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
‘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
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. By Vivian Lopez - The Salvation Army Western Territory’s 35 cadets of the Messengers of the Gospel Session proudly received their new ranks as lieutenants during the
‘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
Encore awards young talent
The 2018 Encore Awards June 9 at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, California, recognized the creative talents of youth across the Western Territory as displayed in the seventh territorial Encore competition of more than 700 young people. “A lot
Young adults worship at Commissioning late-night event
By Samuel Hill - Young adults from across the Western Territory came together for the Young Adult Worship Event at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, California. Before the doors opened at 9 p.m., attendees mingled with refreshments just outside the
Pageant of the Gospel brings art to life at Commissioning
Over 100 volunteers worked to bring the presentation to the stage By Vivian Lopez - Pageant of the Gospel lit up the stage June 9 during Commissioning weekend at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, California, with a unique presentation of colorful