‘Losing Leticia’
A husband’s journey in the valley of the shadow By Robert Birks, Major - I first read the manuscript for “Losing Leticia” last year. I read it for several reasons, not the least of which being that I wanted to get
Building a family
Diane and I have six children, four girls and two boys. They are all different and terrific human beings. They reveal beautiful care and concern for the “other” regardless of who that person might be. All work in helping professions,
‘The Whole World Mobilizing’
New international initiative challenges intentionality, introduces discipleship technology. By Christin Thieme - The Whole World Mobilizing launches today at International Headquarters to prompt Salvationists toward community engagement. It comes on the heels of The Whole World Praying and The Whole World Reading
A letter from the General to the USA West
By André Cox, General - I greet you all in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord. It is with joy and confidence that I commend to you your new territorial leaders, Commissioners Kenneth and Jolene Hodder. They are both wholly
General leads United Latino Worship
New Year’s Day brought over 700 people to the Los Angeles Central Corps. Well over 700 people joined General André and Commissioner Silvia Cox for a United Latino Worship Service on New Year’s morning at the Los Angeles Central Corps. The
Major Svea Malmberg
March 7, 1920 - Nov. 13, 2016 Major Svea Malmberg, 96, was promoted to Glory Nov. 13, from Rochester, Wash. Svea Nelson was born March 7, 1920, to Nels and Inga Nelson in Addy, Wash. After graduating from Colville High School, she
Welcome home
A letter to our new territorial leaders By Doug Riley, Colonel - “Behold, I am with you and will keep you wherever you go, and will bring you back to this land. For I will not leave you until I have done
Project G 3:28 continues
Cultural survey aims to inform ministry diversity. The Western Territory embarked in August 2016 on an unprecedented journey toward identifying institutional and attitudinal barriers that impact minority populations within The Salvation Army, including those that frustrate the full use of
Loss control works to improve workplace safety
Throughout 2017, the loss prevention program will be delivering posters to Salvation Army facilities on a monthly basis with illustrations inspired by actual accidents. Ken Saunders and Craig Nicles start each workday with a stack of papers, known as “the morning
Millennials’ Growing Influence on Charitable Giving
By David Jeffrey, Commissioner - For the past few years, #GivingTuesday has kicked off the important end-of-year giving season by sparking meaningful conversations about the significance of charitable giving and encouraging people to think about those who may not already be
Commissioners Peddle visit Pakistan
Commissioners Brian and Rosalie Peddle, Chief of the Staff and World Secretary for Women’s Ministries, respectively, took part in public meetings in three locations in the Pakistan Territory in late December: Islamabad, Karachi and Lahore. Welcome dances showed the country's cultural
Sports bring community to Denver Red Shield
Amid “chaos in the community,” The Salvation Army welcomes all. By Caramie Petrowsky - More than just a community center, The Salvation Army Denver Red Shield has long been the center of its community. “We’re trying to uphold that standard of being a