Good and faithful
By Joshua Sneed, Captain - We drive the same roads from here to there each day, then park and lock our cars. We walk in, and we preach the word of God—with power. The joy of the Lord is our strength.
Young adults serve for the summer
Western Territory Service Corps teams minister throughout the world. This summer, the Western Territory sent Service Corps teams to the Philippines, Denmark, the USA Southern Territory, Peru and Singapore/Malaysia. An additional, short-term team spent 10 days in Merida, Mexico. One prayer request
Horse racing chaplaincy expands
Andrew McKerrow fills an unsuspecting, yet useful role in Christchurch, New Zealand. New Zealand’s first racing chaplain is going full-time as part of The Salvation Army’s growing presence in the racing industry. Based in Christchurch, Andrew McKerrow became the country’s first horse
Casper women find ‘Solid Ground’
New Bible study attracts women in Wyoming community. Women at the Casper (Wyoming) Corps seized an opportunity when they transformed an empty room at the corps into a café-like meeting space. They call it “Solid Ground.” It’s become a place of
Albany takes church into the community
‘Operation Jericho’ brings prayer to nearby neighborhoods. Albany (Oregon) Corps members left the church walls behind and took to neighborhood streets for “Operation Jericho,” a seven-week prayer walk and outreach initiative. Three teams walked and prayed in nearby neighborhoods and one
A single mother’s saving grace
Sheenah Tehrani wanted to go back to work to enable a better life for her son. By Kristin Marguerite Doidge - It’s often said that “it takes a village to raise a child,” but what about the flip side: what does
Salvation Army officer hikes 25 nights for the homeless
Southern California’s Divisional Secretary for Business set a fundraising goal of $6,750. By Laurie Bullock - Major Daniel Freeman decided to extend The Salvation Army’s “One Night of Homelessness” a few nights longer —24 more to be exact. Last month, Freeman embarked
Phoenix-area children receive free swim lessons
To date, 200 people have participated in Kroc Center’s free swimming assessments By JoAnna Haugen - It may be known for its dry, desert-like conditions, but Arizona is a hot spot for water-related accidents. According to the Centers for Disease Control and
John “Jack” William Johnstone
Nov. 1 1926–June 27, 2017 John “Jack” William Johnstone was promoted to Glory June 27 from Clearwater, Florida. Johnstone was born Nov. 1, 1926, in Honolulu, when Hawaii was still a U.S. territory, not a state. His parents were Salvation Army
Serving in the line of fire: The Salvation Army’s role in the 1967 Detroit riots
Staffers and volunteers braved violent conditions to serve law enforcement personnel, firemen, national guardsmen and private citizens during and after the five-daylong riots. It wasn’t a pretty sight. A city that many considered a leader in race relations in the 1960s
Haven transitions from LA campus
Bell Shelter, meanwhile, gains funding approval for 225 beds, some of which will be reserved for veterans. A typical work day for Krystina Robinson sounds something like this: “So, what are you passionate about?” “What excites you?” “Where do you want to be long
Digital learning aims to prevent ‘summer slide’
Developed by EverFi in partnership with Major League Baseball, new program helps students retain math and English skills while not in school. By Dave Werstine - As a school-aged kid, the rites of summer include hanging out with friends, going to