About Jim
Commissioner Jim Knaggs, with his wife Commissioner Carolyn Knaggs, lead The Salvation Army’s work in the USA Western Territory (14 western states, Marshall Islands, Micronesia). As Territorial Commander he reports to the General of The Salvation Army at International Headquarters in the UK.
As an Officer of The Salvation Army (ordained minister), Jim has been appointed to a variety of roles over the last 34 years. Taking up this role in July 2010, he was previously the Territorial Commander of the Australia Southern Territory. All previous appointments have been in the United States, Eastern Territory. Having led a number of Salvation Army corps (churches), he has also had appointments with responsibility for youth, evangelism and growth, recruitment, musical ministries, and field operations.
In 1999, Jim was appointed as Divisional Commander of what became the largest division in the United States , and shortly after, was appointed to responsibility for all Personnel and HR functions for the Territory. In 2003 he became Chief Secretary, second in charge of Salvation Army operations for the administratively largest Territory in the USA. Jim took up the role of Territorial Commander of the Australia Southern Territory, with the rank of Commissioner, in 2006.
Jim spent 2 years in the US military and then worked as a project coordinator in education for parenting, before training as a Salvation Army Officer. He was ordained and commissioned in 1976. In 1995 he completed a Master of Professional Studies in Urban Ministries, through Alliance Theological Seminary.
Since being in Australia, Jim has written two books: ONE DAY: A Dream for the Australian Southern Territory. Melbourne: SALVO Publishing. (2007); and ONE THING: Win The World For Jesus. Melbourne: SALVO Publishing (2008) co-written with Stephen Court.
Jim and Carolyn Knaggs immediate family includes three sons, two nephews, a niece and three grandchildren.
Jim – My Mom, Lillian Best, your former Corps Cadet leader in Niagara Falls, was wondering how she could get a copy of the two books listed in this article. I printed this off for her to read yesterday – and she just cried tears of joy, I think – to see how much you have accomplished over the years. Proud tears. If you could let me know how I would go about ordering the books that would be great. This is Nancy (Best) DeBernardi from Maplewood, MN. Thank you.
Jim – My Mom, Lillian Best, your former Corps Cadet leader in Niagara Falls, was wondering how she could get a copy of the two books listed in this article. I printed this off for her to read yesterday – and she just cried tears of joy, I think – to see how much you have accomplished over the years. Proud tears. If you could let me know how I would go about ordering the books that would be great. This is Nancy (Best) DeBernardi from Maplewood, MN. Thank you.
Hi Nancy…Please give your mother my regards. I’ll send you a note on e-mail.
Hi,
I’ve had on my mind for a while a few thoughts. Statistics are what they are! But anyway.
In the MCD there are more soldiers than adherents. I believe there should be more adherents (maybe an updated name can be used?) than soldiers because this is the progress/stepping stone for persons on their faith journey to soldiership (or not if soldiership is too much of a commitment!). Adhenrents can provide identity and belonging. Also maybe the recruits roll can be a membership roll than can give none committed persons a place to and be identified and belong to the Salvation Army ( Gods Army).
Thanks for the opportunity for the comment.
God Bless you
i totally agree with you Stephen. How about another name for adherents?
Jim,
I’m reaching out to see if you might have any interest in discussing video streaming and the benefits it can have for you at The Salvation Army? We work with several hundred churches and ministries throughout the world and I think you’d be interested in what we have to offer.
Peace,
Jeff Ivan
Media Ministry Consultant
316 Networks
jivan@316networks.com
678-325-4234
I’m very interested and have a great team in place to do it. Happy to discuss possibilities.
Jim,
I just wanted to drop you a note to thank you (and all of the Salvation Army officers scattered throughout the US and the world) for your dedication. I am an indirect result of your ministry — my grandfather was an alcoholic who was down on his luck for some years. As a young man, he would attend the Salvation Army services in Philadelphia just so that he was eligible to receive a free meal. It was during one of those obligatory services that the Lord spoke to his heart and he accepted the Lord as his personal Savior. He later met my grandmother at church, and the rest, as they say, is history!
Doretta, With you, we marvel at the work of God. Your affirmative message is gratefully received. May God bless you and your family.
Jim,I just wanted to drop you a note to thank you (and all of the Salvation Army officers scattered throughout the US and the world) for your dedication. I am an indirect result of your ministry — my grandfather was an alcoholic who was down on his luck for some years. As a young man, he would attend the Salvation Army services in Philadelphia just so that he was eligible to receive a free meal. It was during one of those obligatory services that the Lord spoke to his heart and he accepted the Lord as his personal Savior. He later met my grandmother at church, and the rest, as they say, is history!
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Glad to hear from you. We’ve spent a lot of time in Philly through the years. I’m also blessed that your grandfather understood the love of God for himself. Everything changes for the better when that takes place. Hallelujah!
I was wondering if you were stationed in Germany btw 1971-1972?
Yep, Mike that was me and I know exactly who you are. I traded one Army for the other. I’ll drop you a note on email. Trusting you’re well.
Hi from Hobart, Tasmania Australia
Just wanted to send my warmest greetings to you and Carolyn and I trust that you are both well. You are thought of and prayed for often, we really miss you.
Will be in the USA in October 2012, will try to say ‘hello’ if you are in the office when we get to your area.
God’s blessing on you both.
Thanks, Elaine. We hope we’re able to see you.
Hi Jim, good to make your acquaintance. I spend a lot of time on Twitter, lifting up the Lord Jesus and spreading His Word to whomever is ready to receive.
Everything you put your hand to shall prosper; no weapon formed against you shall prosper and no plague shall come near your dwelling.
My wife and I graduated at Rhema Bible Training Centre, Perth, Western Australia, ’89-90.
Greetings to you and Carolyn and I thank frequently God for the opportunity to meet and share with you whilst you were the TC here in the Australian Southern Territory.
Love your work!
Hello – I am a high school student currently in ‘Voluntary Public Service’, I recently did a project about the Salvation Army, and I would really like to ask a few questions
James.knaggs@usw.salvationarmy.org
So grateful to have met a man of God online…. Thanks for following my Twitter account! I would love to see how we can support each other even as we work in different parts of the world.