Providing food—and more—at the El Cajon Corps
Cadet Matilde Esparza, a second-year cadet with the Messengers of Grace Session, served at the El Cajon (California) Corps during fall 2020 and the Christmas season. The corps’ food bank serves the community three times a week, on Monday, Wednesday
100 years: The evolution of Salvation Army training in the West
By Clinton Trimmer, Captain– The Western Territory’s College for Officer Training came into being 100 years ago, in 1920, coinciding with the creation of the territory itself. Over the next century, much about training changed, but the essential goal remained the
Cadets return to Crestmont campus—and the field
The 2020 fall quarter looks to be unlike any other. By Karen Gleason– The cadets arrived at the College for Officer Training (CFOT) at Crestmont in Rancho Palos Verdes, California, for the 2020-2021 school year with modifications for the COVID-19 pandemic. Perhaps
Western Territory welcomes Messengers of Reconciliation in online event
Video greetings from Salvationists across the Western Territory kicked off the first-ever virtual Welcome of Cadets event Sept. 12 to officially welcome the Messengers of Reconciliation Session. The virtual event broadcast from the College for Officer Training at Crestmont in
A vision for revival
A testimony from the 2020 Welcome of Cadets By Colleen Riley, Commissioner– Being officially installed as your new territorial leaders is an honor and privilege, and a responsibility that we do not take lightly. We know that there is great responsibility in
My calling to officership
A testimony from the 2020 Welcome of Cadets By Sarah Culley, Cadet– It is an honor to share with you my calling to officership and God’s love through reconciliation. Though raised in The Salvation Army, being called to officership was not a
Cadets think outside the box for 2020 summer field assignments
For the cadets of the Messengers of Grace Session, their 2020 summer assignments were anything but ordinary. “The only thing we could expect was the unexpected,” said Cadet Amber Herzog about the six-week appointment in the field. With the pandemic impacting
California South prayer walks promote justice and equality
The California South Division called for Salvationists and friends to participate in prayer walks recently. Observing social distancing and wearing face masks, individuals walked together to stand in the gap for racial justice, equality, healing, unity, freedom and revival—representing the
Commissioning: A 2020 recap of the online events
The Western Territory held its first virtual Commissioning weekend June 13-14, a result of its ongoing adaptation to the coronavirus pandemic and widespread “safer at home” guidelines. Yet despite the differences 2020 brought, the traditional highlights remained—and the West gained 10
Commissioning: 2020 Divine Servants awarded
During the 2020 Commissioning, Ordination and Service of Appointments, Territorial Commander Commissioner Kenneth G. Hodder presented the Divine Servant award to honor corps officers and others who by their conduct and leadership best exemplify what it means to be a
Commissioning: New lieutenants receive congratulations on Zoom
Zoom events take place of lobby time in 2020 After the newly commissioned Messengers of the Kingdom received their first appointments as Salvation Army officers in the territory’s virtual Commissioning, Ordination and Appointment Service, the five divisions receiving new lieutenants held
Commissioning: ‘We Believe’ the anthem of 2020 Commissioning, Ordination and Appointment
Marking a year like none other, the Western Territory gathered online June 14 for the Commissioning, Ordination and Appointment Service of the Messengers of the Kingdom Session. National leaders Commissioners David and Sharron Hudson joined territorial leaders Commissioners Kenneth G. and