Accountability Movement: A ‘Journey of Renewal’
How is the worldwide initiative to deliver a Salvation Army ‘fit for purpose’ doing? By Peter McGuigan, Major - “Where are you going?” This is a key question facing all organizations in today’s climate of rapid technological and social change. It is
The Word for today
By Kenneth G. Hodder, Commissioner - Devout Catholic that he was, Johannes Gutenberg could never have imagined that the printing process he perfected around 1450 would play a part in changing the nature of the Church itself. Yet movable type provided
Lessons for lay leaders of a corps
By Mike McVicker - It’s simple really: at all times, in all things, attempt, as much as is possible, to reflect Christ’s love in all you do. Yet, we’re humans, so it’s really not that simple. After years serving as
Loving yourself again after pregnancy
Having a baby is a life-changing and rewarding experience, but it does come with its challenges. One thing many women struggle with after pregnancy is loving themselves again, especially when it comes to self-image—myself included. When my daughter was born, the
Dust to dust: A vignette of addiction in New Mexico
Smoking weed at age 7. A father by age 15. A cocaine addiction that quickly escalated to methamphetamine. And a body scarred by an accidental electrocution that nearly killed him. “I was this horrible person that the drugs made me be.”
‘The Way Back: How Christians Blew Their Credibility and How We Get It Back’
By Christopher Doughty - “The Way Back” is a collaboration between Christian media and marketing professionals Phil Cooke, PhD and Jonathan Bock. Mixing humor and censure, ancient and modern, doctrine and action, the book’s core question is this: “How can
Oklahoma wildfires wreak havoc; Salvation Army continues response
Wildfires have burned roughly 350,000 acres in Dewey and Woodward counties in western Oklahoma over the past month. The string of blazes has destroyed nearly 100 homes, hundreds of miles of fencing, an estimated 30,000 head of cattle, hundreds of
Grant for ‘smart beds’ to help dementia patients in Toronto
The beds will communicate changes in patient's skin condition to caregivers and staff. The Salvation Army Toronto Grace Health Centre (TGHC) has been awarded $1 million from The Centre for Aging and Brain Health Innovation's (CABHI) Industry Innovation Partnership Program to
‘Christ and Him Crucified’
A territorial vision for covenant, engagement and stewardship Our territorial vision—Christ and Him Crucified—is based upon what the Apostle Paul wrote in 1 Corinthians 2:2: For I resolved to know nothing while I was with you except Jesus Christ and him
Crescendo—growing stronger
Music school also introduces community to ministry of The Salvation Army. “My teacher is good fun!” So said Addyson, age 10, about her cornet teacher at Crescendo Music and Dance Academy in Torrance, California, which has steadily gained a following since
African immigrant outreach a critical touchpoint in Phoenix
Meeting the needs of a population in constant flux, a unique Salvation Army ministry is a welcome fixture in the Phoenix community. By Hillary Jackson - Making a home in a new place isn't easy. And when that new place is a
Helena’s Fire keeps kids on the court
The Salvation Army fills a need for youth sports in this Montana community. By Eric Dietrich - High school sports are a big deal in the 31,000-person town of Helena, Montana. For many area teens, the practice schedules, competition and overnight tournament