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TERRITORIAL LEADERS PREPARE FOR HIGH COUNCIL B Y LT. C O L O N E L A L L E N S AT T E R L E E Commissioners Kelly and Donna Igleheart, territorial leaders for the USA Southern Territory, have received their summons from the Chief of the Staff to participate in the High Council as it convenes on May 21. In its international news release, International Headquarters (IHQ) stated, “Recognized as a deeply spiritual occasion as well as being a legal requirement, the High Council offers the international leadership of The Salvation Army the opportunity to elect the man or woman of their choice to lead the Army for the next five years. Every active Salvation Army officer is eligible to be elected as General.” (See accompanying story on page 5.) Reflecting on the heavy responsibility that he and Commissioner Donna face, Commissioner Kelly Igleheart shared the following: In preparation for the High Council, both of us were called to the International Leadership Council held last October in Vancouver. It was an amazing experience that allowed us to engage with leaders from across the world. While there was an IHQ agenda, the opportunity to meet global leaders also provided time to share ideas and for engagement. Sadly, most of the African leaders were not able to attend because of the denial of visas from Canada. It was unfortunate that the African leadership could not meet and engage the other world leaders. It is worth noting that 75% of the world leaders attending this High Council have never attended before. This may also require intentional networking.
We have also read Inside A High Council by General John Larsson. This book, available to all Salvationists, is an excellent introduction to the history, culture, and the process of electing the next General. Of special note is the highlight of the deep spiritual tone of the meetings and the full participation of the delegates. As for me, the responsibility and the privilege to participate in a High Council is overwhelming and Commissioners Kelly and Donna Igleheart weighty. The presence and leading of faith. These truths alongside our doctrinal posithe Holy Spirit is preeminent to us. It is helpful to know world leaders. It is a requirement to tions provide excellent guideposts to steer our recognize the days and times that we live in and Army clear of modern day narratives and practo understand the global Army perspectives. tices that seek to divide many. Join me in prayIt is impossible to arrive at a vote without the ing for all those who will be gathered for what leadership of God the Holy Spirit. will be another critical point for God’s Army and Lastly, I am well aware of concerns that Salour territory’s mission to love, serve, and discivationist may have regarding biblical orthodoxy and our mandate to uphold the tenets of our ple all people.
North Texas Command Capital Campaign to Raise Record Amount
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B Y LT. C O L O N E L A L L E N S AT T E R L E E In a fundraising effort that breaks all previous records in the 133 countries where The Salvation Army serves, the North Texas Area Command has been busy raising funds to meet its goal of a $159.2 million capital campaign. The amount smashes through the previous record of $100 million raised by The Salvation Army in Orange County, California. The campaign focuses exclusively on the Carr P. Collins Center needs of the Army in the Dallas County, only one county of what comprises the North Texas Area Command. Subsequent campaigns are being planned for the other counties when the Dallas County campagin is complete. Projects slated to be addressed are as follows: $
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Program Enhancement Oak Cliff Corps renovations and improvements Irving Corps renovations and improvements Garland Corps renovation and improvements Adult Rehabilitation Center renovation and improvements Christmas and Disaster Warehouse improvements Endowment for Property Upkeep Social Service Center (replacing Carr P. Collins Center*)
* A full description of the new social service center will be in the June issue of The Southern Spirit. “North Texas...” continued on page 2