.org.

CANADA—Governor General David Johnston helped serve lunch and spoke with staff at The Salva-tion Army’s Pembroke Community Church, Ontario, on April 23 dur-ing National Volunteer Week.

“Those who give of their time, talent and resources create a better country because they believe that it can and should be done,” Johnston said. They deserve not just our thanks, but also our recognition.”

The soup kitchen serves over 6,000 people a year.

From salvationarmy.ca

n The Salvation Army responds after a magnitude 7.0 earthquake devastates Sichuan Province.

The Salvation Army responded immedi-ately to a magnitude 7.0 earthquake that hit China’s Sichuan Province April 20, resulting in nearly 200 people dead, more than 13,000 injured and tens of thousands left homeless.

In May 2008, a magnitude 8.0 temblor rocked the same area, causing the deaths of almost 90,000 people. The two earthquakes occurred on the same fault line.

A Salvation Army team from its Sichuan Earthquake Reconstruction and Recovery

Office—in operation since the 2008 quake—reported to the city of Ya-an, the epicentre, to provide food, water and spiri-tual care to those impacted by the disaster.

Ya-an was initially cut off due to roads torn up or blocked by mudslides, and many rural communities are still impossible to reach.

Salvation Army staff on the ground in China contacted officials from the Lushan Township Earthquake Bureau and discovered that four townships—Longmen, Taiping, Shuangshi and Baosheng—were the worst hit areas. Because most of the buildings in the area are traditional small huts with green tile roofs, very few remained standing and those

that did were demolished by aftershocks.Some survivors constructed temporary

tents for shelter, although many are living without any shelter at all. Recent rainfall hindered rescue work and worsened living conditions. An urgent need exists across the region for tents, folding beds and food.

Salvation Army relief personnel remain on the ground, providing aid to all affected. Having carried out initial assessments, teams are preparing to distribute more food and folding beds. The Salvation Army will continue its assistance as long as required.

To donate to Salvation Army relief efforts, go to salvationarmy.org

China hit by massive quakePhoto by: G. Yulong, courtesy of World Outline

The Salvation Army in Argentina responded after storms and floods devastated Buenos Aires and La Plata, a provincial capital about 30 miles from Buenos Aires. Recent reports put 57 people dead and more than 100,000 homes destroyed.

“The Buenos Aires Divisional Emergency team is working hard and will continue to do so,” said Territorial Commander Colonel Susan McMillan, South America East Territory.

The Army joined forces with a local food bank to serve those affected by the storm, especially in the Villa Elvira neighborhood where The Salvation Army was already present.

The Army’s Villa Elvira facility served as an emergency shelter for 100 people; 200-plus individuals received food. So far, seven tons of food and water have been distributed to community members, along with mattresses and bedding. A group of training cadets also helped the team.

“Communications have been difficult as the area is without power, water, telephone service and even cellular phone service,” McMillan said. “We would appreciate your prayers for our people—that God would give them wisdom, multiply their resources and keep them safe.”

The Salvation Army responds to flooding in Argentina

Salvation Army trucks prepare for distribution in La Plata.Photo courtesy of South America East Territory

Youth and leaders from The Salvation Army’s Chinese congregations across the Australia Southern Territory met recently at Anglesea’s (Victoria) YMCA recreation camp for the second Territorial Chinese Youth Retreat.

Themed “Change Me, Change the World,” the weekend retreat offered oppor-tunities for worship, study, visiting and relaxing. Delegates also enjoyed a high ropes course, a giant swing and the beach.

Speakers included Clayton Church of Christ Pastor Chee Sang Fah, Territorial Youth Secretary Captain Rowan Castle and

Divisional Youth Secretary Captain Craig Exon, with sessions delivered in Mandarin, Cantonese and English.

“It was a really good experience for all the youth,”said Naty Lee from the Surrey Hills Chinese Corps and member of the organizing committee. “Our Chinese corps are pretty widespread and we hardly see each other...but through this event we can see different people and we all enjoy being together.”

Lee also reported that some of the del-egates committed their lives to Christ.

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Chinese youth look to ‘change the world’

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women of the Western Territory—through Home League and out-reach ministries—aim to

raise $40,000 for the “Grace Upon Grace” Women’s Minis-tries Territorial Project, an annual fundraising endeavor that supports overseas ministries of The Salvation Army.

