Salvation Army

Last updated: 14/09/2009

I was brought up in a Christian family and committed my life to Christ when I was just 7 years old.  I was enrolled as a Senior Soldier (Adult Member) of the Church in 1980.   Whilst I always enjoyed the activities at the Corps it was probably after my enrolment, rather than before, that I really began to question what life was all about.  I realised that if I simply wanted to play in the band then it did not necessarily need to be an Army one.  It was at this point that I began to recognise just how important my Christian faith was and that playing in a Salvation Army band was a great way in which I could share and express my faith.

Following a move with work to Chester in 1986, God called me to full time ministry within the Salvation Army.  In 1990 I was commissioned as a Salvation Army Officer and served in this capacity for sixteen years in various corps in the West of Scotland.  During this time I got married to Barbara and our two wonderful children, Amy & Luke, were born.

In 2006, after a great deal of thought and prayer we felt God was directing our paths in a different way and so I returned to secular employment with the aim of eventually starting my own business.  God has been good!   After my first year of full time employment I was able to go part time in order to develop my business interests, and after the second year I was able to become fully self-employed.

In early 2007 we started worshipping at the Salvation Army in Bellshill and very quickly felt the warmth of the fellowship within the Corps.  In 2008 I resumed playing  BBb Bass in the band and since then have enjoyed the opportunities for ministry in various settings.   I continue to sense God’s direction upon my life.  I pray that through both my business and Salvation Army activities that I may be a good Christian example to everyone with whom I come into contact.

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