US National Commander of The Salvation Army
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The National Commander oversees the social works and Christian practices of The Salvation Army in the USA. The current commander is Commissioner Kenneth G Hodder, beginning his tenure on July 1, 2020.[1] The US is divided into four territories: Eastern, Central, Western, and Southern. Each of these territories have their own leadership.
National Commanders
[edit]No. | Name | Term of office |
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1 | George Scott Railton | 1880-1881[2] |
2 | Thomas E. Moore | 1881-1884[2] |
3 | Frank Smith | 1884-1887[2] |
4 | Ballington Booth | 1887-1896[2] |
5 | Emma Booth-Tucker | 1896-1904[2] |
6 | Evangeline Booth | 1904-1934[2] |
7 | Edward Justus Parker | 1934-1943[2] |
8 | Ernest I Pugmire[3] | 1944 - June 24, 1953[2] |
9 | Donald S McMillan[4] | 1953-1957[2][4] |
10 | Norman S Marshall[5] | 1957-1963[2][5] |
11 | Holland French | 1963-1966[2] |
12 | Samuel Hepburn[6] | 1966-1971[2] |
13 | Edward Carey | 1971 - January 28, 1972[2][7] |
14 | Paul J Carlson | 1972-1974[2] |
15 | William E Chamberlain | 1974-1977[2] |
16 | Paul S Kaiser | 1977-1979[2] |
17 | Ernest W Holz | 1979-1982[2] |
18 | John D Needham[8][9] | January 7, 1982 - April 13, 1983[9] |
19 | Norman S Marshall[10] | 1983-1986[10] |
20 | Andrew S Miller[11] | 1986-1989[11] |
21 | James Osborne[12][13] | 1989-1993 |
22 | Kenneth L Hodder[14] | 1993 - October 31, 1995[14] |
23 | Robert Watson[15] | 1995-1999 |
24 | John Busby[16][17] | 1999-2002[17] |
25 | W Todd Bassett[18] | 2002-2006[18] |
26 | Israel Gaither[19] | 2006-2010 |
27 | William A. Roberts[20] | 2010-2013 |
28 | David Jeffrey[21] | 2013-2017 |
29 | David Hudson[22] | 2017-2020 |
30 | Kenneth G Hodder[1] | July 1, 2020 - Incumbent |
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Commissioners Kenneth and Jolene Hodder Begin Tenure as Leaders of The Salvation Army". The Salvation Army. 2020-01-07. Archived from the original on 2023-11-07. Retrieved 2024-02-18.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q McKinley, Edward H (1980). "Appendix II". Marching to Glory The History of The Salvation Army in the United States. Harper & Row. p. 226.
- ^ "Ernest I. Pugmire Dies". The Kansas City Star. 1953-06-24. Retrieved 2024-02-18.
- ^ a b "Archive Record". The Salvation Army Museum Of The West. Archived from the original on 2024-02-20. Retrieved 2024-02-20.
- ^ a b "Norman Marshall, 85; Salvation Army Leader". The New York Times. 1979-04-27. Archived from the original on 2024-02-20. Retrieved 2024-02-20.
- ^ "Commissioner Samuel Hepburn of Slavation Army Dies at 73". The New York Times. 1974-08-29. Archived from the original on 2024-02-25. Retrieved 2024-02-25.
- ^ "Salvation Army Commander To Retire From Post Jan. 28". The New York Times. 1972-01-13. Archived from the original on 2024-02-25. Retrieved 2024-02-25.
- ^ Waggoner, Walter H (1983-04-14). "John Needham, 65, Of Salvation Army". The New York Times. Archived from the original on 2015-05-24.
- ^ a b "Obituary for John D. Needham". The Montclair Times. 21 April 1983. p. 14. Archived from the original on 2024-02-18. Retrieved 2024-02-18.
- ^ a b "Marshall, Norman Stephen Jr". Tampa Bay Times. 1995-10-26. Archived from the original on 2024-02-20. Retrieved 2024-02-20.
- ^ a b Badie, Rick (2011-01-27). "Andrew "Andy" Stewart Miller, Sr., 87: Was "Mr. Salvation Army"". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Archived from the original on 2024-02-27. Retrieved 2024-02-27.
- ^ "In Memoriam Tributes to Distinguished Salvationists". The War Cry. The Salvation Army. Archived from the original on 2023-12-08. Retrieved 2024-02-27.
- ^ "Promoted to Glory: Commissioner James Osborne, OF". Southern Spirit Online. Archived from the original on 2023-12-09. Retrieved 2024-02-27.
- ^ a b "Former National Commander Promoted To Glory". The War Cry. The Salvation Army. 2023-07-01. p. 9. Retrieved 2024-02-18.
- ^ Docter, Robert (1997-01-28). "National Commander Examines". Caring Magazine. The Salvation Army. Archived from the original on 2023-02-01. Retrieved 2024-02-27.
- ^ Nauta, James (2021-09-03). "His Grace Is Sufficient Even For This". Central Connection. The Salvation Army. Archived from the original on 2023-03-25. Retrieved 2024-02-27.
- ^ a b Chase, Marlene (1999-10-30). "Gowans Installs Busbys As National Leaders". Caring Magazine. The Salvation Army. Archived from the original on 2023-06-08. Retrieved 2024-02-27.
- ^ a b "Bassetts began Army journey nearly 40 years ago". Caring Magazine. The Salvation Army. 2002-11-16. Archived from the original on 2023-05-29. Retrieved 2024-02-27.
- ^ Forster, Ed (2010-11-02). "U.S.A. National Leaders Retire". Salvationist. The Salvation Army. Archived from the original on 2024-02-27. Retrieved 2024-02-27.
- ^ "William Roberts". Huffington Post. Archived from the original on 2024-02-27. Retrieved 2024-02-27.
- ^ "The Salvation Army Appoints New National Leaders". The Salvation Army USA. 2013-08-14. Archived from the original on 2018-02-12. Retrieved 2024-02-27.
- ^ "The Salvation Army Appoints New National Leaders". The Salvation Army USA. 2017-09-06. Archived from the original on 2022-03-13. Retrieved 2024-02-27.