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JAC Interview with Captain Glenis Viera

 

Captain Glenis Viera is a fiery USA Southern officer.  How about this? “As I looked up there was Jesus sitting with his arms opened signaling me to go to him.” 

 

JAC: Who are you?

 

I am Glenis Viera originally from Puerto Rico, currently living in Chattanooga, TN, serving as an Officer in The Salvation Army with the rank of Captain. I am blessed to be married to my husband of ten years and we have two beautiful daughters.

 

JAC: Tell us about your salvation and sanctification.

 

My salvation story starts from my mother’s womb. I grew up in a Christian home and as such knew from very early on that Jesus was my best friend. There is a recollection of a time when I was thirteen years and a special dream. It all took place at the chapel of my private Christian school. Behind the stage there were some stairs that led up to sort of an attic. As I looked up there was Jesus sitting with his arms opened signaling me to go to him. I felt this anxious joy as I approached him and as I got close he embraced me with a tender hug that made me feel whole. From then on I knew Jesus also as my Savior. From that moment on I believe that the work of sanctification started in my walk with Christ. There is no specific occasion that I can pinpoint as one that brought about the work of the Holy Spirit in this way but of many different moments that grew me close to Christ and in living a sanctified life.

 

JAC: What is your mission/calling?

 

My mission is founded in the call to the disciples to be His witness into the end of the earth (Acts 1:8 NIV). It is my calling to take the gospel overseas especially to children. I am to be like Paul in becoming all things to all people so that some may be saved.

 

JAC: How does the Army support your war fighting?

 

The Army is the place that God has placed us as a tool to accomplish His will in our life. It is been through the Army’s efforts to reach the world for God that we got to experience overseas ministries. This Army of God has been supportive in ways that only through God’s provision we have been able to minister. 

 

JAC: How do you influence people?

 

I hope that I am influencing people in showing my love for them through incarnational ministry. I attempt to be honest and transparent and most of all trustworthy.

 

JAC: Who influences you?

 

A person that has greatly influenced me is Tony Compolo. As a sociologist he has helped shaped my thoughts as a Christian in many current topics of today’s culture.

 

JAC: What are your dreams for the next several years?

 

To finish my Master degree on International Leadership with concentration in Education and utilize this acquired knowledge to minister in other countries.

 

JAC: What are the keys to successful warfare on your front and the larger salvation war?

 

Deep personal relationship with Jesus Christ

Continual prayer

Accountability

 

JAC: How do you cultivate your relationship with God?

 

Through Scripture reading and meditation.

 

JAC: How are you and your comrades strengthening The Salvation Army?

 

It is my hope that I am helping to strengthen The Salvation Army by bringing to the forefront our founding fathers’ God given passion for the lost.

 

JAC: What are some of the dangers we have to face in the coming years? (And how?)

 

One that I see more prominently is becoming what we ourselves radically came out of. Our founders were discontent for the way the church was exclusive of many. We must continue to be the church out of our four walls and into the world.

 

JAC: What final exhortations have you for this audience?

 

I pray that my brothers and sisters fan the flame of passion for the least, last and lost. It is pivotal that we do not lose sight of who we are as Salvationists and what we have been called to. Let us not be content but ask our Father to disturb us, to take us out of our comfort and to move us with desperate love for the lost. May it be so! Amen!! 

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

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