The Salvation Army returns to Angoon
Angoon Corps reopens after being closed since 2004. More than an eighth of the population of Angoon, Alaska, joined in the July 14 reopening of the Angoon Corps. Corps Officers Majors John and Cathy Quinn, Divisional leaders Majors George and Jeanne Baker,
front lines_News briefs of the West
Karen Gleason, Editor Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path (Ps. 119:105). HOBBS, N.M.—Captains Les and Susan Spousta partnered with Isaiah’s Kitchen to hold vacation Bible school (VBS) at the site of the homeless feeding kitchen. Nine
FBI trains campers
Bureau gives at-risk youth a lesson in lawfulness. By Jared McKiernan Children living at The Salvation Army’s Westwood Transitional Village in Los Angeles got a changeup from the quintessential summer camp experience this year––complete with SWAT Team training and bomb-sniffing dogs. For the
Jeffrey named U.S.A. National Commander
Following recent changes in international leadership, Commissioners David and Barbara Jeffrey were appointed USA national leaders and Commissioners Donald and Debora Bell as territorial leaders in the South, effective Nov. 1. The Jeffreys currently serve as territorial leaders in the South
Roberts named Chief of the Staff
USA National Commander Commissioner William Roberts will be The Salvation Army’s Chief of the Staff effective Oct. 1. Commissioner Nancy Roberts is appointed as World Secretary for Women’s Ministries. General André Cox made the announcement Aug. 9, six days following his
André Cox Named General_High Council elects 20th General
By Christin Davis and Robert Docter The vision is clear: André Cox stood at the entrance of a James Bond film and saw himself in uniform, preaching the gospel in Africa. It was an image that would become reality, and the first
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Aquaponics in Anaheim
Descending a flight of stairs in The Anaheim (Calif.,) Praiseworks Corps Community Center, we approach a locked door. Envoy Michael Freeman draws the basement key from his pocket like an Old West gunslinger; he knows the place like the back
Meet the General: André Cox
By Christin Davis and Bob Docter The vision is clear: André Cox stood at the entrance of a James Bond film and saw himself in uniform, preaching the gospel in Africa. It was an image that would become reality, and the first
General Cox speaks to New Frontier Publications
Just nine days following his election as the 20th international leader of The Salvation Army, General André Cox sat down for a telephone interview today with New Frontier Publications. He discussed everything from his own background, to current issues for
Worshipping, Connecting, Unicycling and Zip Lining Feature in Ignite 2013 – The Salvation Army’s World Scouting Jamboree
On day five of the Salvation Army World Centenary Jamboree, a contingent of representatives from International Headquarters (IHQ) visited the 520 scouts, guides and leaders staying at Gilwell Park to see first hand their Centenary programme entitled Ignite 2013 and
International Headquarters welcomes the General and Commissioner Silvia Cox
It was the dawning of a new era for The Salvation Army as officers and employees of International Headquarters welcomed General André Cox and World President of Women’s Ministries (WPWM) Commissioner Silvia Cox during family prayers on Thursday 8 August