John Gowans
Scottish-English General of The Salvation Army
Born
1934
91 years ago
Died
December 8th, 2012
12 years ago — 78 years old
Category
Activists & Humanitarians
Country
Scotland
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Served as the 16th General of The Salvation Army, leading the organization from 1992 to 2002. During tenure, emphasized a mission focused on social justice and community service. Played a significant role in expanding the global outreach of The Salvation Army, implementing various programs to address poverty, addiction, and disaster relief. Worked on creating a more inclusive church environment while promoting the values of compassion and service through faith-based initiatives.
Led The Salvation Army from 1992 to 2002
Expanded global outreach and community programs
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