Hodders reflect on time leading Western Territory
After more than three years leading the Western Territory, Commissioners Kenneth G. and Jolene K. Hodder are headed to Alexandria, Virgina, where they will take up appointments from General Brian Peddle as the USA National Commander and National President of
Meet the West’s new Social Services Director
Sabrina Kiser comes to the territory from a public policy role at NHQ. Sabrina Kiser arrived in the USA Western Territory in late 2019 as the new Territorial Social Services Director from her role as The Salvation Army’s Assistant Director of
‘God Gave Us the Bible’ author Q&A
Author Lisa Tawn Bergren has a new children's book, “God Gave Us the Bible,” out for 3–7 year olds. Featuring 45 stories from the Bible, it is a Bible storybook from the creators of “God Gave Us You.” This new addition
Get to know our editor—and our new podcast
What does it mean to do good? Where can we discover joy? What is it really like to be homeless? How can I raise a kind kid? These are the exact questions The Do Gooders Podcast asks. It’s a show
Q&A with Matthew Paul Turner, author of ‘When I Pray for You’
Prior to becoming a parent, best-selling author Matthew Paul Turner, had no idea how often he would pray for his children or how prayer would so profoundly affect him. Now, as the parent of three young children, Turner says, “In many
Salvation Army national leaders share ministry, motivations
We can bridge a need for good across the U.S., Hudsons say. By Christin Thieme - National leaders Commissioners Dave and Sharron Hudson visited the West in mid-April, meeting with territorial leadership and employees alike during a trip home. The pair spent
What experiencing homelessness taught me about having plans
‘God’s plan are always better than our dreams.’ Joey Zumaya had it all—a family, house and career. He and his wife, Jessica, had married young and quickly. But early on in their marriage, Joey found himself lost. “I was going through the
Missing person no more
The Salvation Army helped reunite a sister with the brother she didn’t know existed. After her mother’s death in March 2015, Lisa Bayard, 60, found a single envelope in the bottom drawer of a filing cabinet. Inside was a birth certificate
‘Emotional Agility’
Bestselling author and psychologist Dr. Susan David says caring for our emotions can help us thrive. The way we navigate our inner world—our everyday thoughts, emotions and self-stories—has been proven to be one of the most important determinants of success in
Why one Salvation Army officer is dedicated to refugees and asylum seekers
Is God moving The Salvation Army into a new mission field? That’s the big question Lt. Ben Cotterill often finds himself asking. He and his wife, Rebecka, have been confronted with the challenges—but also the triumphs—that come with serving an ever-evolving
A text for help
Crisis Text Line engages with texters in moments of crisis and compiles data on the anonymous raw language texters use to teach us when crises are likely to happen and help to prepare for them. Founded in 2013 by Nancy Lublin,
Q+A: Ex-Neo-Nazi Christian Picciolini
An ex-neo-Nazi skinhead is on a mission to deradicalize America, and offer a fresh start to ‘haters’ On Aug. 12, 2017, the benchmark for “going viral” gained some elevation. Following a white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, former President Barack Obama