International Women’s Ministries launch ‘On the Way to Heaven’ Bible studies
Heaven is the theme of a new 12-part series of Bible studies from The Salvation Army International Headquarters Women’s Ministries team. The study, “On the Way to Heaven,” is inspired by the text of Philippians 3:20 (our citizenship is in
Salvation Army’s 2019 Year Book released
The newly published Salvation Army Year Book 2019 provides a complete overview of Salvation Army ministry around the world. First published in 1906, the annual publication incorporates details of the organization’s work and ministry in 131 countries, with facts and
Salvation Army leader issues New Year message
Mission must be the priority “however and wherever we connect with The Salvation Army,” said General Brian Peddle in his 2019 New Year message. “I believe we need to be ready for what God wants to do with us and
The Salvation Army continues assistance in Indonesia
Army provides broad-scale response following Sulawesi earthquake and tsunami. Twelve weeks after the devastating earthquake and tsunami that struck the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, The Salvation Army is still present, serving the communities and families affected. The buildings damaged in the
The General leads commissioning celebrations in South Africa
Peddles preside at commissioning of the Messengers of the Gospel Session of cadets. General Brian Peddle and Commissioner Rosalie Peddle, World President of Women's Ministries, traveled to the Southern Africa Territory to lead commissioning activities. The Peddles experienced the culture of
President of Estonia and First Lady of Poland witness The Salvation Army at work
Estonia’s President Kersti Kaljulaid made an informal visit to The Salvation Army Narva Corps as part of a program in which she met with several active community groups in the northeastern city. At the time, the corps was hosting its
The Salvation Army in Strasbourg, France, offers comfort after fatal shooting
Thousands of visitors to the traditional Christmas market in Strasbourg, France, were caught up in a shooting incident on the evening of Dec. 11. Two people were killed in the attack, with 14 injured, several critically. The Salvation Army’s Strasbourg
The General launches Australia Territory
General Brian Peddle launched The Salvation Army Australia Territory as a single united entity Nov. 30 during the week-long “Still Others” event in Melbourne. The launch concluded a 10-day visit for the General and Commissioner Rosalie Peddle (World President of
The future of human rights as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights turns 70
By Lt. Colonel Dean Pallant - This month marks the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), signed on Dec. 10, 1948, in Paris. This year, around the world, events have been held to mark the anniversary. A few
A world-changing relationship
By Brian Peddle, General - It’s a privilege to greet you this Christmas, my first as the General of The Salvation Army. Throughout 131 countries around the world, The Salvation Army is bringing a message of hope as we seek to
Salvation Army international leaders celebrate with Salvationists in Tanzania
By Lt. Daniel Sinana, Major Hosea Kindi and Lt. Colonel Rumbidzai Mambo - General Brian Peddle and Commissioner Rosalie Peddle, World President of Women’s Ministries, witnessed the passion and exuberance of The Salvation Army in Tanzania when they led a territorial
Salvation Army anti-human trafficking response shared with UN Special Rapporteur
By Catherine Millan and Stephanie Marinelli - The Salvation Army’s International Social Justice Commission (ISJC) welcomed the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Trafficking in Persons, Maria Grazia Giammarinaro, to the ISJC building in New York City for a meeting attended by