On the corner “Legalism”
Robert Docter, Editor-In-Chief I make no pretenses relative to being a theologian. I have examined God’s word as an amateur. I have sought meaning from a number of different references and consulted various commentaries. I have strong commitments to Christ and
lifelines “The new church of America—Part 1”
By Ian Robinson, Major Feb. 28, 2012, marks the 30th anniversary of our arrival in the U.S. from the U.K. It has never been declared a national holiday and no one has composed a poem or symphony to commemorate this auspicious
from the desk of…”Heart”
Sharron Hudson, Colonel One of our favorite things to do as a family is to attend live stage musicals, and we have had the opportunity to attend some great ones. For those that I haven’t seen, I like to listen to
sharper focus “Like kings and queens”
Linda Manhardt, Major They came in vanloads and waited patiently in our cramped dining room for the others to arrive. On the first Monday in January, the Training College hosted its first ever Golden Agers Christmas Party. These senior citizens were survivors.
a view from the Board Side ” Estates and bequests”
By Dick Hagerty, Advisory board Member Our Salvation Army is uniquely blessed by the frequent bequests that come to us from wills and estates. Some of these are planned and expected, but many come as a complete surprise when announced. Often
General Linda Bond visits India
International leader welcomed by thousands of Salvationists and friends. General Linda Bond visited The Salvation Army’s India South Eastern and India South Western territories in February. In each territory, thousands of people welcomed her. Captain Elizabeth Nelson from International Headquarters accompanied
Reclaimed for the kingdom
Kodiak Corps takes a look back in time. Snatched from the grip of the devil—such is the history of the property that now houses the Kodiak Corps, which celebrated its 20th anniversary in November 2011. In 1976, Major Arthur Smith, then Alaska’s
Promoted to glory
Major Lola L. Bacon was promoted to Glory Jan. 20 from Albany, Ore. Lola Hoffman was born in Lovelle, Wyo., May 9, 1937, to William and Gladys Hoffman. She served in the U.S. Navy and married Floyd C. Bacon in 1957. In
Elsewhere in the world
ZAMBIA—U.S. Western Territory officer Major Beryl Pierce recently departed The Salvation Army’s Chikankata mission in the southern province of Zambia for a new assignment. On March 1 she will assume her new appointment as administrator of Matanda Home for the
Blast from the past “National Commander on ‘60 Minutes’”
In 1983, Commissioner John Needham appeared on the long-running news program, currently in its 44th season. Throughout its 30th year, New Frontier will reprint articles from 1983, its first year of publication. The following piece appeared in New Frontier, vol. 1,
Perkins School of Theology honors Salvation Army officers
By Patrick Patey The 2012 Personal Life/Public Faith lecture, hosted by Southern Methodist University’s Perkins School of Theology on Feb. 10, honored The Salvation Army’s Major Ward and Captain Michele Matthews, Dallas Ft. Worth Metroplex commanders in Texas. Overseeing The Salvation Army
‘Kettles on Parade’
To celebrate its 125th anniversary, The Salvation Army of Wake County in Raleigh, N.C., launched Kettles on Parade, a community art project and contest. Starting March 30, groups, families or individuals can adopt and decorate a kettle, and enter it