Held annually in October, Pastor Appreciation Month is a chance for everyone to show their gratitude and express their appreciation for the tireless work and unwavering dedication of these faithful leaders. At The Salvation Army, we recognize Pastor Appreciation Month because our corps officers spread the word of God in worship services, helping people grow in their faith. They provide spiritual guidance, comfort, and support to those in need, and their selfless service to their communities is deserving of recognition and respect.
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Captains Jeremiah and Kathryn Eisley | Rochester, N.Y., Corps
BY WARREN L. MAYE
Ten years ago, then-Lieutenants Jeremiah and Kathryn Eisley began their ministries as newly appointed Salvation Army officers. Three days after [...]
Captains Adam and Amanda Boynton | Quincy, Mass., Corps
BY ROBERT MITCHELL
Captains Adam and Amanda Boynton have been Salvation Army officers since 2015 with appointments in Flemington, N.J., and now Quincy, Mass. The couple has two children.
Majors Christopher and Jennifer Blessing | Latrobe, Pa., Corps
BY ROBERT MITCHELL
Majors Christopher and Jennifer Blessing, Salvation Army officers for 18 years who are now stationed in Latrobe, Pa., describe their most cherished accomplishment as officers.
Majors Susan and Thomas Hinzman | Lancaster, Pa., Corps
BY ROBERT MITCHELL
Majors Susan and Thomas Hinzman—high school sweethearts who married at 18—have been Salvation Army officers for 35 years.
Majors Israel V. and Giselle Acosta | Pawtucket, R.I., Corps
BY WARREN L. MAYE
Majors Israel V. and Giselle Acosta, commanding officers of the Pawtucket, R.I., Corps, share some meaningful reflections on ministry.
Major Mary Moore | Spring Valley, N.Y., Corps
BY ROBERT MITCHELL
Major Mary Moore, who is serving in postretirement at the Spring Valley, N.Y., Corps and as Rockland County coordinator, explains how she stays excited in the face of society’s challenging personal, social, and political issues.
Captains Rafael and Vanessa Polaco | Ponce, Puerto Rico, Corps
BY HUGO BRAVO
In 2010, I received an invite through Facebook from the daughter of a close friend to attend an evangelism meeting being hosted by The Salvation Army Loiza, Puerto Rico, corps.
Lieutenants Luie and Lesley Colon | Newark Westside, N.J., Corps
BY HUGO BRAVO
“My proudest accomplishment as an officer was being on the frontlines as we watched our first Christmas campaign at the Newark, N.J., Westside Corps."
Captains Amber and Kyle Maynor | Old Orchard Beach, Maine, Corps
BY COLONEL RICHARD MUNN
The summer of 2023 witnessed the arrival of new corps officers Captains Amber and Kyle Maynor, with children, Ava, Kenson, Kyran, and Samara.
Captains Allison and Brennan Hinzman | Massillon, Ohio, Corps
BY ROBERT MITCHELL
Captains Allison and Brennan Hinzman, Salvation Army pastors in Massillon, Ohio, reflect on their current ministry.