Cadet Groenleer speaks for session
The Proclaimers of the Resurrection have been at this training college for 22 months and, as of today, a total of 667 days. We spent approximately 2,382 hours of class instruction time, and did approximately 1,429 hours of homework—some obviously
Proclaimers of the Resurrection receive degrees
By Robert Docter The 58 members of the Proclaimers of the Resurrection Session of cadets marched through the Crestmont College for Officer Training (CFOT) Rose Garden on June 14, ready to end 20 months of education and training for Salvation Army
“Proclaimers of the Resurrection” Session Appointments
On behalf of the Territorial Commander, we are very pleased to announce the following appointments effective July 03, 2013 unless otherwise stated. “Proclaimers of the Resurrection” Session Appointments ADULT REHABILITATION CENTERS COMMAND Lieutenants Troy & Felicia Cook Trainees - Portland ARC Lieutenants Victor & Regina
The Salvation Army aids in Colorado fire relief efforts
The Salvation Army provided 4,000 meals and 13,000 additional food and hydration items June 12 in response to requests for relief aid in multiple fires across Colorado. Two hundred Salvation Army volunteer hours were logged across wildfires. Volunteer teams and Salvation
General Linda Bond announces her retirement.
The Chief of the Staff, Commissioner André Cox, writes: 'FOLLOWING a period of personal reflection and prayer, General Linda Bond has decided that she should relinquish the Office of the General with effect from 13 June 2013. The General’s decision to
Hungarian Government Asks Salvation Army for Assistance as River Danube Reaches Record Levels
After severe flooding in Austria, Germany and the Czech Republic, the swollen River Danube is now threatening the Hungarian capital Budapest. Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has declared an emergency and his government has asked The Salvation Army to provide essential
Chief of the Staff and Commissioner Silvia Cox Lead Historic Commissioning Weekend in Italy
The Chief of the Staff (Commissioner André Cox) played a leading role in an historic day for The Salvation Army in Italy when he commissioned and ordained four Salvation Army officers. Lieutenants Luigi and Valentina Capuano, and Luca and Francesca
Off the Crestmont campus and into the community
Cadets engage the community through acts of service and conversation. First-year cadets from the College for Officer Training at Crestmont went into the community—in groups of 15-20—to “bloom where they are planted” by volunteering in various activities and projects. One group volunteered
Salvation Army in Germany Supports Flood Response
As floodwaters rise in eastern Germany, The Salvation Army is actively assisting victims and volunteer workers. Around 30 volunteers – equipped with four vehicles – are providing help across the region. This area was also heavily damaged by extensive flooding
24-7 Focus Week Seeks to Unite Salvationists in Prayer
'And will not God bring about justice for his chosen ones, who cry out to him day and night?' Luke 18:7 We don’t often go to sleep at night thinking that someone, somewhere in the world is praying and will continue
Salvation Army Provides Shelter as Floods Hit Czech Republic
The Salvation Army in the Czech Republic is playing an important role in helping people affected by rising floodwaters. Flood barriers have been raised on the River Vltava, which flows through the capital, Prague, but parts of the city are
The danger of charity
“That is so good of you” or “How wonderful that you spend your time with those people.” Such comments reveal an underlying sentiment about investing in the poor, disadvantaged, or otherwise marginalized: Only the really devout or extraordinary person does