“We choose projects that specifically enhance the lives of women and girls,” said Colonel Sharron Hudson, Western Territorial secretary for women’s ministries. “These projects help give us a broader perspective than our own area of ser-vice, and give us the opportunity to meet some of the need that exists in the world.”

Each of the West’s divisional women’s ministries depart-ments sets its own fundraising goal, and will raise money at rallies, retreats and events through the end of September. An offering at the women’s rally at the recent Alaska Congress brought in $250. For the past three years, an anonymous donor has sent $100 to support the project.

This year, project funds will support women’s programs in Kenya, Angola and Zambia—each under the leadership of a USA Western Territory officer serving overseas.

In Kenya, the Junior Miss program is a younger version of the traditional Home League that focuses on such topics as sexual pu-rity, HIV/AIDS awareness, nutrition, gardening, and soap making with young women who are expected to run a household from an early age. “In Africa they say that if you educate a boy, you educate one person. If you educate a girl, you educate a nation,” said USA Western Territory officer Commissioner Jolene Hodder, territorial president of Women’s Ministries in the Kenya West Territory with her husband, Territorial Commander Commissioner Ken Hodder. “Research shows educating girls to be one of the most effective and sustainable way of fighting global poverty as well. This is because education, especially for girls, has been shown to raise family income levels, combat rates of HIV and illness, lower fertility rates, and empower girls to build a brighter future for themselves, their families and their communities.”

Support from the USA Western Territory will go toward a Junior Miss Congress for 3,000 girls this December, as well as providing sanitary hygiene and other essential supplies to girls in rural areas who do not have resources for these items.

Hodder said the Kenya West Territory boasts 30 percent of all junior soldiers in the world.

“We are anticipating that thousands of young ladies will attend this potentially life-changing event,” she said.

In Angola, a Home League ministry uses health charts to initiate discussions about health matters relating to women and their families, from basic hygiene to fire and neighbor-hood safety, to AIDS education, child spacing, pregnancy health and proper nutrition. Support from the USA Western Territory will defray the cost of the health charts and pro-vide training to all women officers and envoys in how to engage a group in a community facilitated discussion.

“These health charts will help us in several ways, but specifically, they are an excellent entry point into the com-

munity to help the Army build relationships,” said Major Debbie Horwood, command secretary for women’s ministries in the Angola Command. Horwood is a USA Western Terri-tory officer serving in Angola with her husband, Major Ted Horwood, command secretary. “The health charts are designed as a starting point in facilitating conversations about issues that affect all of our lives, beginning with health related matters, but continuing into areas that of family concerns. And after all, isn’t that who we are as The Salvation Army? The church that is con-cerned with the things that matter in a community, be it justice, education, security, and health—all of which have the potential to lead to wholeness in a person and their family.”

Horwood said the health charts will provide a platform for the Army in Angola to continue expanding its ministry in health related matters in conjunction with other commu-nity programs such as polio eradication, HIV/Aids aware-ness and malaria prevention.

“This is a ministry that is community based, but corps initiated—a ministry that is grounded in and carried out through the very people that we are trying to reach with the gospel of Jesus Christ,” Horwood said. “It is our belief that any effort we can make that will demonstrate the Body of Christ is present, concerned and actively involved in the daily challenges of life, will be transformational to the fami-lies we live among.”

In Zambia, the Mitanda Home for the Aged—the second largest Salvation Army facility in the Zambia Territory— provides residential care for up to 32 senior citizens. The home provides food, shelter, clothing, medical care, spiritual and physical activities and supplies for its residents, yet the facility is in poor condition.

USA Western Territory officer Major Beryl Pierce Direc-tor of the Mitanda Home reports collapsing roofs, broken pumps and water lines, failing laundry machines, and rats (see related article p. 7). Support from the USA Western Ter-ritory will go toward building repairs, and new bedding for the residents.

Colonel Dave Hudson, Western Territory chief secretary, recently visited Mitanda Home.

“If it were not for this facility,” Hudson said, “the people who live there would be virtually homeless—they either have no family, or their family has no means/interest in car-ing for them.”

