Changes of appointment
By Bob Docter - This is the way I see it. In The Salvation Army, there is certainty in regard to officer appointment change. Newly commissioned officers usually “farewell” (transfer) more rapidly than other officers. High ranking officers move less. As in
New Zealand loan program to expand
The Community Finance initiative provides access to low-interest loans and financial literacy. When applying for loans, low-income families in New Zealand will most likely face one of two outcomes: be denied, or be approved for a loan with interest rates so
Eric Church kicks off 126th Red Kettle Campaign
Seven-time Grammy nominee Eric Church took the stage Nov. 24 at AT&T Stadium to kick off The Salvation Army’s 126th annual Red Kettle Campaign with a live nationally televised halftime performance during the Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving Day game on FOX
Salvation Army in New York responds to Thanksgiving Day fire
By Michael R. Schwartz - The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) team in Batavia, N.Y., responded to a large food processing plant fire in the Village of Elba, N.Y., on Thanksgiving morning. The team provided canteen and hydration services to
Gender dynamics
Shifting demographics point up young women’s evolving relationship with the church. By Caitlin Johnston - A majority of women no longer attend religious services during a typical week, a striking departure for the gender that historically outnumbered men in religious communities. Church
A letter to the territory
By James and Carolyn Knaggs, Commissioners - Dear friends of the Western Territory, Praise God for his faithfulness! The USA Western Territory is a wonderful place to serve the Lord because of each of you. Your kind welcome to us over six years
New partnership to help homeless stabilize
‘Kitsap Connect’ pilots 18-month program at Bremerton (Wash.) Corps. By Neil Munoz - The Salvation Army in Bremerton, Wash., has partnered with Kitsap Connect to create a unique initiative aimed to help up to 50 of the community’s most vulnerable individuals facing
A gift that lasts
Join in the experience of impacting lives. By Rachel Thieme Ramirez - At my desk in the World Missions Department at Territorial Headquarters, my inbox is constantly filled with photo updates of children from our sponsorship program, letters about their learnings, and
Christian Leaders call for unity
New change.org petition stresses need for partnership. Following the results of a divisive presidential election that strained many emotions and left many wondering what to do next, Commissioner David Jeffrey, National Commander of The Salvation Army, signed a change.org petition along
Serving in Southeast Asia
Since July 1, USA Western Territory officers Lt. Colonels Edward and Shelley Hill have served in the Singapore, Malaysia and Myanmar Territory as Chief Secretary and Territorial Secretary for Women’s Ministries, respectively. Prior to this, they served at USA Western
Major James Fortney
Aug. 21, 1936-Oct. 27, 2016 James “Jim” Fortney was promoted to Glory Oct. 27, in Ardmore, Okla. Born Aug. 21,1936, to Frank Walter Fortney and Metta Hartzell Bacon, he attended West Virginia School of Technology and majored in printing. In 1958,
Paying hope forward
Pictures of Hope comes to Lambuth Family Center in Denver. By Caramie Petrowsky - Nearly a decade ago, Lt. Tanya Pemberton and her daughter, Brittnie, participated in a program that changed their lives. At the time, the Pembertons resided at Door of Hope,