Larger than life
by Terry Camsey, Major - I read recently that Charlie Chaplin once entered a Charlie Chaplin Look-Alike Contest in Monte Carlo and was awarded third place by the judges! It’s hard to believe but, I guess, few—including the judges—at that event had
Evangelism is our top priority
by Philip Swyers, Commissioner - It is a joy to greet the readers of New Frontier with appreciation from both my wife and myself for the warm welcome we have received from the soldiers and officers of this great territory. We
On the Corner
The tsunami metaphor by Robert Docter - I’ve been thinking about this tsunami—that day when the ocean disappeared and then returned with a vengeance—crashing through hundreds of miles of coastline—piling full-size, sea-going fishing boats like unkempt toys in a disorderly playroom—adding almost
Frontlines – News Briefs of the West
by Sue Schumann Warner - Therefore, gird your minds for action, keep sober in spirit, fix your hope completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. (I Peter 1:13) Shelter in the storm The Western Territory’s
A spiritual formation program that works
In Process by Glen Doss, Major - Why do Christian leaders, including Salvation Army officers (some of them friends of mine), sometimes seem to lose the sense of closeness to God which was once theirs and find themselves thinking and doing the
Letters to the Editor
Letters to the Editor Corps Standard Re: “Balanced corps ministry,” by Lt. Col. Ray Moulton, New Frontier, Nov. 9, 2004. What happy news to read that the Army is returning to the corps standard! Recently my wife and I were at the Turk
Promoted to Glory
Promoted to Glory Ralph Powell was promoted to Glory December 23 from his home near Solvang, California. Ralph was born in Ogden, Utah on December 3, 1912 and came to the Lord at age 40 through the ministry of the Los Angeles
Ministry in Mexico opens eyes, hearts to God
by Chris Toy - THE TEAM FROM the San Francisco Asian American Yerba Buena Corps poses for a picture with children from an outpost in Puerto Vallarta, Mex. This summer, Major Ronald Toy led my small group of six young men
Sheila Pitts: a positive role model
SHEILA PITTS Meet Sheila Pitts, 14, a junior soldier of the Juneau, Alaska corps. Here is what she has to say about the Lord and her involvement in The Salvation Army: “I’m happy I learned about Jesus very young. I
What is the Youth Ambassadors’ Initiatve?
The Youth Ambassadors’ Initiative is an exchange program originating in Africa that enables young people to address similar issues in different contexts. Three young people from various regions are brought together to be immersed in local communities in a different
“Africa revolutionized my life”
by Sue Schumann Warner - MEMBERS OF THE Malala Corps in Zambia The latest “reality” shows have nothing on Salinas, Calif., soldier Brent Church, 21, who recently spent three months in Africa as part of the Youth Ambassadors Initiative (YAI). Just two
Literary Conference
Delegate greets West (Note: The Western Territory is sponsoring Capt. Mafuta at the International Literary & Publications Conference in Washington D.C., April 22-29, 2005.) My name is Denis Mafuta. My wife Modestine and I have five children. An only child myself, I