Advancing the Gospel
A call to action for the Western Territory By Kenneth G. Hodder, Commissioner - When I was a boy, I was taught that whatever advances The Salvation Army advances the Gospel. At the time, I didn't fully understand that—it seemed too simple.
New Silver Star members honored at banquet
By Karen Gleason - “Without you, we wouldn’t be here,” said Commissioner Jolene K. Hodder, Territorial President of Women’s Ministries, at the Service of Appointments during Commissioning weekend. She was speaking to members of the Fellowship of the Silver Star, those
Africa’s Salvation Army communicators gather
Storytelling was at the heart of a landmark training conference attended by 17 Salvation Army personnel responsible for communication of the movement’s mission across Africa. The inaugural Africa Communications Network meeting was hosted in Harare by the Zimbabwe and Botswana
‘You never know where you’re going to go’
A charge to the Messengers of the Gospel By Kenneth G. Hodder, Commissioner - Messengers of the Gospel, there are many iconic images associated with the USA Western Territory, but the one that you should have foremost in your minds is
Hunt steps down as Pasadena Tab Songster Leader
Will remain active in the corps in other capacities By Hillary Jackson - You’ve probably heard of the Pasadena Tabernacle Songsters. Since 1999, they’ve released four albums and toured the world, including a performance at London’s O2 Arena for the Boundless Congress
Why cultural representation in children’s movies is important
When I first watched the children’s movie “Coco” with my daughter, I got emotional, not just because of the beautiful story it tells about family, but also because my little girl’s Mexican culture was finally represented in mainstream cinema. There
Messengers of the Gospel sent into the West
Session receives first appointments as Salvation Army officers More than 2,000 Salvationists and friends of the Western Territory welcomed the Territorial Executive Council with territorial leaders Commissioners Kenneth G. and Jolene K. Hodder to the stage of the Pasadena (California)
Messengers of the Gospel appointed in the West
Territorial Commander Commissioner Kenneth G. Hodder appointed the Messengers of the Gospel as follows, effective June 27. ALASKA DIVISION Lt. Catherine Dooley, Corps Officer, Kake, Alaska CALIFORNIA SOUTH DIVISION Lt. Jeremy Alexander, Assistant Corps Officer, Centre City, California Lts. Angel and Cassandra Amezquita, Ministry Leaders,
Legacy
Service of Appointments testimony By Aaron Ruff, Lt. - For large portions of my life, if you had told me that I would be up here, giving this address as a newly commissioned officer of The Salvation Army, I would have
35 Messengers of the Gospel become lieutenants
Commissioners Kenneth G. and Jolene K. Hodder conducted the 2018 Commissioning and Ordination ceremony. The Salvation Army Western Territory’s 35 cadets of the Messengers of the Gospel Session proudly received their new ranks as lieutenants during the Commissioning and Ordination
‘I am God’s masterpiece’
Commissioning and Ordination testimony By Shelby Hanauer, Lt. - God did not give me the gift of artistry. There are those, especially many in my session, whose imaginations run wild. Their minds are filled with vivid colors, obscure shapes, distinct patterns,
Theological Society moves ahead in second year
Group continues its work to help foster Christian scholarship and continued spiritual growth across the territory. When some people hear the word “theology,” they think of doctrinal squabblings that all too often become “my theology” versus “your theology.” Of course, one