Encore! 2014 showcases young performers
The Salvation Army Western Territory held its 3rd annual youth music and arts final competition during Commissioning weekend in Pasadena, Calif. Although labeled a "competition," the goal of the event is to inspire the youth to contribute regularly at their
Danish leaders visit the West
With three Danish cadets as part of the Disciples of the Cross session, Denmark Territorial Leaders Colonels Knud David and Lisbeth Welander joined in the USA Western Territory’s Commissioning weekend. The Denmark Territory—a Partner in Mission to the Alaska and Hawaiian
Kay Rader addresses cadets at commencement
By Robert Docter - At the College for Officer Training at Crestmont June 13, 57 cadets of the Disciples of the Cross session officially completed training and many received diplomas after earning an associate’s degree over the past two years. General Paul
An open letter to the Disciples of the Cross
By Bob Docter - First of all congratulations. You have completed a “training” cycle whereby the Army has some level of confidence that you can be sent to the field and facilitate the accomplishment of its mission and protection of its brand.
“DISCIPLES OF THE CROSS” Appointments
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Send us out
Service of Appointments address By Dawn Preston, Lieutenant - Twenty-two months ago my session mates and I crossed the threshold of the College of Officer Training as cadets. We came to training school, strangers. Over the course of our training, we have
The Western Territory commissions 57
In the expansive Pasadena Civic Auditorium, Western Territorial Chief Secretary Colonel Dave Hudson welcomed attendees June 15 to the commissioning and ordination of the Disciples of the Cross. “This morning we are on holy ground recognizing these cadets who are offering
Where are they now
Long-serving Western Territory officers were recognized during the 2014 Commissioning weekend as follows: 25 YEARS Major Brian Bearchell Major Mildred Bearchell Major Donna Bowman Major John Chamness Major Lani Chamness Major Lola Davis Major Elizabeth Delgado Major Pedro Delgado Major David Harmon Major Linda Harmon Lt. Colonel Magali Pardo Lt. Colonel Zoilo Pardo Major
An urge to believe
Commissioning and ordination address By Caleb Montes, Lieutenant - “Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me” (Matt. 16:24). I was blessed to be born into a Christian
Army tells its stories at “Hall of Faith”
By Jared McKiernan - Between thrift stores and red kettles most of the general public has some grasp of The Salvation Army’s function, but lesser known is the extent of its work and the lives it impacts. Commissioning weekend’s “Hall of Faith”
Western territory celebrates diversity
Salvationists of all ethnicities join for Multicultural Celebration By Vivian Gatica - The Salvation Army Western Territory showcased its diversity Saturday with its Multicultural Celebration as part of the 2014 Commissioning Weekend. Territorial leaders Commissioners James and Carolyn Knaggs and special guests General
Spanish Seminar addresses leadership
Speakers challenge Hispanic delegates to use faith for effective leadership By Vivian Gatica - Hundreds of Hispanic Salvationists came together at the Pasadena Convention Center on Saturday morning for the Spanish Seminar during The Salvation Army Western Territory’s Commissioning Weekend Celebration. The