The Army recently installed a water tank that will save hundreds of dollars a year on electricity and water costs, yet Pierce said the home is currently unable to pay the remain-ing $3,000 for prepaid meter installation.

“I believe if we could finish this project, we would no longer experience a monthly shortfall—no longer would our expenditures exceed our income,” she said.

Two fundraising projects are planned to assist with food and medical expenses, and raise staff wages: chicken rearing and a parking lot.

Contact your corps officer to learn more about this project and how you can get involved.

ANGOLA COMMANDOfficers: 41Cadets: 9Employees: 6Corps: 23Outposts: 13Schools: 3Senior Soldiers: 2,883Junior Soldiers: 749

KENYA EAST TERRITORYOfficers: 510Cadets: 51Employees: 128Corps: 341Outposts: 382Schools: 189Institutions: 13Senior Soldiers: 70,665Junior Soldiers: 61,025

ZAMBIAOfficers: 227Cadets: 33Employees: 422Corps: 112Outposts: 156Hospital: 1Schools: 1Senior Soldiers: 23,808Junior Soldiers: 7,010

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From The Salvation Army 2012 Yearbook

THREADS OF LOVE

CHUUK $15,000 toward furnishings for the new Chuuk Corps

SOUTH AFRICA $15,000 toward the Carehaven Program and teen program

HAITI$1,500 toward the Goat Husbandry Program

PHILIPPINES $10,000 toward the Children’s Edu-cational Needs program

WEST KENYA$5,500 Junior Miss Programme Congress, scheduled for December

Watch a video about the Threads of Love projects at tiny.cc/rxxiuw.

In 2011-2012, the women of the Western Territory raised more than $47,000 for “Threads of Love,” which provided:

Chuuk$15,000

South Africa $15,000Haiti $1.500

West Kenya $5,500

Philippines $10,000

Watch a video introduction to “Grace Upon Grace” at http://bit.ly/158VlQQ.

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In 1 Cor. 9:24, Paul writes, Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize.

How true that was at the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach (Calif.) the weekend of

April 19-21. Twenty-seven drivers and cars started the Grand Prix and for 80 laps fought it out, all wanting to win the race. However, there was only one winner: Takuma Sato of Japan.

As the successful driver accepts the Win-ner’s Trophy, his team celebrates. Meanwhile, the other drivers are left to interviews with the press to explain what happened to them and why they didn’t win.

The good news for us is that everyone can win the race we are in—that is, life—by simply running the race so as to win. How do we do that? By surrendering our lives to Jesus Christ, accepting him as our Savior from sin. The prize, life eternal in Heaven, is far more valuable than a mere trophy or paycheck. To dwell in heaven is to live in God’s presence, in a mansion built just for you.

Ready, set, go!

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Two positions to provide positive Christian leadership for Youth Ministries and Worship Arts ministries at the Reno Corps. One position is to coordinate with corps officers and local officers to plan, organize and oversee youth activities such as Corps Cadets, Jr. Soldiers, Sunday school assemblies, Y.P.L., etc. and help with the music/creative ministry as well. The other position to be responsible for development and oversight of music and creative ministries, such as youth worship team, drama, Singing Company, Teen Gospel Choir, men’s choir, individual and group instrumental music instruction, etc. as well as help with youth. Must be an active uniformed Salvationist with a strong desire to reach youth with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Strong leader-ship and organizational skills to handle large groups are essential. Creative Ministry Director must have a developed musical ability. Both po-sitions will assist with transport of participants. A good driving record and ability to pass The Salvation Army driving test and acquire Nevada passenger endorsement for driving a 24 pas-senger mini bus are required.

To apply, send resume by May 15th to: Major Michael Zielinski, Corps Officer

michael.zielinski@usw.salvationarmy.org

Del Oro Division • Reno, CA

Youth & Creative Ministries Directors Reno Corps—2 positions

Winning the racePhotos by Michael Moss

The Salvation Army Divisional Headquarters Development Department is seeking a Director of Donor Man-agement (DDM). The Director of Donor Management will manage The Salvation Army’s database of donors to drive an overall fundraising strategy that includes direct marketing, major gifts, planned gifts, special events, and other development activities.

