God, Europe and The Salvation Army
by Sue Schumann Warner - Why a feature on The Salvation Army in Europe? After spending 14 days in Poland, France, and England—talking with scores of Salvationists ranging from soldiers to officers to a newly-elected General, and observing the Army at work—I
On the Corner
by Robert Docter, Editor-In-Chief - Resilience. I like any sentence with some form of that word in it. It has to do with bouncing back, with rebounding, with recovering from adversity, with the ability to renew, with being stretched, strained or bent
Back to front
Body Builder by Terry Camsey, Major - Apart from a visit to Norway last winter, and one or two to the United Kingdom, I have not visited Europe for a number of years. Prior to the Norway trip, I had visited Europe
Some closing thoughts
Sharper Focus by S. E. Horwood, Captain - Over the past two years, I’ve had the profound privilege to contribute to the public dialogue of the Western Territory through New Frontier. The editors, and particularly the readers, have been infinitely tolerant as
Looking at things differently
“Any activity can be spiritual” It’s Tuesday, and Major Kelly Pontsler is busy navigating Paris’s crowded city streets as she drives from her apartment at the City of Refuge to the Army’s territorial headquarters over on rue des Fréres Flavien. On this
Missionaries from the Eastern Europe Territory
Eastern Europe Officers serve abroad to fulfill the Great Commission. by Galina Drozdovsky - Captains Vitali and Inna Ciriac, the first missionaries from the Eastern Europe Territory, have served in the Czech Republic since 2004. The Salvation Army in the Eastern Europe
Harvesting on “concrete fields” in Estonia
Finland and Estonia Henderson reports on Army’s work in difficult circumstances. by Daniel Henderson - Salvationists march through the streets in Narva, waving the Army flag. Photo by Daniel Henderson “It’s like plowing concrete!” These were the words of a short-term missionary to
A spirit of optimism
Finland and Estonia Congress activities recapped; Army celebrates 10 years in Estonia. by Jan Jungner - Last September, General John Larsson and Commissioner Freda Larsson (now retired) conducted the congress in Helsinki, Finland. They shared the congress theme of “Showers of Blessing” with
Same message—new approaches
Norway Army in Normway shows God’s love through practical action. by Rebecca Solevag - The Salvation Army’s street level hospital in Oslo offers rest and medical care to drug addicts with health problems. Since 1888 The Salvation Army has reached out to the
ALOVE: The Salvation Army for a new generation
United Kingdom In the UK, ALOVE is giving a generation back to Jesus. by Christine Clement - ALOVE calls youth to dynamic faith, radical lifestyle, adventurous mission, and a fight for justice. I want, dear Lord, a love that cares for all, A deep,
National Youth Congress in Rome
Italy Congress unites youth from Italy, the U.S., France and Spain. by Jane Paone - The Greater New York Youth Band performs during an ope air meeting. Majors Massimo and Jane Paone are command leaders in Italy. Over 120 youth and leaders, together with