THQ welcomes Iglehearts at chapel service
Captain Hannah Lee also welcomed as personnel officer. By Karen Gleason– Officers and employees at The Salvation Army Western Territorial Headquarters (THQ) in Rancho Palos Verdes, California, greeted new personnel July 8 at a welcome chapel. While some attended in person, others
How to get from the small tent to the big tent: Holly Wagner on church leadership
Crestmont Lecture Series features Holly Wagner of Los Angeles’ Oasis Church. Cadets at the College for Officer Training at Crestmont (CFOT) and Territorial Headquarters employees entered the college lecture hall Oct. 29 and faced an unusual sight—a pitched tent on one
New leader for Crestmont Council
Dr. Steven Gray becomes council chair as William Flinn retires. By Karen Gleason - Dr. Steven Gray assumes chairmanship of the Crestmont Council June 10 as William Flinn, O.F., retires from the position after eight years. Comprised of more than 20 representative
More than a team
By Kenneth G. Hodder, Commissioner - It is commonplace for corporations to refer to their employees as “the team.” Whether it’s because we want to create a sense that everyone has an important part to play, or we believe that using
How trees have transformed my leadership
My family and I have spent many wonderful holidays in the Kakamega rain forest of western Kenya. The forest is famed for its hiking trails and is popular with bird lovers, with over 300 species in its environs. For butterfly
Recap: 2019 Retired Officers Retreat
‘Encounter’ retreat focuses on worship, Bible study and fellowship. The Salvation Army West-Retired Officers Association (SAWROA), held its 2019 Western Territorial Retired Officers retreat themed “Encounter” May 2–5 at Mt. Crags Camp in Calabasas, California. Seventy retired officers from all of the
Toward a theology of home
By Victor Doughty, Lt. Colonel - “The Way Out” initiative, calling Salvationists to double The Salvation Army’s impact on homelessness in this territory, provides an opportunity to revisit some of the theological underpinnings of our social work in this key aspect
Business mogul shares leadership lessons
With Salvation Army roots, Jerre Stead found career success with a foundation of respect. Visionary business leader Jerre Stead recently met with members of the Western Territory’s Territorial Executive Council (TEC), comprised of territorial and command leadership. With a long career leading
A reminder for the New Year
By Kenneth G. Hodder, Commissioner What, after all, is Apollos? And what is Paul? Only servants, through whom you came to believe—as the Lord has assigned to each his task (1 Cor. 3:5). Some years ago, Fortune magazine carried an article by
Territorial Commander welcomes Salvation Army’s leaders to West
By Kenneth G. Hodder, Commissioner - Territorial and command leaders from around the world are gathering this month in Pasadena, California, for the International Conference of Leaders. Under the leadership of General André Cox, the men and women who oversee The
Are you ready to walk out your door?
By Cindy Foley, Lt. Colonel - One of my goals each day is to leave my office and walk around the neighborhoods in San Francisco. Every corner brings a new sight, sound and smell. There are loud noises from traffic and
Tips for building your personal brand
Do you know the first words that come to mind when someone hears your name? What about how you make others feel? Whether you run a business or not, you have a personal brand that follows you. Your personal brand