Position Qualifications:• Must be proficient in the use of computers utilizing Microsoft operating systems and programs, especially as it relates to managing databases that require strong technical skills.• Must possess extremely strong analytical skills, be able to analyze data and provide meaningful reports and analysis to the DOD and other members of the development department as appropriate.• Must possess extremely strong organizational skills and be able to manage a busy schedule of data entry, analytics, and reporting of donor contributions as part of the overall management of The Salvation Army’s donor database.• Must have advanced proficiency in navigating and managing a relational database such as Portfolio.• Must have a solid understanding of direct marketing strategies so as to assist the DOD in planning and coordination of the direct marketing efforts of the division.• Must have an understanding and appreciation for the Mission of The Salvation Army.

To apply for this position, please visit our website, www.salvationarmy.org/alaska fill out the application, and fax it to 907/276-2612. Please attach your resume or CV to the completed application form. If you need assistance or accommodation to apply for this position, please contact Human Resources at 907/339-3435.

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Alaska Division • Anchorage, AK

Director of Donor Management

The Salvation Army Divisional Headquarters Development Department is seeking a Director of Market-ing and Communications (DMC). The Director of Marketing and Communications will promote, through a variety of strategies and tactics, a strong and positive Salvation Army image and “brand” among the gen-eral public and key target constituencies across the division, directly managing the Army’s marketing and public relations programs.

Position Qualifications:• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field such as Marketing or Public Relations and five years relevant profes-sional experience preferred. A minimum of three years relevant professional experience is required.• Must be committed to and embrace the mission of The Salvation Army, with a clear passion for and under-standing of the role of marketing and communications in furthering that mission.• Must have a strong grasp of and vision for successful strategies and tactics related to public relations and marketing. Preferably has some events experience and must understand effective events management.• Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal), able to relate effec-tively and professionally with media, executives, celebrities and leaders in the community as well as to key Salvation Army stakeholders (officers, staff, volunteers), including on air or on camera.• Must be well-organized and computer literate (preferred knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, PowerPoint, Lotus Notes, Adobe).

To apply for this position, please visit our website, www.salvationarmy.org/alaska fill out the application, and fax it to 907/276-2612. Please attach your resume or CV to the completed application form. If you need assistance or accommodation to apply for this position, please contact Human Resources at 907/339-3435.

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Alaska Division • Anchorage, AK

Director of Marketing and Communications

The Salvation Army Community Relations and Development Department at DHQ is seeking a Di-visional Director of Development. The Divisional Director of Development will be responsible for ac-tivities associated with community relations, direct mail, donor relations, financial development, grants and foundations, and planned giving, and requires the supervision of both professional and support staff responsible for those functions. The Salvation Army offers an exceptional benefits package. Salary range: DOE.

Minimum Qualifications:• Bachelor’s Degree in Community Relations, Mar-keting, Business Administration, or related field.• Three years’ executive level management experi-ence with fundraising and development. Seven years’ successful experience in fundraising leader-ship positions.• CFRE status in the Association of Fundraising Pro-fessionals or an equivalent certification.• Documented ability in the design, implementa-tion, and management of all fundraising activities, including direct mail, electronic campaigns, en-dowment and capital campaigns, special projects, planned giving, and other related programs.• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and ability to maintain confidentiality.• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to com-municate effectively the vision and mission of The Salvation Army, and to represent The Salvation Army to a variety of audiences while maintaining and es-tablishing effective relationships with the division management team, volunteers, donor, prospects, community groups, corporate contacts, and staff.• Thorough understanding of fundraising practices; ability to analyze, evaluate, and utilize data to moni-tor effectiveness of fund raising efforts.• Current Alaska driver’s license with an acceptable driving record and criminal history report.

To apply for this position, please visit our website, www.salvationarmy.org/alaska, fill out the applica-tion, and fax it to 907/276-2612. Please attach your resume or CV to the completed application form. If you need assistance or accommodation to apply for this position, please contact Human Resources at 907/339-3435. The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Alaska Division • Anchorage, AK

Divisional Director of Development

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The Salvation Army Divisional Headquarters Devel-opment Department is seeking a Special Events and Volunteer Coordinator. This position will be respon-sible for coordinating all tasks associated with spe-cial events and volunteer activities for the greater Anchorage area with occasional responsibilities for special events in other areas of the division as as-signed by the Director of Development (DOD) and/or Divisional Commander (DC).

