Welcome to our new officers, Captains Heidi and Kory Strand
A word from our new corps officers:
Captains Kory and Heidi Strand are coming from being corps officers at the Royal Oak Citadel in Michigan. Both Kory and Heidi have been a part of The Salvation Army as congregants since their youth and served faithfully at their local corps as adults. However, just 10 years ago, God called them to make a shift from being congregants to pastors. He called them to be Salvation Army officers. “Throughout our lives, we have always been active members of our church, but God wanted more from us. It was a huge step of faith to leave our home, and our professions, and move with our children into full-time ministry. Each step of the way, God has been so incredibly faithful and good to our family.”
Captains Strand have served in two very different appointments during their time as officers. “We have learned so much from both of our appointments. We had the opportunity to work very closely with the social services department and focus on our ministries and writing grants in our first station as officers. In our second position, we were able to focus more on the pastoral roles of an officer and grew in our knowledge and ability to teach the Bible. We are excited to use all these skills as well as our musical talents to serve the New Albany community.”
Both Captains Kory and Heidi are thrilled to be serving now in New Albany. “Although God has taught us much over the last few years, we are excited for all the things He and this new community will teach us. We love to learn, and we love to share the love of God. We hold tightly to the fact that God places people together at very specific times – for our good and His glory! We know that we are here now, with the people of New Albany (and surrounding communities) for a very special purpose. We are expectant of great things!”