Israel Gaither Featured in Ebony Magazine
Gaither, a devout Christian and a 42-year veteran of the Salvation Army, says that while he is proud to be the first African-American to lead the predominantly White, evangelical group, his mission is not about color. “I’m not here because of my color,’’ Gaither says of his recent appointment as national commander. “But I’m here, and I’m Black. Those are both gifts, and I will use them to further the kingdom of God through this mission.’’