Position Qualifications:• Commitment to and understanding of the mission of The Salvation Army and the importance of corpo-rate relations/marketing/PR events to the successful implementation of that mission.• Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office Suite. Knowledge of Portfolio donor management software preferable.• Must be well-organized, professional, and profi-cient at project detail coordination and proactive follow-through.• Minimum high school diploma and 3-5 years of experience in relevant positions that demonstrate increasing responsibilities, event coordination, and professional demeanor. Bachelor’s degree or some college education in marketing and/or public rela-tions with volunteer non-profit/events experience preferable.• Strong communication and customer service skills with ability to professionally interact with key ex-ternal constituencies, including event committee members, board members, as well as internal team members.• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.

To apply for this position, please visit our website, www.salvationarmy.org/alaska fill out the applica-tion, and fax it to 907/276-2612. Please attach your resume or CV to the completed application form. If you need assistance or accommodation to apply for this position, please contact Human Resources at 907/339-3435. The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Alaska Division • Anchorage, AK

Special Events andVolunteer Coordinator

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How does a person seek help from God when he or she is having difficulty accepting the tenets of the Christian faith, if help is desperately needed now? This is a challenge we must be bold enough to confront when reaching out to the lost and disenfranchised in our charge.

As chaplain, I have found a method which works for me. But when I share with others that I sometimes encourage

Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) beneficiaries that they might begin by praying “to God as they understand him,” I am often met with astonishment!

Today I want to clarify my actions—and suggest that this approach is in line with Salvation Army founder William Booth’s philosophy of “soup, soap, and salvation”—ev-erything in its proper order. Booth realized that a person’s physical needs for food, shelter, personal hygiene and self-worth must be addressed, as well as spiritual needs. A corollary to this philosophy is the famous Alcoholics Anonymous slogan: “First things first.” In sharing Christ, what counts are results.

The Reverend Samuel Shoemaker, rector of Calvary Episcopal Church in New York, coined the phrase “God as we understood him,” which we find in the literature of Alcoholics Anonymous—as well as that of its numerous spinoff 12-step programs.

Shoemaker had what I believe was good reason for introducing the method. Here’s his thinking: “Any honest person can begin the spiritual experience by surrendering as much of himself as he can, to as much of Christ as he understands. Begin honestly where you are” (Shoemaker, “Extraordinary Living for Honest Men”). Elsewhere he writes: “Congregational minister Horace Bushnell once said, ‘Pray to the dim God, confessing the dimness for honesty’s sake.’ I was with a man who prayed his first real prayer in these words: ‘O God, if there be a God, help me now because I need it.’ God sent him help. He found faith. He found God…God will come through to you and make himself known” (“How to Find God”).

I agree with Shoemaker, for I have seen men—and was once one myself—who cannot swallow all of Christian theology in one gulp. Just a few days clean and sober, their mind’s full of cobwebs, they come to us with a million questions and doubts about organized religion. They are enormously anxiety-ridden, struggling moment by mo-ment with whether to stick around or run and go get drunk or high.

After an assessment of the individual, if the wall of understanding appears impervious, then, like Shoemaker, I advise him to reach out to the God of his own understand-ing, to whatever vague concept of God he may have, and seek his help. I encourage him then to watch what happens next. I direct him: “Surrender as much of yourself as you can to as much of God as you understand.” I quote James 4:8—Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you.

I tell such men, “Let’s begin where you are. You currently have a wall up against the Christian faith—it will take you time to get there—yet we both agree that you need to latch on to God’s power today! Not later! Let’s start from where you are, and over the next days and weeks, as you listen to the sermons, hymns and Bible studies, hopefully these deeper matters will become clearer to you.”

It is my experience that the vast majority of the men and women who begin their spiritual journeys in our ARC programs—and remain for the full six months—regardless of their religious backgrounds eventually find Christ there. Over the course of extensive spiritual immersion—twice a week chapel services, Bible studies, and daily morning de-votions—they ultimately give considerable thought to the Christian faith. As they see many of their prayers answered and repeatedly hear testimonies from others who declare themselves empowered by Christ, most who begin by pray-ing to “the dim God,” eventually find the Trinitarian God of Scripture. The philosophy that works is “one day at a time.”

