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Chief of the Staff and Commissioner Silvia Cox install Commissioners Kenneth and Jolene Hodder.
Chief of the Staff Commissioner André Cox and World President of Women’s Ministries Commissioner Silvia Cox visited the Kenya West Territory to install new territorial leaders Commissioners Kenneth and Jolene Hodder.
After their arrival at the airport, the Coxes held discussions with Kenyan government officials. En route to territorial headquarters in Kakamega, their convoy stopped at Mbale Market to greet Salvationists gathered there.
At Saturday’s officers councils, theChief reminded the 400 officers present that good leadership requires commitment to one’s calling, purity of heart and worthiness in the Church and community.
In the afternoon, the international leaders joined hundreds of Salvationists to officially open Shikulu Outpost. After dedicating the building, the Chief of the Staff congratulated members of the outpost and the community for diligently working to build the hall.
On Sunday, the installation of the Hodders took place in Bukhungu Stadium, Kakamega. Having previously served in Kenya, it was like a homecoming for them.
“It is with joy and confidence that I commend to you your new territorial leaders. I call upon all Salvationists to receive your new leaders with Christian love and joyful expectation. Please support them in prayer and in dedicated service,” André Cox said.
In his response, Kenneth Hodder said that he and his wife were humbled to be back in Kenya and serve as leaders in the territory. He told the congregation: “God will bless you more as you continue to work towards glorifying him…Our faith in God should not be swayed by earthly things and thoughts. Believe in Jesus Christ who answers all who call on his name.”
The Hodders are USA Western Territory officers serving overseas.
