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NEW TERRITORIAL LEADERS ANNOUNCED FOR THE USA SOUTHERN TERRITORY The General announced that Colonels Kelly and Donna Igleheart, currently serving as chief secretary and secretary for women’s ministries in the USA Western Territory, will assume the role of territorial leaders for the USA Southern Territory effective September 1. Kelly and Donna Igleheart were born and raised in Western Kentucky. They met as teenagers and soon committed themselves to each other and to the Lord. The Salvation Army became their shared church home and formed the basis of their spiritual journey. The Iglehearts entered the College for Officer Training in the USA Southern Territory from Owensboro, Kentucky and were commissioned in 1992 in the Followers of Jesus Session. Together they served ten years as corps officers in Louisville (South), Kentucky and Hattiesburg, Mississippi. This was followed by appointments as divisional youth leaders in the National Capital and Virginia Division (NCV). Staying in NCV, Colonel Kelly was appointed as the general secretary while Colonel Donna served as secretary for Women’s Ministries. From there the Iglehearts were appointed to territorial headquarters in the USA Southern Territory as territorial youth leaders, then later to lead the program section. Their first adventure outside of their home territory was in 2015 when they were appointed as the chief secretary and territorial secretary
for Women’s Ministry in the Southern Africa Territory. Their journey in Africa left an indelible impression upon their hearts and ministry. Completing their appointments there in 2020, they were transferred to the Western Territory in July of the same year where Colonel Kelly was appointed as chief secretary and Colonel Donna served as secretary for Women’s Ministries.
The Iglehearts have three daughters who are all married to wonderful men of God. Two of the couples are serving as officers in the Southern Territory and the third couple works with the Army in various ministries. The Iglehearts’ pride and joy are the blessing of eight sensational grandchildren. They enjoy traveling, photography and spending time with family and friends.
Southern Youth Leaders Garner Inspiration from 2022 EQUIP Conference
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BY BR AD ROWL AND In late April, hundreds of youth leaders from across The Salvation Army’s USA Southern Territory came together for a week of inspiration and education at the 2022 EQUIP Conference. The gathering, held in Atlanta, began with an intriguing slate of pre-conference offerings before centering on a trio of general sessions and a bevy of educational breakouts. Before the official conference began, dozens of individuals took part in four pre-conference tracks, including a young adult forum, Safe from Harm training, a track for divisional youth leaders, and a gathering for Boys & Girls Clubs representatives under the “Better Together” umbrella. In addition, pre-conference attendees kicked off the week with an elegant Sunday evening gala, celebrating what would be a productive and beneficial week. Monday evening’s general session featured musical worship from transMission, the Southern Territory’s contemporary worship outfit, and a conversation with Jim Clark, president and CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of America. Colonel Ralph Bukiewicz engaged Clark in an inspirational back-and-forth, with Clark congratulating
attendees on their meaningful work and indicating that the partnership between The Salvation Army and Boys & Girls Clubs allows for “taking both of our strengths and putting them together, making a forced multiplier to serve kids in need.” Later, Major Al Newsome, divisional commander in Georgia, delivered the keynote address, reminding youth leaders that “if you’re really going to talk to people, you need to get down in the dirt sometimes.” “If we’re entertaining young people and not connecting with them, we’re doing something wrong,” Major Newsome said. “Jesus did not come to entertain. He came to teach us how to “Southern Youth Leaders...” continued on pg2