Salvation Army officers in training take their lessons into the world
Spring Campaigns take cadets to Alaska, Denver and Kenya. During their time in training—in fall, spring and summer— Salvation Army officers-in-training (cadets) at the College for Officer Training (CFOT) at Crestmont receive field assignments to Salvation Army units, bringing what they
Linking social services and corps ministry in Orange County
Anaheim Emergency Shelter and Tustin Ranch Corps work together to change lives. By Karen Gleason– The Salvation Army in Orange County, California, has been bridge-building lately—despite the pandemic—linking social services and corps ministry. A number of Anaheim Emergency Shelter (AES) residents are
A new era for one Silvercrest
Freed from government regulations, the Santa Rosa facility finds ways to expand senior programming. The last check is in the mail. Later this month, the Santa Rosa Silvercrest senior living residence sends in its final mortgage payment to the U.S. Department of
Pioneers of Salvation Army ministry
In honor of Black History Month, a look at influential individuals in the Army’s ministry to the black community By Sheila Chatterjee - Philadelphia # 22 This early corps, believed to be Philadelphia #22, fulfilled a promise Commissioner George Scott Railton made on
‘I fell in love with heroin’
Captain Kevin Polito opens up on his battle with drug addiction. By Lizeth Beltran - He picked up another cigarette butt as he hauled a laundry bag through downtown Pittsburgh. This was Kevin Polito’s 12th release from a rehabilitation center. He held
West expands men’s ministries
New ‘ManUp’ website offers resources to corps, small groups Men may account for most of the senior pastors in the U.S, yet it’s predominantly women who fill churches. One possible explanation: less than 10 percent of U.S. churches can maintain an active
Uniting through prayer
Santa Cruz corps hosts 24-hour prayer event By Lt. Francine Huck - The Holy Spirit’s presence drew Santa Cruz (Calif.) corps members closer to God and one another at the corps’ 24-hour prayer day on August 23. “From planning to following through, this
Ministry on the road
Golden State reaches out to communities without corps via Mobile Ministries By Stacy Birks, Major - After noticing the need for outreach to cities without corps, the Golden State division—led by Lt. Colonels Steve and Marcia Smith—created Mobile Ministries in 2011 to