1. John Gowans was a Scottish clergyman, who was the 16th General of The Salvation Army from 1999 to 2002, succeeding General Paul Rader.
10 Facts About John Gowans
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John Gowans is notable for pairing with General John Larsson in the composition of many songs and musicals.
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John Gowans eventually decided to join the British Army, where his first choice was the Army Catering Corps.
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John Gowans then spent his two years of national service in Germany.
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In 1954, John Gowans entered the Salvation Army International Training College.
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John Gowans was then appointed national stewardship secretary, while his wife combined her role as organiser of the International Youth Fellowship with work in one of the Army's maternity homes in London.
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John Gowans was then appointed to Los Angeles in the USA Western Territory where he served as Secretary for Programme.
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In 1997, John Gowans was promoted to commissioner and took command of the United Kingdom Territory with the Republic of Ireland.
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On 15 May 1999, John Gowans was elected the 16th General of The Salvation Army and took office on 23 July 1999, with Commissioner Gisele John Gowans as World President of Women's Organisations.
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When Gowans retired in 2002, his earlier musical partner John Larsson succeeded him as the next international leader of The Salvation Army.