No One Is Shut Out Of God’s Kingdom
During her first visit to Zimbabwe, World President of Women's Ministries, Commissioner Sue Swanson, dynamically shared God’s Word in a holiness meeting held at the Aquatic Complex in Chitungwiza, Harare Eastern Division on 18 March. People travelled from all areas of
New Portrait of General Eva Burrows (Ret.)
A new portrait of General Eva Burrows (Rtd) AC, by renowned artist June Mendoza, was unveiled on 27 March during a ceremony at The Salvation Army’s iconic 69 Bourke Street property in Melbourne, Australia. The retired General said she was honoured
NSSDMC 2012: Final session with Dr. Ron Sider
The final session of the 2012 National Social Services and Disaster Management Conference featured Dr. Ron Sider, professor of theology, holistic ministry and public policy, and director of the Sider Center on Ministry and Public Policy at Palmer Theological Seminary.
Commissioner Sue Swanson Joins African Women Leaders in Prayer and Praise
Forty eight delegates from the 13 territories, three commands and one region of The Salvation Army's Africa Zone gathered with special guest Commissioner Sue Swanson (World President of Women's Ministries) to pray, learn and share fellowship at the fifth All
LifeLines “The King’s Highway”
By Ian Robinson, Major A few days ago we were traveling by bus on the King’s Highway, an ancient spice route that stretches from Egypt to Damascus. The Bible’s first mention of the highway is Numbers 20:17, when Moses sends a message to
From the DeskOf…So what?
So that whosoever will may be saved. By Diane O’Brien, Lt. Colonel Do you have a favorite doctrine? I don't suppose many of you have been asked that before but it's a fair question. In case you are wondering, the doctrines are our formal
TradeWest set to launch
New territorial department will provide mission-critical resources to the field After eight years of partnering with the Central Territory for the provision of Salvation Army supplies, the Western Territory will again have its own “Trade” department—“TradeWest.” Initially, it will be an entirely
Japan—one year later
The Salvation Army makes progress in helping Japan rebuild and recover. One year ago, March 11, 2011, a record-breaking earthquake and tsunami struck the coast of Japan, devastating the nation. The Salvation Army immediately mobilized its forces to help individuals and
GeneralsEaster “Were you there?”
The General’s Easter Message 2012 By Linda Bond, General It was my first Sunday at my new corps appointment. When the meeting came to an end, I was told that one family in attendance was facing the impending death of its 14-year-old daughter.
Human trafficking cases and services up in 2011
The issue continues gaining notoriety and response. In 2011, the U.S. Justice Department initiated a record 120 cases against human traffickers and The Salvation Army’s anti-trafficking programs served 325 victims of human trafficking nationwide. Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. told The
PrayerPower ‘It’s empty!’
By Mervyn Morelock, Lt. Colonel Some years ago, an officer friend related the after-church conversation he and his wife had with their daughters. Like many families, they talked with their children about that day’s Sunday school lesson. Christie, 4, was first. Try as
National Publications Commission established
Recent Commissioners’ Conference approved group to discuss publishing. Some years ago, an officer friend related the after-church conversation he and his wife had with their daughters. Like many families, they talked with their children about that day’s Sunday school lesson. Christie, 4,