Appreciation event marks new era for Salvation Army decision making
Appreciation event marks new era for Salvation Army decision making
30 July 2018
Colonel Julie Campbell thanks staff member, Virginia Zih, Financial Controller, for her service as part of the appreciation event at the Sydney Redfern headquarter' building with Lieut-Colonel Winsome Merrett, National Assistant Chief Secretary, right.
A new era in decision making for The Salvation Army was recognised during two appreciation events at Blackburn and Redfern headquarters’ buildings on 25 and 26 July.
Currently a new Approved Authorities Matrix (AAM) – which includes increased approval authority for leaders at all levels of The Salvation Army – is being piloted.
The pilot concludes at the end of September and the revised AAM will then soon be in place. The AAM means that most of the territory’s current boards and councils will no longer be required.
The AAM builds on the work of board and council members from decades past who have strived to keep The Salvation Army mission focused and financially sustainable through wise God-inspired decisions.
The functions provided opportunity to thank those who have been current members of Australia Eastern and Australia Southern Territory boards and councils that are now concluding.
During the Redfern gathering, National Chief Secretary Colonel Mark Campbell quoted Major Steven O’Neill who, earlier in the morning, had spoken at the weekly prayer meeting about the difference between the Hebrew and English languages understanding of the word remembering.
The colonel remarked that this event matched both language meanings. He said that we are thankfully looking back at the past, remembering that it has shaped who we are today and we are currently impacted by this fact.
Before praying he added that it is always good to have a point of reference regarding significant change and “this appreciation gathering marks the change in decision making process, recognising that God has the present and future in hand”.
In opening the appreciation gathering National Assistant Chief Secretary, Lieut-Colonel Winsome Merrett, expressed her thanks to everyone who had been involved in boards and councils. She also said that the end of September is the concluding chapter regarding the current system of decision making for The Salvation Army.
Lieut-Colonel Robertson is Head of Editorial, Publishing and Broadcasting, Editor-in-Chief, The Salvation Army Australia.
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