100 faces, one Army
Open a snapshot of The Salvation Army in the Western Territory today. As the Western Territory is set to celebrate the centennial of its official formation in 2020, find in this latest Frontier Press title—“We Are The Salvation Army”—a time capsule
Review: ‘The Life and Legacy of William Booth’
By Jenty Fairbank, Lt. Colonel - So you think you know all there is to know about the life and legacy of William Booth, do you? After all, you are part of that legacy and have probably been imbibing Booth “stuff”
Western Territory hosts International Media Symposium
By Karen Gleason - The Western Territory’s Multimedia Ministries department hosted The Salvation Army’s International Media Symposium on the Crestmont Campus Oct. 7–11. The symposium, held every three years, provides delegates the chance to meet counterparts from around the world. “The heart
West sees renewed focus on Pathway of Hope
Approach measures the effects of corps initiatives on breaking the cycle of poverty. By Caitlin Johnston - The Salvation Army has provided hope, help and resources to communities for more than 150 years—and in this time, it has collected countless personal stories
Backstage on songwriting in ministry
What is it about music that connects to something deep within us? And how does someone who writes songs set out to share work that is so personal? Lt. Erin Wikle explores these ideas on an upcoming episode of the Do
Warehouse #6197
By Stephen Smith, Lt. Colonel - On June 1, 2008, a fire was reported on the Universal Studios backlot. Several sets and a few attractions were damaged or destroyed. Eventually, the fire spread to a 22,320-square-foot nondescript warehouse identified only
Sharing photos behind bars
San Diego Citadel employee helps client connect to spouse through pictures By Vivian Lopez - The team at the San Diego Citadel Corps had known “John,” a client experiencing homelessness, for a while. He had been coming in for the past year
As more states legalize sports betting, problem gambling concerns arise
Leaders in The Salvation Army identify need for raising public awareness. By Caitlin Johnston - To many, it seems innocuous: watching a football game with friends. It’s certainly not on the same level as driving 30 miles to a casino or calling up
A filmmaking force for good
Meet the territory’s Director of Multimedia Ministries. By Kristin Marguerite Doidge - For Josh Cowing, film is a way to embrace the message. Cowing, who serves as the Director of Multimedia Ministries for the Western Territory, first fell in love with filmmaking
Salvation Army’s vision for fighting homelessness in San Francisco
Doubling the impact on homelessness through filling the gap By Hillary Jackson - When The Salvation Army in the San Francisco Bay area first began to consider how it would respond to The Way Out, the territorial charge to double its impact on
Progress continues on Rady Residence, Center in San Diego
Salvation Army needs to raise $27.3 million for project. By Vivian Lopez - It’s been nearly two years since philanthropists Ernest and Evelyn Rady donated $50 million to The Salvation Army in San Diego, to combat homelessness with two new projects—the Rady Residence
Salvation Army set to open shelter in Watts
Watts, Lafayette Park shelters to open through government partnerships By Hillary Jackson - The California South Division is working to open a pair of shelters for those experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles, starting with a 100-bed shelter in Watts. The Salvation Army