Commissioner Miriam Gluyas joins 10,000 Kenyan worshippers!
- Mar 26
- 2 min read
BY SIMONE WORTHING
“Worship with 10,000 Kenyans – and that’s just from one division!” said Australia’s Territorial Commander, Commissioner Miriam Gluyas, who is attending the International Conference of Leaders (ICL) in Nairobi, Kenya.
“The stadium was full. Stunning! The children, the singing, the music, the praise, the Word. Wow, wow, wow! ‘Thank you Lord. Revive us again across the world.’
“Jesus-centred, Spirit-led, hope revealed.”
The 120 ICL delegates – The Salvation Army’s most senior leaders from around the world – were greeted by more than 9000 Kenyan Salvationists praising God, a 400-voice youth choir, and a 200-strong timbrel brigade as they arrived at the Ulinzi Sports Complex in Nairobi last Sunday for the welcome worship service.
This event featured high-energy dance, cheering, singing and music as the outdoor arena came alive with praise and thanksgiving to God.
“As I greet you this morning in the beautiful and powerful name of Jesus,” General Buckingham said, “I thank you for your commitment to Christ. I thank you for your commitment to holy living. I thank you for your commitment to sharing the good news of the gospel of Jesus.
“And in greeting you this morning, I’m praying God’s blessing on you – on all of you, on all of us!”
General Lyndon Buckingham greets the congregation that packed a stadium in Nairobi. (Right) A timbrel brigade in full display during the service.
Later in his message, the General challenged the crowd: “We live under the umbrella of God’s love, compassion and faithfulness. In so doing, we shine like stars in the universe. As a people of hope, we dispense hope to others.
“As recipients of God’s love towards us, we become dispensers of God’s love to each other, and to others. As we have received compassion, grace, mercy and forgiveness, so we demonstrate these virtues to others.”
As delegates arrived back at the conference venue, some of the delegates shared freely about their experience. (See video reel below)
The ICL is a periodic gathering convened by the General and the Chief of Staff – a space for territorial commanders and senior officers to pray, share insights from their regions, and discern the movement’s direction together. This is where global strategy and priorities take shape.
For the first time in the conference’s history, the ICL is being held on African soil. Nearly half of all Salvation Army soldiers worldwide are in Africa, as well as a third of all officers. The movement is thriving.
The conference runs from 21-28 March.
