A year at Crestmont
Training principal reflects on the academic year By Brian Saunders, Major - On a quiet, sunny day along the Southern California coast Aug. 8, 2015, 104 cadets of the Messengers of Light and Joyful Intercessors sessions descended upon the College for Officer
Commissioning workshops focus on building multi-ethnic corps
Territorial Director for Leadership, Evangelism, and Discipleship Aleen Bradley introduced the Commissioning weekend attendees to the new online discipleship training. The Western Territory’s multicultural ministries department offered the seminar, “Building a Healthy Multi-Ethnic Corps” and several workshops at Commissioning on June
Commencement address
‘Blood, toil, sweat and tears.’ By Edward Hill, Lt. Colonel - If you had been alive in 1940, you would have known that World War II was shaping up to be a blowout. The military forces of Nazi Germany were having their
The one who calls
By Jolene Aycock, Lt. - 1 Thessalonians 5:24 says: The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do it (NIV). Over our time at the College for Officer Training (CFOT), I have seen this promise fulfilled in my life
‘God has a hope’
Messengers of Light become lieutenants in morning service By Karen Gleason - In the historic Pasadena Civic Auditorium, Western Territorial Chief Secretary Colonel Douglas Riley welcomed attendees June 12 to the commissioning and ordination of the Messengers of Light–a solemn service of
‘Messengers of Light’ appointed throughout West
New lieutenants receive their first assignment for service in The Salvation Army. By Christin Davis - Attendees of the 2016 commissioning weekend welcomed the Western Territorial Executive Council, including territorial leaders Commissioners James and Carolyn Knaggs, to the Pasadena (Calif.) Civic
Messengers of Light Session Appointments
ADULT REHABILITATION CENTERS COMMAND Lieutenants LeeVale and Jennifer Butler Trainees - Anaheim ARC ALASKA DIVISION Lieutenants Antonio and Heather Romero Outpost Officers - Cordova Outpost Lieutenant Janet Studdard Assistant Corps Officer – Anchorage Corps and Chaplain – Anchorage Area Social Services* CASCADE DIVISION Lieutenants John and Sharlena Cardenas Assistant Corps Officers
‘Not So Late Night with SA Justice’ premieres
Hosted by Major Danielle Strickland, the evening’s guests included Commissioner James Knaggs, author Captain Lisa Barnes, Envoys Roy and Karen Snapp-Kolas and a musical performance by The Territorial Youth Chorus. By Jackeline Luna - In true Jimmy Kimmel style, Territorial Social Justice
Where are they now?
Long-serving Western Territory officers were recognized during the 2016 Commissioning weekend as follows: 25 YEARS Major Jennifer Bates Major Michael E. Bates Major Cindy Dickinson Major Michael J. Dickinson Major Larry Feist Major Julie Garcia Major Bernadine Graciani Major Henry Graciani Major Clem Leslie Major Evangeline Leslie Major Sherry E. McWhorter Major Gregory
What is a ‘Messenger of Light’?
LeeVale Butler, Lt. - Through my testimony, I get to share the light that guided me through the storms of life. I made some bad choices that separated me from my family, whom I loved very much. The most valuable thing
‘In Christ Alone’ celebrates Christ through music, arts.
Performances by the Territorial Creative Arts Ensemble and Singer Silvie Paladino highlight the evening. Acclaimed Broadway singer Silvie Paladino joined musicians and performers from the Western Territory at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium Saturday night for “In Christ Alone.” The event showcased
Parents and mentors honored at Silver Star Banquet
Annual event recognizes those who influence and support the Messengers of Light session. By Karen Gleason - The Western Territory’s second-year cadets paid tribute to their parents and mentors at the annual Fellowship of the Silver Star Banquet May 10 at the