Salvation Army publicly announces effort to double impact on homelessness
By Christin Thieme - The Salvation Army hosted city officials, local business leaders, the media and guests in a special event at the Bell Shelter in Bell, California, including a forum and press conference announcing the Army’s intention to double its
Racial unity: the ‘third option’
“On earth, as it is in heaven”—a vision for a unified Salvation Army By Karen Gleason - “You are a God who loves the whole world,” Western Territorial Secretary for Program Lt. Colonel Lisa Smith prayed at the beginning of the Racial
More than a team
By Kenneth G. Hodder, Commissioner - It is commonplace for corporations to refer to their employees as “the team.” Whether it’s because we want to create a sense that everyone has an important part to play, or we believe that using
Recap: 2019 Retired Officers Retreat
‘Encounter’ retreat focuses on worship, Bible study and fellowship. The Salvation Army West-Retired Officers Association (SAWROA), held its 2019 Western Territorial Retired Officers retreat themed “Encounter” May 2–5 at Mt. Crags Camp in Calabasas, California. Seventy retired officers from all of the
A message to Salvationists – The Way Out
By Commissioner Kenneth G. Hodder - Dear Fellow Salvationists: Our mission as an Army is based upon the ministry of Jesus. When he saw a physical need, he provided for it, and in so doing showed the love of God. When he
Why we must do more to end homelessness
Friends, we must do more. On any given night in America, 553,000 people are homeless. They are men, women and children. They are single and married. They are from every ethnic group, they come from a wide variety of economic and
The Western Territory ministry vision: Christ and Him Crucified
The strength of this Army does not lie in education, skills or abilities. Our power is not found in financial resources, good public relations or beautiful facilities. It’s not even the consequence of relevant social programs. The power of our Army
‘The Way Out’
By Kenneth G. Hodder, Commissioner - Friends, we must do more. On any given night in America, 553,000 people are homeless. They are men, women and children. They are single and married. They are from every ethnic group, they come from a
To the glory of God alone
A review of “The History of The Salvation Army Volume Nine,” covering 1995–2015. By Kenneth G. Hodder, Commissioner - In their 11-volume series published over a period of more than 40 years, The Story of Civilization, Will and Ariel Durant wrote that
Territorial Executive Council meets for training, visioning
By Janene Zielinski, Major - Thirty-six members of the Western Territory’s Territorial Executive Council—comprised of cabinet and command leaders—met together in early September for training, inspiration and visioning in their leadership. “It has been exciting to see the spirit of God
Hodder visits the Southwest
Lightning visit takes Territorial Commander to Divisional Headquarters and the Prescott Corps. By Scott Johnson - Territorial Commander Commissioner Kenneth G. Hodder spent a day at Southwest Divisional Headquarters in Phoenix in mid-September. Hodder began his visit at the Phoenix Family
THQ Communications Summit pinpoints challenges, opportunities ahead
By Jared McKiernan - The Salvation Army USA Western Territory hosted its inaugural Communications Summit in Long Beach, California, Aug. 27-28. With leaders from the territory and representatives from various disciplines in attendance—including Multimedia, Public Affairs, Advertising, Program Services, SA Justice, Youth,