A rusty tool?
I have been persuaded by the editor to write a few columns illustrating how William Booth himself demonstrated the value of Church Growth principles, many years before these were articulated as such and set on paper. The man was a
Zenda Haney: I was so tired of being sad
IN PROCESS by Glen Doss, Major - Zenda Haney “I had never seen so many genuinely happy people. My whole life had been pain; I deeply wanted the peace they had,” recalls Zenda Haney, 48, of her first impressions of the Los
FOCUS – Culturally relevant but not conformed
I have frequently commented about the profound impact that a unique group of elders in Africa had on my life. Members of this group are called “traditional initiators.” They are tasked with passing down the cultural values and worldviews of
On the Corner
Soaring hope by Robert Doctor - Hope takes place in the present but addresses the future. It suggests that I’ve got what it takes to surmount my difficulties. It says: “I believe my current strength is sufficient to carry me through.” It’s
A Home League secretary of noble character
I was privileged to participate in the retirement celebration for Home League secretary, Thelma Thornquist. Thelma decided to retire after serving for 28 years as the Home League secretary for Seattle Temple. She has served in The Salvation Army in
Recovery breakfast celebrates sobriety
An opportunity to break bread with the General! Several hundred people in recovery will be doing just that on Saturday, June 19 at the First Church of the Nazarene in Pasadena, California. This event will begin what is forecast to
Commissioning childcare
Don’t forget the deadline is June 1st! That is the last day to register your kids for childcare. Forms are available in English and Spanish and can be obtained through your corps officer. Childcare this year will only be available
Infosource donates training software
Through the generosity of computer training and testing software developer Infosource, Inc., The Salvation Army’s eQuip for Success computer labs, which help to provide computer training to individuals who normally would not have access to this technology, will be even
Cadets bring fresh ministry to spring campaigns
by Donna Jackson, MAJOR - Armed with mission names and evangelistic fervor, six brigades of Crestmont College cadets “stormed the forts of darkness” in the Western Territory from March 15-21, as part of the college’s practicum “hands-on” ministry training. The cadets
TERRITORIAL MOVES ANNOUNCED
TERRITORIAL HEADQUARTERS – BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION SERVICES Major Victor A. Leslie Territorial Finance Secretary Major Glen Madsen Community Relations and Development Secretary TERRITORIAL HEADQUARTERS – PROGRAM SERVICES Major Linda Madsen Corps Growth/Stewardship Secretary TERRITORIAL HEADQUARTERS – WOMEN’S ORGANIZATIONS Major Rose-Marie Leslie Assistant Women’s Ministries Secretary ADULT REHABILITATION CENTERS COMMAND Lt. Colonel Charles Strickland Administrator Phoenix ARC Lt.
Personal reflections on the International Conference of Leaders
“See I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?” (Isaiah 43:18) by LINDA BOND, COMMISSIONER - The paradox exists that in a day of globalization, there is an increasing drive to build walls. Perhaps in