has a singular goal of reaching the
world for Christ using digital, video
and social media technology.
a new initiative to broaden the Army's
contribution to short film, social
networking and online video. Begun
by Commissioner James Knaggs,
territorial commander USA West,
this initiative has resulted in SAVN.
TV � The Salvation Army Vision
Network
currently led by executive producer
Guy Noland, with the help of Commis-
sioner Joe Noland, former leader of
movies, aligns with the organization's
vision of sharing ministry through
media and entertainment. That vision
dates back to the earliest days of the
Army, when the first band played
inspirational songs on the street
corner and drew crowds of people to
hear the gospel preached. Today, in a
world that connects online, extending
that vision to the digital mission field
seems to be a natural transition.
scribed as akin to a "living organism"
--always evolving to better connect
to an online culture that is constantly
changing. It started with a series of
short films sharing a multitude of
stories-- from who The Salvation
bold step into a digital future with
the dedication of the new "SAVN.
TV Studio 12000" in Los Angeles.