When management guru Peter Drucker called The Salva-tion Army “the most effective organization in the U.S.,” he was only confirming what people who work there already believe—that well-trained leadership, careful infrastruc-ture, and a clear, spiritually based mission keep the focus on “soup, soap, and salvation.” The “God as we understood him” approach is part and parcel of this soup and soap philosophy—it leads to salvation.

You can hear the trains from my house. It’s not so much the clickety-clack of the wheels as they run along the steel tracks, although if it is especially still outside you can just identify that pulsing rhythm as an undertone of movement. No. It’s the horns! Running north and south through town, both passenger and freight trains are required to sound their presence at every street grade intersection where the tracks cross a street. The piercing blast of noise carries easily, catching your attention in a crescendo of sound as the train approaches and then fading away as the engine moves further down the line. I prefer to sleep with the window wide open and I can tell you this: this is a town with a lot of intersections!

I happen to love trains—watching them and riding them—and it’s not the first time I’ve lived so close to the tracks. Most of the time I hardly notice the noise and, for the most part, getting caught behind a lowered crossing bar when I’m driving around town is an enjoy-able moment of pause in an otherwise crazy busy day.

The topography and skyline of Salem are pretty flat and as the sound of the train horns caught my atten-tion last night, it occurred to me that living our lives for Jesus has to happen at street grade. His instruction in Matthew 5, to go as salt and light to the world wasn’t a lesson in culinary skill or interior decorating. It was about being “boots on the ground,” present and en-gaged at street level. And I started to wonder, when was the last time any of us carved out the time and space to live at street grade?

I recently changed television providers at home and in assembling the package of services, I decided to include a DVR (digital video recorder). I’m not sure if it was a smart move or not. Although I love the fact that I can record programs from all hours of the day

and night and save them to watch at my convenience—I do find that lining up the recordings and checking out whatever is on the playlist can easily fill hours of time.

I remember well, the evening I was first introduced to this new electronic contraption. I had just returned home from assignments in Europe and was enjoying fellowship with officer colleagues. They gave me a quick demonstration of the system. Wow! With hundreds of TV channels to choose from, having this means of managing a family’s viewing was simply amazing to me. But in the split second that followed, I recall thinking to myself how easy it would be to never leave the house. Huddled up safely with a glimpse of the wider world as seen through a camera lens, yet never experiencing it for ourselves. And now some years later, I am the possessor of a DVR and I wonder to myself if I’ve been wise.

Engaging the world at street grade means we actu-ally get out on the street. I was fortunate to have many friends from home come and enjoy some vacation based at my place in each of my appointments in Europe. The end of day debrief, as they returned home from the wanderings of tourism, almost always started with, “I just love walking around...” (insert name of the city).

At street level, you see the intricacy of carved door-ways and the beauty of children playing in the park. At street level, you hear the sounds of life expressed in the movement of heavy equipment and the laughter of men telling stories about days past. At street level, you are confronted by the odors of need and the color pop of the first shoots of spring green. Imagine being salt and light there?

The psalmist David wrote, Teach me to do what you want, because you are my God. Let your good Spirit lead me on level ground (Psalm 143:10). Sounds to me like living at street grade. May it be so.

Lately, I have spent a fair amount of time searching for the unexpected. Normally, I would not have to search very long or hard in order to expe-rience the unexpected, but in this instance I needed to come up with something appropriate for the 2013 Youth Councils theme: “Unexpected.”

A cryptic message from a fortune cookie at my favorite “fast casual” Asian restaurant encouraged me in my quest: “You will find your solution where you least expect it.” An intrigu-ing paradox for sure; finding things in the most unex-pected places. A concept not unlike losing your life to find it, the last being first, or the requirement that those seeking greatness must first become servants of all. On another occasion, I might have enjoyed pursuing such a path in exploring this topic but I was drawn to consider the unexpected as recorded in Acts chapters 3-4.

There we find a man disabled from birth who expects Peter and John to give him some money as the two disciples pass through the gate called “beautiful” on their way to afternoon prayers.

