HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Salvation Army will see a change in leadership.

Captains Matt and Marisa McCluer will be moving to the Divisional Headquarters in Minneapolis, Minnesota where they will be the Divisional Youth and Candidates secretaries. Additionally, they will be responsible for youth and young adult ministry programming in the Salvation Army’s Northern Division. Major Paul and Captain DJ James will take the reigns of the Hutchinson post. The James’ are from the Des Plaines, Illinois and will be in Hutchinson Wednesday, June 26.

“Hutchinson has the feel of a small town where your neighbors know you and everyone helps one another out. It made the transition for our family less difficult. I can sit on my porch and watch my three children play with their neighborhood friends, and it feels like home.” Captain Marisa remarks. “Each day is different; each day brings another opportunity to face a different challenge. We have trusted God to guide us through each moment of our time here. He has been so good and so gracious in each step.”

In their time here, the McCluer’s have focused on leadership development within their church, as well as working to serve those who come in the doors.

Captain Marisa has brought the Pathway of Hope Approach that is now a national
program that focuses on long term case management of families to bring them to self-sufficiency. Pathway of Hope has added another level to their current programming and helps to provide more than just basic needs for families. The program encourages collaboration with other agencies and focuses on breaking down barriers that keep families in the cycle of poverty.

“While I am excited about the opportunities ahead, I am sad to be leaving such a wonderful
community, and God’s work here”, stated Captain Matt.

A farewell meeting for the McCluer’s will be held Sunday, June 23 at 11 a.m., with a luncheon to follow.

Members of the community are welcome to attend and wish the McCluer family farewell.