Eric Bond, a fourth generation Salvationist, was born in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, where he spent the first fourteen years of his life before moving to Winnipeg, Manitoba.
He graduated with a BA from the University of Winnipeg, as well as securing a Specialist certificate in Special Education and taught school for 18 years prior to entering the College for Officer Training. He also has an Executive Management Certificate from Simon Fraser University, as well as training in Strategic Planning and Relational Leadership. Presently he is working on completing his Masters of Theological Studies.
On October 12, 1968, Donna and Eric were married in Winnipeg. They later entered the Toronto College for Officer Training in the “Messengers of Peace Session” 1985-1987. The Bonds were first appointed to Port Alberni, BC, followed by corps appointments in North Vancouver, Halifax Citadel, NS, and Agincourt Temple in Toronto. They were then appointed to Divisional Headquarters in Ontario East, with Eric as Divisional Secretary for Program and Donna as Divisional Community Care Ministries Secretary and Divisional Retired Officers Secretary. They have been Divisional Leaders in the Ontario North Division as well Divisional Leaders in the pilot project for the Prairie and Northern Territories Division.
In his work within The Salvation Army, Eric has specialized in Leadership Training and Strategic Planning and has a particular preference for preaching and teaching. He envisions the Army growing in spiritual renewal, and reaching out to connect and bring healing to communities.
They have three grown sons, David, Tim and Mark. David and his wife Nyree, begin their second year at CFOT, they have three sons, Nathan, Brandon and Dawson. Tim and his wife Leanne have two children, Joshua and Rachel and live in Markham ON. Mark and his daughter, Rebecca, also live in Markham. They are all committed Christians who live out their faith in their work place and community.
