International Headquarters bids farewell to General André Cox
By Kevin Sims - A sense of thankfulness and optimism pervaded the International Headquarters (IHQ) farewell meeting to General André Cox and Commissioner Silvia Cox, World President of Women’s Ministries, ahead of their Aug. 3 retirement. After an opening congregational song, Lt.
The Salvation Army begins work in Samoa
Following consultation with the International Management Council, General André Cox approved the official recognition of Salvation Army work in the Independent State of Samoa (formerly known as Western Samoa) as of Aug. 1 with inauguration meetings happening Aug. 3-5. In 1984,
Salvation Army General celebrates Korea’s 110th anniversary of ministry
By Lee Deok-kyun, Major - The 110th anniversary of Salvation Army ministry in Korea was celebrated under the leadership of General André Cox and Commissioner Silvia Cox, World President of Women’s Ministries. As well as spending time in Korea—leading meetings and visiting Salvation
The General announces next Chief of the Staff
Following discussion with General-elect Brian Peddle, General André Cox today announced the appointment of Commissioner Lyndon Buckingham as Chief of the Staff and Commissioner Bronwyn Buckingham as World Secretary for Women’s Ministries, effective Aug. 3. The Chief of the Staff is appointed by
General uses farewell meeting to call Christians to be God’s light
By Kevin Sims - In the Welcome to the High Council and Farewell to General André Cox and Commissioner Silvia Cox (World President of Women's Ministries) May 19, the General's message was clear: every person can change the world if they
Salvation Army work to begin in Gabon
General André Cox approved the official opening of Salvation Army operations in the west African country of Gabon. With the official opening of work July 1, Gabon will become the 129th country in which The Salvation Army has an officially recognized
General visits Salvation Army in France and Belgium
By Cécile Clément - General André Cox and Commissioner Silvia Cox (World President of Women's Ministries) began their recent visit to the France and Belgium Territory in Brussels, Belgium, with a visit to Foyer Selah, a Salvation Army shelter for refugees
Transformed by the cross
The General’s 2018 Easter message By André Cox, General - The message of God’s restorative and redemptive love, as evidenced in the cross and empty tomb, is still as powerful and relevant today as it was 2,000 years ago. The cross is central
Salvation Army celebrates 30-year ministry in Liberia
By David S. Massaquoi - General André Cox and Commissioner Silvia Cox, World President of Women's Ministries, led the celebration of The Salvation Army's 30th anniversary in Liberia with worship, the opening of a new Salvation Army school and by showing
Salvation Army General issues Christmas address
Video message focuses on truth in 2017. In a world grappling with “fake news” and “alternative facts,” truth is the theme of this year’s Christmas message from the international leader of The Salvation Army, General André Cox. In a video address,
The Salvation Army international leader thanks ‘Army of Volunteers’
General André Cox, world leader of The Salvation Army, expressed appreciation to the many thousands of people whose “selfless contributions” enable the movement to “mobilize in the fight against injustice around the world.” His message of thanks coincides with the Dec.
USA Western Territory prepares to host 2017 International Conference of Leaders
All of the 59 Salvation Army territories and commands from around the world will be represented at the International Conference of Leaders (ICL), hosted by the USA Western Territory and taking place from Nov. 4-11, in Pasadena, California. This global