Salvation Army General celebrates new service and long service in New Zealand
General Brian Peddle and Commissioner Rosalie Peddle, World President of Women’s Ministries, touched down in Wellington, New Zealand, for a short but significant weekend of ministry that included commissioning celebrations and the retirement of the leaders of the New Zealand,
Indonesia celebrates 125 years of Salvation Army ministry despite rebuilding from earthquake
By Kevin and Jane Sandford, Envoys - General Brian Peddle and Commissioner Rosalie Peddle, World President of Women’s Ministries, recently visited the Indonesia Territory on the 125th anniversary of Salvation Army ministry starting in the country. Upon arrival at Jakarta’s international airport,
New program for teens in Australia debuts next month
The Salvation Army in Australia is rolling out a new youth ambassador program called Frontliners to help the next generation of do-gooders engage with the organization's mission on a deeper level. The twelve-month leadership initiative will include plenty of opportunities
‘Major role’ for international community in long-term Indonesia disaster response
Speaking from his ruined hometown, Lt. Colonel Yusak Tampai praises courage and determination of Salvationists and volunteers. Given the scale of destruction caused by the earthquake and tsunami in Palu, Indonesia, the emergency phase of The Salvation Army’s response is expected
The Salvation Army provides emergency response in Philippines after typhoon
More than a quarter of a million Filipinos have been adversely affected by Typhoon Ompong (also known as Typhoon Mangkhut), one of the strongest South China Sea storms in years. Northern parts of the Philippines have been most severely hit,
Salvation Army Lombok quake response continues
Recovery, medical and support work is continuing in Lombok, Indonesia, following the damaging July 29 earthquake and subsequent tremors. Following detailed assessments of needs and complex logistics planning, The Salvation Army is focusing on assisting families and individuals in seven
The Salvation Army in Indonesia begins earthquake response on Lombok
The Salvation Army in Indonesia is providing medical and other assistance to people affected by a series of earthquakes that hit the island of Lombok. While the current official death toll is 259 people, provincial officials and local media report
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
Salvation Army prepares response to PNG quake
An estimated 10,000 households were affected by an earthquake’s devastation in the Hela and Southern Highlands provinces of central Papua New Guinea Feb. 26. The 7.5-magnitude quake claimed at least 16 lives and injured 300 people. Roads and airstrips were
Salvation Army poised for impact in China
Chinese-American Salvationists welcome news of Army’s heightened status in China. Christianity is growing in China, and The Salvation Army is set to expand its ministry within the country, thanks to official recognition and registration by the Chinese government. Chinese-American Salvationists in
Horse racing chaplaincy expands
Andrew McKerrow fills an unsuspecting, yet useful role in Christchurch, New Zealand. New Zealand’s first racing chaplain is going full-time as part of The Salvation Army’s growing presence in the racing industry. Based in Christchurch, Andrew McKerrow became the country’s first horse
BBC World Service features retired Salvation Army Commissioner on Korean War
As tensions rise on the Korean Peninsula, a retired Salvation Army officer reflected on Christian persecution during the Korean War in the early 1950s. The former territorial commander for Korea gave an exclusive interview for the BBC World Service series,