But on this particular day, instead of receiving a few sympathetic coins, a miracle happens. An unexpected act of kindness takes place. The disabled man is made whole. He is able to walk for the first time in his life. And, as you would expect, he is absolutely elated.

The onlookers who witness this unexpected miracle are completely awe-struck—filled with surprise, won-der and amazement. They can’t believe what they are

seeing. Meanwhile, the religious leaders of the day are both dismayed and astonished by this miracle. They cannot understand how uneducated, ordinary men like Peter and John could possibly be used by God to ac-complish such things.

As always, the Bible is crystal clear: It is not the “power or godliness” of Peter and John that heals this man but God’s power; the power of Jesus’ name at work doing unexpected things through them (Acts 3:12 NIV).

I believe that God is searching today for unexpected potential in unexpected people who are willing to do unexpected things for his kingdom. Like Peter and John, we are God’s silver and gold. We are the very best God has to offer a sin-sick, weary world where unex-pected, often unwelcome and sometimes profoundly disturbing events threaten to rob us of our humanity.

In recent days we have seen incredible heroism, com-passion and kindness directed toward those impacted by these unexpected events. In every case, the conse-crated self we offer in service to others is always the most personal, the most powerful, the most precious gift we bring. It is a treasure we carry in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us (2 Corinthians 4:7).

Through the love of God our Savior all will be well;Though we pass through tribulation, all will be well;We expect a bright tomorrow, all will be well.

Mary Peters (1813-56)

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what the Army is all about. I also broadened my circle of Army acquaintances through meeting people at school, at out-Sundays in area corps and in extended off-cam-pus assignments. I almost feel like I have always been a Salvationist.

God used my time here as an op-

portunity for spiritual deepening. The schedule encourages this, with spiri-tual assemblies three times a week, small group discipleship meetings once a week, and a variety of men’s and women’s meetings. In addition to out-Sundays at area corps, we enjoyed excellent Sunday services on campus.

The schedule also allows personal fellowship with God. I even had some great prayer experiences in the midst of house duties.

If you have felt the call to of-ficership, you will be thankful for your time at the College for Officer Training.

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“I want to be a soldier of the crossBrave-hearted and true...”

Once we were “red-hot and righteous”—

now we are “The Most Effective Organiza-tion in the United States.”

I’ve been wondering—what does that mean? Does it indicate progress? Matu-rity? Growth? Keeping up with the times? What’s it mean to be red-hot? Do we really measure effectiveness? How?

I’m proud of this Salvation Army—most of the time—and love it all of the time. It’s where I’ve spent a significant portion of my life. It’s where I found my wife and helped raise our children. It’s where I’ve made my “best” friends and discovered my spiritual self.

“I’ll never let the old flag fall...”

No, I won’t...although I might suggest that we change the words on the flag be-cause we fail to communicate to the public their original intent (heresy—heresy). Here’s a thought. How about...Love and Justice.

So you see, I’m an enigma. Somehow, I have this passionate commitment to our Army’s traditions of working with the total person—facilitating development in the entire human organism: mental, physical, emotional, social and spiritual. The last is what everyone else leaves out. I’m glad we’re not serving any particular class, race or gender structure. We’re committed to anybody and everybody. We don’t forget about saving and serving the poor, the destitute, downtrodden and marginalized. That is the Jesus plan.

“And we’ll roll the old chariot along...”

I don’t think we’re dragging on behind, but I don’t know about everything we do. I’m grievously disappointed when we close programs serving the poor on skid row or any other part of town. I’m saddened that we have given up elements of foster care for difficult young children and adults who tend to act out their dissatisfaction with a society that turns its back on them. I understand the rationale for such deci-sions, but have a difficult time accepting it. The explanation for almost any program closure seems shrouded in dollar signs.

Personally, I believe the Army should always be just a little bit in debt, and then turn the responsibility for raising the dif-ference over to God.

Simultaneously, however, I want to be an instrument of significant change, and am delighted when territorial leadership approves and invests in programs that have “future” written all over them. That’s the way I perceive Jesus, and I want to walk with him...

“All the way to Glory.”

