Understanding holiness: Q&A with National Holiness Ambassadors
Q&A with National Holiness Ambassadors Bill and Diane Ury The Salvation Army is a holiness movement, but what does that mean? The concept of holiness can feel abstract, but Salvationists are called to holy living. At the Brengle West: Transformed Conference,
A beautiful world
By Kenneth G. Hodder, Commissioner – Since 1975, Crestmont has served as the administrative and educational center for the USA Western Territory. Our campus sits high on a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean, and it is beautiful. On a clear day,
Reflection: Brengle West
Western Territory holds ‘Transformed’ holiness retreat at Camp Del Oro. By Kari Brodin – My cell phone buzzed and I saw my sister Lisa’s name displayed. When I answered, she asked, “Hey, are you busy February 6-9? Do you want to come
The six key pillars of Salvation Army service
If there’s one thing we hear time and time again, it’s this: “I thought The Salvation Army was just kettles and thrift stores!”…Which is generally followed by: “I wish more people knew about all The Salvation Army does.” So, allow us
Sierra Vista Corps offers free culinary class for kids
Sierra Vista Corps offers free culinary class for kids By Lanny A. Kope, Advisory Board Member – As a military family in their 5th Duty Station, the Himes family had moved frequently. But unlike anywhere else they’d lived, there weren’t a lot
Salvation Army doubles capacity at LGBTQ safety dorm
As homelessness continues to rise in Las Vegas, The Salvation Army is doubling its efforts to give people a safe place to sleep at night—especially members of the LGBTQ community. The Las Vegas Safety Dorm celebrated a grand reopening this month,
Salvation Army Sacramento culinary, construction programs graduate 21
Twenty-one Salvation Army Culinary Arts and Construction Training program students in Sacramento will earn their diplomas in the first-ever joint graduation ceremony, held Feb. 27. Many of the students have already gone through Salvation Army programs to overcome addiction and
Major Preston Rider
Sept. 5, 1955–Dec. 18, 2019 Major Preston Rider was promoted to Glory Dec. 18, 2019, from Nampa, Idaho. Preston Lee Rider was born Sept. 5, 1955, to Lonzo and Priscella Rider in Nampa, where he grew up as the seventh of
Chief of the Staff, Commissioner Bronwyn Buckingham witness growth, renewal in Brazil
The Salvation Army Chief of the Staff, Commissioner Lyndon Buckingham, and World Secretary for Women’s Ministries, Commissioner Bronwyn Buckingham, witnessed and participated in a variety of activities during a recent visit to Brazil. The Brazil Territory is led by Colonels
How much do you know about holiness?
Samuel Logan Brengle served for 30 years and was known as a minister to The Salvation Army's officers and soldiers in the United States. Brengle is widely considered to be the premier theologian of holiness in The Salvation Army. He believed
Loveland Service Extension Center helps homeless with medical needs
Respite program helps people receive important medical care—and recover from it. By Vivian Lopez - The Salvation Army Service Extension Center in Loveland, Colorado, recently instituted a respite care program specifically to help city residents experiencing both homelessness and medical needs. With no
Echelon eyes NAOC 2020: Better Together
Chapters of young professionals group grow By Jared McKiernan - At The Salvation Army’s National Advisory Organizations Conference (NAOC) in 2016, Echelon was gaining traction. With NAOC 2020 approaching in April, Echelon chapters across the country will get to show just how