Fellows' dreams fulfilled
Nathan Moulds was presented his Fellows Program Certificate by Commissioner James Condon (Credit: Photo by Adam Hollingworth).
The Salvation Army Aged Care Plus announced their 21 successful applicants for the 2014 Fellows Program at an official ceremony in Sydney last Monday.
The scholarships, worth up to $5000, are given to talented individuals who have shown creativity and are making a difference in their work for The Salvation Army.
The sought-after scholarship program is now in its fourth year. This year 21 scholarships were awarded to Salvation Army employees, officers and one volunteer. In 2013 two new categories were opened for volunteers and new employees to apply.
Many will be furthering their education including Keily Baker, Administration Assistant for Rosedurnate Aged Care Plus Centre, who will undertake a Certificate IV in Project Management Practice.
Ryde Corps Team Leader, Nathan Moulds is looking to develop his leadership ministry skills by taking part in a training program run by Sydney Alliance.
“It's a great feeling to not only be endorsed but supported by your organisation/church to pursue an area of passion and personal development,” says Nathan.
Some will be attending conferences thanks to the scholarships. Captain Vannessa Garven, Woden Valley Corps Officer is one of them and will be going to an Emotionally Healthy Leadership Conference next year.
“I’ll be co-facilitating workshops with officers in our division on emotionally healthy spirituality. This conference will give me additional knowledge to help with the workshops. My hope is to be able to run these workshops in future appointments,” she says.
Others will be travelling overseas to attend conferences such as Razz Khan, Lotus Notes Development Manager and IT Project Manager. Razz will be flying to San Francisco in the United States to attend the QCon software development conference in November.
2013 Fellows Program recipient and Aged Care Plus Marketing Manager, Alana Parker, spoke at the ceremony and explained how the scholarship has benefitted her personally, as well as her work for the Army.
Territorial Commander, Commissioner James Condon presented certificates to the scholarship winners and talked on the topic of motivation.
“I want to thank you this morning for being motivated to serve for The Salvation Army,” he says. “And to all who will be awarded this morning the Fellows Program opportunity, I offer my warm congratulations and pray this will be further motivation for you.”
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Tell that guy to get a hair cut !! haha but seriously thanks to The Salvation Army Aged Care Plus for this innovative program - I feel extraordinarily blessed to have been nominated and look forward to learning and growing and applying in my ministry / home context !