101 – 125 YEARS YOUNG
What about the history of the site? The history of 101 after William Booth took the Army there in 1881 is well documented, but that is less true of the centuries before. However, the Army’s previous two redevelopments on the
John Gowans’ vision for IHQ emphasizes transparency
Another General with a huge interest in the new building is General John Gowans (Ret.). As a young captain, he felt privileged to be present when the foundation stone of the previous International Headquarters building was laid. He assumed that
Transparency marks new IHQ facility
Army returns home to 101 Queen Victoria St. by CHARLES KING, MAJOR - COMMUNICATIONS SECRETARY IHQ November 9, 2004 – London. The Salvation Army’s international leaders joined British royalty and other international dignitaries in dedicating the Army’s newly constructed International Headquarters at
FOCUS – Thanksgiving
by Ted Horwood, Captain - Thanksgiving is a wonderful expression of Americanism. I realize that national days for expressing gratitude are not unique to America; they occur throughout the world and have occurred throughout history. They also take differing expressions around
Without rankor!
Body Builder by Ted Horwood, Captain - Over the years we’ve done a lot to adapt both ranks and titles in an effort to… (Sorry, I can’t remember quite why we have done so, but we have!) Within my own memory I can
Balanced corps ministry
by Ray Moulton, Lt. Colonel - A cry I have heard repeatedly is for a return to a corps ministry standard. Some of you may remember the old form that you could obtain from Trade that you would complete with the
On the Corner
A prayer of Thanksgiving by Robert Docter - You tell me doubt is Devil-born. There lives more faith in honest doubt, Believe me, than in half the creeds. ALFRED LORD TENNYSON I don’t suppose doubt will be mentioned in many Thanksgiving prayers as families and friends assemble
Frontlines – NEWS BRIEFS OF THE WEST
by Sue Schumann Warner - You received Christ Jesus, the Master, now live him. You’re deeply rooted in him. You’re well constructed upon him. You know your way around the faith. Now do what you’ve been taught. School’s out; quit studying
Recovery tools for the pastor
by Glen Doss, Major - Lack of understanding about addiction is a major obstacle to effective church-based, recovery ministry, asserts Alcoholics Victorious’ Michael Liimatta in Christianity Today (December, 2000). Churches often expect addicts to have “Damascus Road-type experiences” where everything will change
Continuing legacies bring Tile Wall of Honor to life
by OLIVIA YATES - THE TILE WALL of Honor at Crestmont College. Three hundred engraved tiles make up the Western Territory’s Tile Wall of Honor, located by the chapel at Crestmont College in Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif. Memories and celebrations of
The DMZ Teen Center opens in Albany, Ore.
by Gaylyn Shay - YOUTH ENJOY TIME at recently opened the DMZ Teen Center in Albany, Oregon. In one of the most crime-ridden neighborhoods in Albany, Oregon, The Salvation Army has transformed a once well-known crack house into a teen center
Women leaders ready to ‘Seize the day
TERRITORIAL WOMEN’S MINISTRIES by SHAWN POSILLICO, MAJOR - Ninety-two women gathered recently at Western Territorial Headquarters for the Women’s Ministries Fall Leadership Institute. Change is not a new thing to The Salvation Army. Women’s Ministries programs have changed much over the last