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

The USA Western Territory of The Salvation Army covers eight time zones. It creates some complexity in keeping in contact with our people without getting them out of bed early in the morning hours.

A blessing of the reality is the greater propensity to be in ministry around the clock. That includes praying around the clock as well.

God is at work around the clock. Why not The Salvation Army?

“Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one. Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.” Deuteronomy 6:4-5 NIV

At capacity, the performing arts center and chapel of The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center in Hawaii was awash in the Spirit of God today. It seats 500. Then there were 50 or so on stage and many others standing. When the children left the hall for another worship designed for them, their seats were immediately occupied by others in the wings. Hallelujah!

Just give us a reason to have a larger hall.

God beautifully filled our hearts with His joy through music, hula, prayer, and His Word. May Jesus be glorified!

“Consecrate yourselves for tomorrow the Lord will do amazing things among you.” Joshua 3:5

The dedication was a smashing success. Hallelujah!

The place is amazing.

The staff are terrific.

God is in this place.

You need to experience it for yourself.

“God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth.”” John 4:24 NIV