Being red-hot and righteous and highly effective are not mutu-ally exclusive. We can be both. We must, however, be passionate if we are to be red-hot. Also, we must be knowledgeable and skilled if we are to be effective. They must be combined.

So, how does one measure organization-al passion? I believe we measure it by the quality and leadership of programs serving a designated population.

We need programs that stimulate sol-diers to be in helping relationships with those in need, and we need more soldiers with a passionate willingness to sacrifice some time and effort to meet that need. As soldiers, we have become overly willing to delegate all social services. We lose a vital opportunity. We fail too often to minister to those to whom Jesus called us. We might not be willing to return to the days of the “Slum Sisters,” the “broom brigades” or the “boozers parades,” but soldiers still need to feel motivated to be much more than simply church members.

“Launch out into the deepO let the shoreline go!”

In my judgment the current territorial leadership loves action and moves without fear into uncharted waters. This is a perfect time for action.

We’re great at disasters. Shortly after terrorists destroyed New York’s Trade Center towers and portions of the Penta-gon, an article appeared in Worth magazine titled “Calling in the Troops.” In it, John Sedgwick and Loch Adamson said: “The Salvation Army has been called the most effective organization in the country. New York City now knows why.”

The “why” described an immediate re-sponse appropriate to the problem, a focus on mission, a stimulation of volunteers, perseverance of commitment, and an ap-plication of Christian love—delivered with passion.

The same thing happens with every other manmade or natural disaster.

There are disasters, however, that receive much less attention. They are the unpubli-cized, small-scale human disasters generat-ing one small story in the morning paper. It only touches a few. Somehow, we need to study various such circumstances, deter-mine what can be done, and train respond-ers to do it.

“I’m a soldier should you want me,You’ll find me in The Salvation Army.”

The Long Beach Grand Prix is finally over and the streets of the city can get back to normal. For the past two or three weeks, there has been a restriction on turning left from Pine Avenue onto Ocean Boulevard. Meaning those of us

at DHQ and THQ must go right on Ocean and then make a U-turn at the first opportunity. However, it is amaz-ing how many THQ and DHQ drivers I saw ignoring the “no left turn” sign and zipping over to the left lane. I never saw anyone get a ticket, but a lot of us ignored the warning sign.

I’ve seen many funny warning signs. In Singapore we saw people sheltering under palm trees beside signs that said, “Beware of falling coconuts.” There is a sign in a church (not Salvation Army) that says, “WARNING—articles of value should not be left on seats when receiv-ing Holy Communion.” The Newcastle (Australia) Tramway Authority posted signs that said, “Touching wires causes instant death—$200 fine.” Then there was one sign which said, “Violators will be towed and fined $50.” That should cover the cost of towing. A sign in Myan-mar reads, “Please do not sit on croco-dile,” and my favorite says, “Children left unattended will be sold to the circus.”

Life has its warning signs too. I have noticed as I get older my body is giving me more and more serious warnings every year. Recently, I have discovered

I can no longer race my granddaughter on a scooter, nor can I eat an ice cream sundae at bedtime and expect my blood sugar to be normal.

The Bible has plenty of warning signs. Israel was told many times in the Old Testament about what would happen if they disobeyed God’s commands–and for the most part, they ignored them. Perhaps one of the most serious in our day is found in Revelation 22:18, I warn everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book: If anyone adds anything to them, God will add to him the plagues described in this book. And if anyone takes words away from this book of prophecy, God will take away from him his share in the tree of life and in the holy city, which are described in this book.

Ah, yes! I can hear you say, but that only applies to the book of Revelation. Then turn to Deuteronomy 12:32, “See that you do all I command you; do not add to it or take away from it.” And in Deuteronomy 4:2 Moses says, “Do not add to what I command you and do not subtract from it, but keep the commands of the Lord your God that I give you.”

God’s word was written under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit and has never changed and never will. What God has de-creed as sin, is still sin. So we are warned by God not to mess with it. Not to try to make it agree with our opinions, or fit into our culture. Culture cannot change the Word of God, but the Word of God can and must be used to change culture.

One final warning from Leonard Ravenhill, “If the whole church goes off into deception, that will in no way excuse us for not following Christ.” Christ trumps culture. Don’t take my word for it, take God’s Word.

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