New Frontier Chronicle July/August 2022 | Vol. 40, No. 4

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NEWS FROM THE SALVATION ARMY USA WEST SINCE 1983 • JULY/AUGUST 2022 • VOL. 40, NO. 4

SPECIAL EXPANDED ISSUE

International leaders tour West Peddles lead five public meetings, from Anchorage to Honolulu.

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INSIDE IT'S THE SALVATION ARMY WAY By Col. Kelly Igleheart

OFFICER TRAINING CFOT launches Stead School for Leadership

A CONVERSATION with John Bergland on the Ukraine response

PEDDLES IN ALASKA Salvationists gather for annual congress

FOOD INSECURITY Corps programs that help fight hunger

MEET THE VINCENTS

eneral Brian Peddle and Commissioner Rosalie Peddle (World President of Women’s Ministries) visited the USA Western Territory, beginning in Anchorage, Alaska, June 14, and continuing on to four other stops: Tacoma (Washington), San Francisco, Orange (California) and Honolulu. During their time in the territory, the international leaders held public meetings with Salvationists and friends. They shared of the Army’s work in the world and its momentum as a movement, despite worldly hardships like the pandemic. “They are passionate leaders, with a steadfast commitment to Christ,” said Territorial Commander Commissioner Douglas Riley. “They share that with the world, and they want the world to know Jesus. They are excited about The Salvation Army around the world—and it’s contagious.” General Brian Peddle delivered mes-

sages centered on the living hope given through Christ—hope that marches on. “God has a plan for his Church,” he said. “We will stand tall and strong. We will stand firm on the gospel principles that we understand to be truly relevant. INTERNATIONAL LEADERS PAGE 16

New leaders share thoughts on ministry

Commissioner Rosalie Peddle, General Brian Peddle, Commissionier Douglas Riley, Colonels Kelly and Donna Igleheart and Commissioner Colleen Riley greet the faithful in Seattle, Washington. |PHOTO BY JOHN DOCTER SEE PHOTOS from each stop on the General’s tour on page 23.

Adaptive camp comes to Colorado

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San Diego facility has something for everyone

COMMISSIONING

Expanded coverage of annual weekend

NEW OFFICER ASSIGNMENTS

Annual moves announced

KNOW YOUR ARMY

Salvation Army aims to adapt programming and mindsets.

Postcards from the General's visit

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San Diego Kroc Center celebrates 20 years BY LOU BUHL

30840 Hawthorne Blvd., Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275

The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Community Center in San Diego, California was the first of its kind when it opened its doors to the public in June 2002. Now, 20 years later and 26 Kroc Centers have been built around the country to continue to spread hope and

provide opportunities for families. “Today we celebrate Joan’s vision and we celebrate what happens when we as a community get together to impact the lives of others,” said Northwest Divisional Commander Lt. Colonel Cindy Foley in her invocation as a part of the San 20 YEARS PAGE 18

Cameron Helms, 29, has grown up in The Salvation Army but never attended summer camp—until now. Helms—who is deaf, has cognitive delays and cerebral palsy on one side of his body—will be one of the campers this summer at High Peak Camp’s adaptive camp for young adults in Estes Park, Colorado. The pilot camp will welcome some 10 to 20 young adults with disabilities, adding to the roughly 1,000 children expected across 10 weeks of summer camp there, The Salvation Army’s only camp surrounded by the Rocky Mountains. “It's been a journey of many disabilities and many learning opportunities and a way to see the world and even the Church in ways I probably never ADAPTIVE CAMP PAGE 19

It’s because of God’s grace and Christ’s perfect sacrifice that I’m able to claim reconciliation today…I’m humbled to be a living testament of the biblical truth ‘the old has gone, the new has come.’ Yet, the best part is knowing that God is not finished with me yet.—CADET SHANE INGRAM READ MORE Commissioning coverage starts on page 11


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