Rag, tag and bobtail
Body Builder People ask, “What is a Church Growth principle?” McGavran and Arn have suggested it is: “A truth which, when properly applied, along with other principles, contributes significantly to the growth of the church.” I’d like in this column to address a second
Rediscovering sacred symbols
There is a movement stirring in the Church: people who refer to themselves as prophetic believers. These Christians embrace the mystical side of our faith and are found in every denomination. They are usually found among those called by God
On the Corner
"Glad to be an American" by Robert Docter - The signing of the Declaration of Independence, July 4th, 1776, initiated one of the greatest experiments in human history. The final results are not yet available, but so far I believe it’s working
Frontlines – NEWS BRIEFS OF THE WEST
Do everything without complaining or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation, in which you shine like stars in the universe, as you hold out the word
Keep our territorial leaders in prayer
Commissioner Linda Bond August—20-22: Western Youth Institute (WYI), Camp Arnold, Washington. Sept.—7-10: Territorial Executive Conference (TEC); 11-12: Welcome of Cadets Weekend, Tustin Ranch Corps, Calif.; 17-18: National Advisory Board, Chicago; 20-26: Montana Motorcade, Intermountain/Northwest Divisions; 27-28: Intermountain Site Visit; 30-Oct. 1:
Promoted to Glory
Promoted to Glory Brigadier Julia Witthoff was promoted to Glory on June 19, 2004, at the age of 91. Julia was born August 9, 1912 in Chicago to John and Alma Witthoff, who separately had immigrated from Sweden and then met at
Church growth, Latino style
by Claude Nikondeha - With over 15 million Hispanics in the western states and approximately half a million additional Hispanics entering the U.S through California and Arizona annually, we have as many Hispanics in the western territory as in all of
WORDS OF LIFE ADVENT EDITION
A tangle of tales Stories fill our world - good stories and bad stories being told and lived out every moment of every day. Stories feature in our daily newspapers and flash across our TV screens. Stories instruct and illumine, captivate
Petaluma “builds brighter futures” by breaking ground on a new campus
PETALUMA, CA – The Salvation Army Petaluma Corps celebrated their “Building Brighter Futures…Together” $3.2 million Capital Campaign by breaking ground for their new campus on May 10th, 2004. Distinguished local citizens, government leaders, and Officers from The Salvation Army’s Del
Reno to get new ARP residence
by CAROLE MILLER - RENO ARP BENEFICIARIES volunteer to clear the site for a new program residence. Slam! Bang! Smash! Crunch! Just some of the sounds heard when beneficiaries from the Reno Corps’ Adult Rehabilitation Program (ARP) used sledgehammers recently to
Larssons tour Kroc Center
by Amy Jankowski - Major Cindy Foley leads the General and Commissioner Larsson on a tour of the Kroc Center. After reaching more than 5,000 Salvationists on a 10-day tour of the Western Territory, international leaders General John Larsson and Commissioner
Salvation Army joins forces to assist vets
by Kamara Sams Holden and Carla L. Jackson - CONRAD WATSON, Harbor Light executive director, speaks at a press conference announcing the new Incarcerated Veterans Transition Program. At a recent press conference, it was announced that The Salvation Army Harbor Light