It’s official. The General has promoted the new Divisioonal Leaders of the Southern California Division, Doug and Colleen Riley, to the rank of Lt. Colonels. Hallelujah!

The celebration of their installation was exciting, challenging, and hopeful. Building upon the ministry of their predecessors, they will continue to serve the Lord well in The Salvation Army.

Thank you to all who attended and participated last night. God is glorified.

“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16 NIV

The Territorial Candidates Seminar continues this weekend within the leadership of Majors John and Pam Brackenbury. We attend tomorrow and are looking forward to a powerful moving of the Holy Spirit. Hallelujah!

Please continue to pray for those in attendance and those who should have come. Remember, God is continuing to call many more people than we know. Help them, Lord.

“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.” 1 Corinthians 13:4-5 NIV

Being in the USA Commissioners’ Conference is like camping out in a construction zone. As Architects of the Kingdom of God, the USA Commissioners work hard to oversee the ministry of The Salvation Army in America. There are many matters to consider with different approaches and ideas surfacing with almost every agenda item.

Chaired by Commissioner Bill Roberts, it’s moving forward with intentionality, inspiration and industry. It’s been worth the time. Hallelujah!

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
   for they will be filled. Matt 5:6

With each year comes a time of new appointments for officers. We have a record number of new officer to be commissioned who need appointments. We have a regular flow of officers retiring and a certain number of officers stepping out of the work. It all adds up to changes.

We’ve been in meetings today to consider the possibilities under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Hallelujah!

Please join us in prayer for the right appointments for the right people. There are many factors that come together to make a decision of this sort. Pray we have good and sufficient information. Together we’ll trust God.

“You, Lord, are forgiving and good, abounding in love to all who call to you.” Psalm 86:5 NIV

Now I know the title sounds a bit like another expression. There are no other similarities.

The Cabinet in the territory is made up of SA leaders who form the closest advisors to the Territorial Commander. We’ve met today in private meetings to consider God’s hope for the territory and to synchronize our efforts to the glory of God. Hallelujah!

These are special people, each of whom represents the Lord with veracity and faithfulness. I’m grateful to God for them.

“Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.” James 4:10 NIV

The General of The Salvation Army has called a select group of leaders together to consider the finances of The Salvation Army. It has been an interesting experience and one that glorifies God. In days of global economic uncertainty, we cannot simply wait for its affect on the movement. We must strategically approach the situation with intelligence, confidence and resolve.

At the end of the day let’s trust God to lead us in the right direction. Hallelujah!

God’s voice thunders in marvelous ways; he does great things beyond our understanding. He says to the snow, ‘Fall on the earth,’ and to the rain shower, ‘Be a mighty downpour.’” Job 37:5-6 NIV