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Charlotte Area Command

4015 Stuart Andrew Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28217

Majors Jason & Bethany Burns

Majors Jason and Bethany Burns have been appointed as the Area Commanders for The Salvation Army of Greater Charlotte, effective June 18, 2023. The role includes overseeing all programs, services and operations for the organization: homelessness
services and housing programs (Center of Hope, Booth Commons and SHIP); Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Charlotte; Christmas assistance; emergency disaster response; and more.

Majors Jason and Bethany Burns are in their 15th year of service with The Salvation Army and were commissioned in 2008. Most recently, Majors Burns served as Area Commanders in Richmond, Va. Prior, they served as Corps Officers in Charleston, S.C.;
Regional Officers in Lisbon, Portugal; Corps Officers in Danville, Ky.; and Corps Officers and Kroc Administrators in Memphis, Tenn. 

In addition to The Salvation Army School for Officers Training, Major Bethany Burns holds a Bachelor of Physical Education from The University of Mobile. Major Jason Burns holds a Bachelor of Arts in Leisure Management from Oklahoma Baptist University and a Master of Religion from Trevecca Nazarene University.

The Burns have three children who have grown up in The Salvation Army and experienced first-hand the power of serving the community. Conner works for CW Wright and is enrolled in the Journeyman program. Abigail attends Liberty University, studying Music and Worship and Youth Ministry. Their youngest, Bailey, is in high school.

“We understand that the life of a Salvation Army Officer is both rewarding and challenging. We are humbled God has chosen us for the adventures we have experienced and have yet to experience in The Salvation Army.”

The Leadership Team

Majors Jason & Bethany Burns
Area Commanders
704-334-4731

Mike Tanner
Executive Director
The Salvation Army Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Charlotte
704-714-4738

Major Chris & Capt. Elisa Lyles
Belmont Avenue Corps and Community Center
704-295-1605
chris.lyles@uss.salvationarmy.org
elisa.lyles@uss.salvationarmy.org

Captains Mike & Rebecca McGee
Charlotte Temple Corps and Community Center
704-523-0394
michael.mcgee@uss.salvationarmy.org
rebecca.mcgee@uss.salvationarmy.org

 

Media Inquiries

Brent Rinehart
Director of Community Relations & Development
704-714-4727
brent.rinehart@uss.salvationarmy.org

Volunteers

Sarah Gamble
Director of Community Engagement & Volunteer Services
704-714-4736
sarah.gamble@uss.salvationarmy.org

Donations

Tanya Sastoque
Director of Major Gifts & Donor Services
704-714-4724
tanya.sastoque@uss.salvationarmy.org

Lisa Huffman
Planned Giving Coordinator
800-254-0229
lisa.huffman@uss.salvationarmy.org

Mailing Address

The Salvation Army
P.O. Box 31128
Charlotte, NC 28231

Office

4015 Stuart Andrew Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28217
O: 704-716-2769 
F: 704-295-4922
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