Principal's Message - Spring 2008

Greetings!

Just a few short weeks ago my wife and I were appointed by The Salvation Army to the College for Officer Training at Crestmont. While this is our second appointment at the College, this time I have the responsibility of Training Principal and Marcia the Director of Campus Services. It is a humbling responsibility to oversee the training of future Salvation Army Officers and we do so only with the strength and wisdom that can only come from God.

Almost 22 years ago our small family arrived at Crestmont to begin our time as cadets. We understand the apprehension that cadets have when arriving at the College because we experienced these feelings ourselves. After getting used to the class work and settling in to our small apartment we found training a most rewarding experience. The staff and faculty worked with us in a patient, Christ-like way and allowed us to develop into Christian leaders worthy of an appointment in The Salvation Army.

As we begin our time at Crestmont, we thank God for the privilege to have an impact on the future of The Salvation Army through our work with cadets. Our prayer is that God will give us the same patience and wisdom that our teachers demonstrated to us.

Blessings!

Stephen Smith, Major
Training Principal