Russell on my mind
BODY BUILDER by Terry Camsey, Major - I have had Russell on my mind a great deal lately. Russell was (as we used to say) an incredible “trophy of grace.” To see evidence of the miracle of his conversion and relief from
FOCUS – Leadership: Jesus, the ultimate leader
by Bob Gregg - Effectiveness over time is all about ‘how’ the decisions are made and implemented. The Rost definition demonstrates that leadership is a relationship between leaders and followers, and that both have a critical role to play in making an
On the Corner
A passion for social justice by Robert Docter - In his hometown, the small and ancient Galilean village of Nazareth, ridiculed by many, defended only by cliffs and steep slopes, Jesus began his earthly ministry. It came after a period of significant
Got paradox?
by Debora Bell, Lt. Colonel - I’ve been thinking about paradoxes lately. Webster defines a paradox as “a statement that seems absurd or contradictory but is true.” I’ve found the Bible is full of paradoxes. For instance, when Jesus said we must lose
Frontlines – News briefs of the West
He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” Psalm 91:1-2 What a
Promoted to Glory
Promoted to Glory Mrs. Brigadier Edwina Kendoll was promoted to Glory on March 12, 2003 from the Garden of Friends Christian Adult Care Home in Vancouver, Wash. Born in Bisbee, Ariz. on December 28, 1924 to officer parents Cleve and Bessie
Ft. Collins acts on strategic priorities
by Captain Martha Sheppard - Ed. Note: Ft. Collins, Colo., corps officer Captain Martha Sheppard reports on the corps’ progress in integrating the West’s Six Strategic priorities into its ministry. She serves with her husband, Captain Don Sheppard. I thought it might
First-time disaster track takes off at conference
History was made at the 2003 National Social Service Conference when social services and disasters services met in concurrent sessions. This year’s National Social Service Conference provided a venue for the piloting of the Army’s national disaster services training program. The
Conrad Watson receives award
Conrad Watson, Executive Director of the Los Angeles Harbor Light Center, is the recipient of the Western Territory’s 2003 Award for Excellence in Social Service. Watson, a successful Harbor Light graduate and member of its “Miracle Club” is responsible for a
Bread for My Neighbor theme stimulates active discussion as 700 convene for NSSC
by by Robert Docter - With an Orlando, Florida “Magic Kingdom” backdrop approximately 700 delegates from across this nation and Canada examined multiple dimensions of the contemporary Salvation Army’s commitment to Booth’s theology of social redemption. Echoing the title of General Frederick
Oakland ARC wins national award
The Western Territory made history in Orlando when, for the second year in a row, a Western program was honored for its excellence. This year, the recipient of the 2003 National Social Services Award for Program Excellence and Achievement is the
Joan Kroc Theatre for the Performing Arts opens
by Kathy Rei - With The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center now complete, and the Performing Arts Center officially open, San Diegans had a reason to celebrate. The recent Festival of the Arts weekend brought hundreds to the