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05/12/2026
Accepted Candidate Katelyn Church
North & Central Illinois Division
"Rescued" 2026-2028
Congratulations, Katelyn, on becoming an Accepted Candidate in the Central Territory! May God bless you as you prepare to enter CFOT! We thank God for your life and rejoice with you over this great news!
05/12/2026
Accepted Candidate Billi Jo Middendorp
Midland Division
"Rescued" 2026-2028
Congratulations, Billi Jo, on becoming an Accepted Candidate in the Central Territory! May God bless you as you prepare to enter CFOT! We thank God for your life and rejoice with you over this great news!
05/01/2026
Yesterday afternoon, was a day of celebration and renewed commitment, as The Keepers of the Covenant Session received their first appointment.
College for Officer Training
The following lieutenants are appointed to Brengle Holiness Institute, effective June 23, 2026. Therefore, their new appointments are effective Saturday, July 4, 2026.
Lieutenant James P. Kaake
Lieutenant Logan S. Saydera
Northern Division
Lieutenant Javier Fernandez Costen* Corps Officer – Fargo, ND
Lieutenant Olyvia G. Shiels* Corps Officer – Fargo, ND
*Officers to be married June 19, 2026
Wisconsin and Upper Michigan Division
Lieutenant James P. Kaake Corps Officer – Green Bay, WI
Effective: July 4, 2026
Lieutenant Logan S. Saydera Assistant Corps Officer – Marinette, WI
Effective: July 4, 2026
Photo credit: Major Donna Leedom
03/25/2026
Tomorrow, the Cadets from both session department for Spring Campaigns.
One Brigade leaves bright and early for the Kenya East Territory, as they partner with their Training College with various ministries during the Holy Week.
The second Brigade leaves for the Great Lakes Division, and has the opportunity to travel throughout the division, serving and learning from various corps.
We pray for safe travels and a blessed experience for both Brigades.
03/23/2026
Accepted Candidates Edgar Montesinos and Maria Martinez Padilla
North & Central Illinois Division
"Rescued" 2026-2028
Congratulations, Edgar and Maria, on becoming Accepted Candidates in the Central Territory! May God bless you as you prepare to enter CFOT! We thank God for your life and rejoice with you over this great news!
03/23/2026
Accepted Candidate Joshua Walker
Great Lakes Division
"Rescued" 2026-2028
Congratulations, Joshua, on becoming an Accepted Candidate in the Central Territory! May God bless you as you prepare to enter CFOT! We thank God for your life and rejoice with you over this great news!
02/20/2026
Accepted Candidates Amanda & Keegan Hanton
North & Central Illinois Division
"Rescued" 2026-2028
Congratulations, Amanda and Keegan, on becoming Accepted Candidates in the Central Territory! May God bless you as you prepare to enter CFOT!
We thank God for your life and rejoice with you over this great news!
02/05/2026
Cadets and Officers are busy filling over 650 valentine grams for their winter world service fundraiser.
Thank you to all who purchased them!
11/30/2025
Happy first Sunday of Advent
“In him was life, and that life was the light of men. That light shines in the darkness, and yet the darkness did not overcome it.” John 1:4-5
11/15/2025
On Thursday, the 2nd Year Cadets arrived at their Christmas Assignments, and have began their Christmas ministry. Yesterday was the first day for the 1st Year Cadets at their Practicum Corps in the Chicago area.
Out prayers of blessings and abundant grace go over them as they serve our territory in many unique ways this season.