Peter Chang — A Man God Can Be Proud Of
By Colonel Dennis Phillips - For the past 19 months, by the will of God and appointment by the General, I have had the priceless privilege of serving as Commissioner Chang's "first lieutenant." I have been with him in the
Frontlines — News Briefs of the West Bob Bearchell
By Bob Bearchell - Check out the latest territorial publication in this issue of New Frontier! Called HOMEpage, it's designed to keep Salvation Army youth informed and updated on events and activities throughout the territory. Filled with inspiring, thought-provoking--and
Check Yee Reports on China
By Lt. Colonel Check Yee (R) - I never fully felt what Jesus meant when he said he is the light of the world until I came to Shajiaohai, a small village 7,200 feet above sea level. Ever since
West’s First Congress Convened in 1922
By Frances Dingman - It has been 75 years since the first "annual" Western Territorial Congress of 1922, held in San Francisco, Calif. While small compared to the Great Victory Congress, it made up in fervor for what it
Servant Leaders Enter Honored Retirement
Commissioners Peter and Grace Chang Commissioners Peter H. and Grace Chang are Christian leaders of unquestioned spiritual integrity--known for their honesty, consistency and adherence to the highest standards of Salvationism. To complete 37 years of ministry with that reputation among those
Red River Floods Still Make Demands on Army
Officers and volunteers continue to scrub homes and shovel mud in ongoing Red River flood relief cleanup efforts. Recently, a team of 340 swelled the number of volunteers who have participated in The Salvation Army's Operation "We Care." As of May
Raders Return Home for Victory Congress
General Paul A. Rader and Mrs. General Kay F. Rader, international leaders of The Salvation Army, returned to the West to lead the Great Victory Congress. It is their first official visit since Rader was elected General nearly three years
8,200 Proclaim Victory
Delegate Registration Unprecedented More than 8,200 full-time and day delegates have gathered at The Salvation Army's Great Victory Congress in Long Beach, Calif., to proclaim spiritual victory in Jesus Christ. "This is unprecedented," said Captain Kenneth Hodder, Congress coordinator. "The USA Western
Letters to the Editor
Softly Eclipsed Thank you for the most recent article by Major Deborah Flagg (April 30, 1997). Once again, she has eloquently and poignantly touched the hearts of her readers, both officer and non-officer alike. While the truth rings out pure and
45 Seed Thoughts on Church Growth
The Body Builder Captain Terry Camsey - ON ATTITUDE Loving churches grow, and growing churches love. Mud sticks to porous walls. You can't steal a well-fed sheep! Coals away from the fire die out. If you think the problem is out there, that thought may
Focus – A Commission and a Cross
By Major Anne Pickup - For the Messenger's of God's Love, who became special to me through the many hours we shared together in the classroom at the College for Officer Training: As you receive your commission and ordination, I