What is Ordination and Commissioning?
The Salvation Army Ordination and Commissioning weekend is part of the high holy days and is an annual event where new officers, soldiers, and others gather to worship, celebrate and pray together. During this weekend, the cadets who have completed two years of training are ordained and commissioned to serve in various communities throughout The Salvation Army. The event is a celebration of the new officers’ commitment to serving others and spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ. It involves worship services, prayer, and devotion by Salvation Army leaders and special guests. The Commissioning is an essential moment in the life of The Salvation Army and serves as a reminder of its mission to “meet human needs in Christ’s name without discrimination.”
Schedule
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Special Guest:
Anthony Evans
Anthony Evans’ deep faith has been the foundation of everything he has set out to accomplish in his life and ministry. Growing up the son of influential pastor, Dr. Tony Evans, among siblings Chrystal Evans Hurst, Priscilla Shirer and Jonathan Evans, all whom which have become impactful speakers, authors, and spiritual leaders themselves, Anthony’s path is unique and all his own. From Billboard charting artist, worship leader, producer, author, and actor, everything Anthony does comes from a heart of faith and his desire for that faith to make an impact inside and out of the four walls of the Church.
As an accomplished vocalist, Anthony has produced 11 solo projects, two of which have hit the #1 spot on Billboard’s Gospel Album chart. His newest release, “Revive,” is infused with Anthony’s refreshing re-commitment to God after a devastating, extended period of loss, unanswered questions and heartache. Sustaining him through dark times, Anthony has learned to be grateful for the opportunities God has provided him to share his talents in unconventional ways not normally afforded to a Christian artist. Opportunities like performing and starring in Disney’s Hollywood Bowl Production of “Beauty and the Beast,” appearing as an artist on, and later becoming a talent producer for NBC’s hit show, “The Voice,” and producing and arranging music for major Hollywood networks and production houses. In addition to his music, ministry and global travel as a worship leader, Anthony has authored/co-authored three books, Unexpected Places, Divine Disruption and When Faith Meets Therapy.
In everything, Anthony’s desire is to share his life and authentic faith with transparency and honesty, “…being confident of this, that he who began a good work in him will carry it out to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” Phil 1:6
Special Guest:
Anthony Evans
Anthony Evans’ deep faith has been the foundation of everything he has set out to accomplish in his life and ministry. Growing up the son of influential pastor, Dr. Tony Evans, among siblings Chrystal Evans Hurst, Priscilla Shirer and Jonathan Evans, all whom which have become impactful speakers, authors, and spiritual leaders themselves, Anthony’s path is unique and all his own. From Billboard charting artist, worship leader, producer, author, and actor, everything Anthony does comes from a heart of faith and his desire for that faith to make an impact inside and out of the four walls of the Church.
As an accomplished vocalist, Anthony has produced 11 solo projects, two of which have hit the #1 spot on Billboard’s Gospel Album chart. His newest release, “Revive,” is infused with Anthony’s refreshing re-commitment to God after a devastating, extended period of loss, unanswered questions and heartache. Sustaining him through dark times, Anthony has learned to be grateful for the opportunities God has provided him to share his talents in unconventional ways not normally afforded to a Christian artist. Opportunities like performing and starring in Disney’s Hollywood Bowl Production of “Beauty and the Beast,” appearing as an artist on, and later becoming a talent producer for NBC’s hit show, “The Voice,” and producing and arranging music for major Hollywood networks and production houses. In addition to his music, ministry and global travel as a worship leader, Anthony has authored/co-authored three books, Unexpected Places, Divine Disruption and When Faith Meets Therapy.
In everything, Anthony’s desire is to share his life and authentic faith with transparency and honesty, “…being confident of this, that he who began a good work in him will carry it out to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” Phil 1:6