Officer moves: 10 tips for employees getting a new boss
Officers—or pastors—in The Salvation Army are generally moved to a new appointment every few years. And each year, many of these new appointments take effect in July. The Western Territory’s Youth Department hosted Public Affairs and Communications Manager Kathy Lovin on
Salvation Army COVID-19 responses support people worldwide
The World Health Organization has now recorded more than 10 million cases of COVID-19 worldwide, with over half a million deaths. The Salvation Army continues to provide support as communities grapple with the realities of bereavement, economic disruption, hunger and
Commissioner Kurt Burger is promoted to Glory
Aug. 26, 1946–June 23, 2020 Commissioner Kurt Burger was unexpectedly promoted to Glory June 23 after struggling for a week with a subarachnoid hemorrhage. Burger was born August 26, 1946, in Schaffhausen, Switzerland, and grew up attending the corps there before eventually
Salvation Army supports tribal communities amid coronavirus outbreak
It all started with one family. When there was a need for support in the remote parts of the Navajo Nation reservation in Arizona, Whitney Tatum made a call to The Salvation Army for help. Amid the devastating local outbreak of
Major David Scott
September 7, 1946–April 4, 2020 Major David Scott was promoted to Glory April 4 from Hanford, California. David Scott was born Sept. 7, 1946, in Salt Lake City and grew up attending the Salt Lake City Corps. In 1979, he married Ruth
Salvation Army and LDS partnership provides 24,500 food boxes across West
The COVID-19 pandemic thrust The Salvation Army into new territory, responding to a crisis that affects us all while expanding its existing services to meet increased community need. In late February, interruptions in the food supply chain left many grocery
Major Jean Anderson
Nov. 13, 1933–April 30, 2020 Major Jean Gracie Anderson was promoted to Glory April 30. Jean Gracie was born Nov. 13, 1933, in Toronto, the fifth of six children to Robert and Elsie May Gracie. Although her family was active in the
Stationed for prayer at LA hotel turned shelter
Majors Jonnette and Randy Mulch provide emotional and spiritual care as part of Project Roomkey. By Caramie Petrowsky– Audriene Goodlett, 61, has felt grateful lately. After experiencing homelessness, she moved into a downtown Los Angeles hotel, run by The Salvation Army. The
Will people see Jesus in you?
This June, in his last month as The Salvation Army’s National Commander in the U.S., Commissioner David Hudson spoke at the Commissioning, Ordination and Appointment service of The Salvation Army Western Territory’s Messengers of the Kingdom Session. In The Salvation
Stambaughs honored for their service in Guam
Majors Kimberly and Thomas Stambaugh were honored for their four years of work and ministry in Guam, where they served as Guam Corps Officers and Micronesia Coordinators. They are transitioning to new appointments in Idaho. Before leaving Guam, they were invited
Everything you need to know about William Booth this Founder’s Day
The Salvation Army celebrates Founders’ Day each year on July 2. The occasion recognizes the birthday of the organization started by William and Catherine Booth in poverty-stricken east London in 1865. But what led to that first tent meeting? Just north of
How God can use you to be ‘strong salt and bright light’ according to Lee Strobel
By Lee Strobel– Lee Strobel—atheist-turned-Christian and best-selling author of more than 20 books, including “The Case for Christ”—was the featured speaker at a recent event of The Salvation Army Western Territory. Here is what he had to say, via video. I