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Structure

Tri-Territorial Conference

by Jim Knaggs on October 19, 2009


The annual Tri-Territorial Conference has begun, this year in Melbourne. The executive leadership of the two Australia Territories and the New Zealand, Fiji and Tonga Territory are meeting in conference to consider the coordination of ministries and mission. The Territorial Commander of PNG is here as well.
Please pray with us for the holy deliberations and [...]

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Advisory Board

by Jim Knaggs on October 8, 2009


Now entering into the 125th Anniversary of The Salvation Army in Tasmania, we enjoyed the opportunity to meet with many Advisory Board Members and their partners. His Excellency the Honourable Justice Ewan Crawford, Lt. Governor of Tasmania and Mrs. Crawford were in attendance and he spoke well about TSA in Tasmania.
Each of the guests were [...]

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Following Orders

by Jim Knaggs on September 30, 2009


In the world today, we seldom respond to orders, let alone follow them. Most environments and relationships are softer and filled with encouragement, affirmation and direction. None of these ring with the authority of orders.
In an Army, orders are common. We even have major texts and firm guidelines we call Orders and Regulations. Certainly, these [...]

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Balanced Plan

by Jim Knaggs on June 30, 2009


Balance in life is a concept most people would agree with. Matters like a balanced diet, balanced exercise, balanced relationship, and so forth dominate some of the best (balanced) advice we receive. I don’t take issue with balance as the possibility of being eccentric, or off centered can be disconcerting and distracting.
I’m thinking today of [...]

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Organisational Structures

by Jim Knaggs on June 16, 2009


Once upon a time we were comfortable with linear organisational structures with clear and direct lines of authority. More and more, these systems do not serve us or our mission. One of our problems is that we are so accustomed to these definitions, it’s like crawling out of a cavern to consider other possibilities.
Let us [...]

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