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James Knaggs
American Salvation Army officer

James Knaggs

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American Salvation Army officer
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United States of America, USA
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74 years
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Biography

Commissioner James M. Knaggs (born December 5, 1950, in the United States) was the Territorial Commander of The Salvation Army, USA Western Territory.

Officership

Date of Commissioning: December 6, 1976
Session Name: The Overcomers

James Knaggs was commissioned as a Salvation Army Officer in 1976, in the USA Eastern Territory. Following a brief appointment at Eastern Pennsylvania and Delaware Divisional Headquarters, he became a Corps Officer with his wife Carolyn.

Following seven years as Corps leaders James and Carolyn were appointed to the Greater New York Division where as Captains, they were appointed as Divisional Youth Secretary and Divisional Corps Cadet Counsellor respectively.

In 1987 James and Carolyn were appointed to the Youth Department at Territorial Headquarters. In 1989 they returned to the Eastern Pennsylvania and Delaware Division where James became the Divisional Secretary and Divisional Men's Fellowship Secretary and Carolyn was appointed as Divisional League of Mercy Secretary.

Following three years at the Divisional Headquarters (DHQ), James was appointed as Territorial Youth Secretary in 1992 and then in 1994 he became Territorial Evangelism and Corps Growth Secretary. During this time, his wife Carolyn had the positions of Territorial Corps Cadets and Junior Soldiers Bureau Director and Territorial Stewardship Bureau Director.

In 1996, as Majors, James became General Secretary for Field Operations at Greater New York Division and Carolyn was appointed as Divisional Director of Volunteers and Current Issues Secretary with additional chaplaincy responsibilities.

As Lieut-Colonels, in 1999, James and Carolyn became the leaders of the Eastern Pennsylvania and Delaware Division as Divisional Commander and Associate Divisional Commander.

Appointments for James and Carolyn (now Colonels) as Territorial Secretary for Personnel and Territorial League of Mercy Secretary in 2000 were soon followed in 2003 with appointments to Chief Secretary and Territorial Secretary for Women's Ministries; Fellowship of the Silver Star in the USA Eastern Territory.

In June 2006 James and Carolyn were promoted to the rank of Commissioner and appointed as Territorial Commander and Territorial President of Women's Ministries in the Australia Southern Territory.

Jim was innovative in his approach to leadership and communication in the Southern Territory, establishing a large followership on his blog, Twitter and Facebook accounts. Among several significant initiatives was his ambitious "210 in 2010" appeal, whose principal aim was to increase the number of Corps and Mission Centres in the territory dramatically.

History has shown us and our conviction remains, that starting new corps or local centers for mission is the most effective means of fulfilling the great commission and bringing people to Jesus. Our campaign is called 210 in 2010. By the end of next year we want to have 210 corps.

In July 2010 James and Carolyn began their new appointments as Territorial Commander and Territorial President of Women's Ministries in the USA Western Territory.

On July 29, 2013 James was called to London, UK with other members of The Salvation Army's High Council to elect the next General as worldwide leader of that organization.James was one of six men nominated, one declined to be placed on the ballots.That body elected Andre Cox to be General.

Appointments

AppointmentTerritoryStart Date
Cadet SFOT Suffern NYUSA EasternSeptember 4, 1974
Summer Assignment; Philadelphia PA, DHQUSA EasternJune 11, 1975
Returned to SFOT Suffern NYUSA EasternSeptember 3, 1975
Special Services; Philadelphia PA, DHQUSA EasternJune 12, 1976
Corps Officer; Philadelphia (Germantown) PAUSA EasternSeptember 8, 1976
Corps Officer; Wilkes-Barre PAUSA EasternAugust 27, 1980
Divisional Youth Secretary; New York NY, DHQUSA EasternJune 29, 1983
Assistant Territorial Youth SecretaryUSA EasternJanuary 28, 1987
Staff Band and Male Chorus, THQUSA EasternJanuary 28, 1987
Div. Sec. & Men's Fellowship Sec.; Phila PA, DHQUSA EasternJune 28, 1989
Territorial Youth Secretary, THQUSA EasternJuly 1, 1992
Secretary Designate; Evang & Corps Growth Dept, THQUSA EasternJune 29, 1994
Secretary; Evangelism & Corps Growth Dept, THQUSA EasternAugust 1, 1994
General Sec. for Field Operations GNY, DHQUSA EasternAugust 28, 1996
Added Responsibility - Men's Fellowship Sec. GNY, DHQUSA EasternJuly 1, 1998
Divisional Commander; Philadelphia PA, DHQUSA EasternJanuary 1, 1999
Territorial Secretary for Personnel, THQUSA EasternSeptember 1, 2000
Chief Secretary; THQUSA EasternApril 1, 2003
Territorial CommanderAustralia SouthernJanuary 8, 2006
Territorial CommanderUSA WesternJuly 1, 2010

Education / Qualifications

  • Master of Professional Studies in Urban Ministries, Alliance Theological Seminary, February 20, 1995

Previous Occupations

  • Project Coordinator - Education for Parenting

Personal life

Of James and Carolyn, The Salvation Army Australia Southern Territory's Archives and Heritage Museum writes:

Growing up with Salvationists parents The Salvation Army has always been their place of worship. They have a deep love for Jesus and are extremely grateful for the example shown them by their parents and faithful local officers.

They continually desire to intelligently discern what God requires of them and, in Christ's strength, to enthusiastically follow his plan for them. They passionately want to be used to bring people into God's kingdom.

Publications

  • Knaggs, James (2007). ONE DAY: A Dream for the Australian Southern Territory. Melbourne: SALVO Publishing.
  • Knaggs, James; Court, Stephen (2008). ONE THING: Win The World For Jesus. Melbourne: SALVO Publishing.
  • Knaggs, James; Court, Stephen (2010). ONE DAY: A Dream for The Salvation Army. Los Angeles: FRONTIER Press.
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Who is James Knaggs?
James Knaggs is an Australian Salvation Army officer who served as the 7th General of The Salvation Army from 1999 to 2002. He has had a long and distinguished career within The Salvation Army, holding various leadership positions and serving in multiple countries.
What is James Knaggs known for?
James Knaggs is known for his leadership within The Salvation Army. He has held various positions, including serving as the international leader of The Salvation Army as the General. During his tenure, he emphasized the importance of diversity and inclusivity within the organization.
What are some of James Knaggs' achievements?
James Knaggs has achieved numerous accomplishments throughout his career. As the General of The Salvation Army, he focused on improving the organization's efficiency and effectiveness, leading to increased impact and outreach to those in need. He also prioritized the empowerment of women and minorities within The Salvation Army, fostering a culture of equality and diversity.
What is James Knaggs' background?
James Knaggs was born in New South Wales, Australia. He joined The Salvation Army in 1969 and began his leadership journey within the organization. He served in various capacities in Australia, New Zealand, and the United States before being elected as the General in 1999. His background in Christian ministry and his dedication to serving others has shaped his career within The Salvation Army.
What is James Knaggs doing now?
After his tenure as the General of The Salvation Army, James Knaggs has continued to be actively involved in the organization. He has taken on leadership roles in different regions to support and guide the work of The Salvation Army. Additionally, he is involved in various humanitarian and social justice initiatives, striving to make a positive impact in the world.
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