Salvation Army General Receives Honorary Degree

“I receive this honour as the General of The Salvation Army,” said The Salvation Army’s World Leader, General Linda Bond. “And the glory belongs to God.”

On Saturday, November 3, General Linda Bond received an honorary doctor of divinity degree from Tyndale University College in Toronto during their fall graduation ceremony. Entering the Bayview Campus Chapel to the congregational singing of Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee with members of the graduating class and college faculty, the General took her place on the platform. Lending musical support was an ensemble from The Salvation Army’s North York Temple Band.

An alumnus of the college, General Linda Bond was introduced by Gary Nelson, college president and vice chancellor, who stated she had been chosen to be honoured in this way because she exemplifies the values, commitment and leadership represented by graduates of the institution. “She is committed to the history, theology and mission of The Salvation Army,” he said.

Following the conferring of the honorary doctorate by Stephanie Ling, college chancellor, the General addressed those gathered.