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New DEI Directors aim to better reflect the kingdom of God in the West
Territory looks to “enlarge its table” and bring more diversity to its practices. California, in July to begin new appointments at both the College for Officer Training (CFOT) and Territorial Headquarters (THQ). In addition to roles as CFOT Assistant Training Principal
The Salvation Army in northeast USA responds to Tropical Storm Henri
Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services personnel in the USA are dealing with the immediate needs of first responders and survivors affected by Tropical Storm Henri, which made landfall on Aug. 22 along the south coast of Rhode Island. The storm, which
Western Youth Institute ‘Lite,’ tune into week 3 virtually
Each Friday in August, youth from across the West can gather, whether online or in small local groups, to attend WYI Lite in community. Part three of four, see part two here. The third week of Western Youth Institute Lite (WYI Lite)—the
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Do Good Family Roadmap: Be a supportive neighbor
As kids, our two favorite shows were “Sesame Street” and “Mister Rogers' Neighborhood.” Both shows invited us into different worlds and introduced us to people we had never seen before. Mister Rogers, especially, was intentional about inviting lots of different
Do Good Family Roadmap: Be a welcoming neighbor
As kids, our two favorite shows were “Sesame Street” and “Mister Rogers' Neighborhood.” Both shows invited us into different worlds and introduced us to people we had never seen before. Mister Rogers, especially, was intentional about inviting lots of different
Do Good Family Roadmap: Be a helpful neighbor
As kids, our two favorite shows were “Sesame Street” and “Mister Rogers' Neighborhood.” Both shows invited us into different worlds and introduced us to people we had never seen before. Mister Rogers, especially, was intentional about inviting lots of different
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Reading the times: A literary and theological inquiry into the news
Looking at some exemplars might help us envision what a healthy interplay between media and community can look like. While there are many people I could highlight as models of faithful belonging and redemptive publishing, it would be hard to
He saved a wretch like me
Starting at an early age, Joseph Valadez was on a path of violence and substance abuse that eventually led him to heroin addiction. Committing crimes to get money for his next fix, he ended up spending nearly half his adult
The History of Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services
The Salvation Army has existed to serve without discrimination since its founding in 1865, and has faithfully kept that tradition of service ever since. Here's a brief overview of The Salvation Army‘s Emergency Disaster Service responses throughout the years. Intro: The Salvation
87: ‘Love changes everything’ from the 2021 Caring Hero Awards
If you’ve kept an eye on any of the longer-than-usual lead up to the Summer Olympics, you’ve seen some world-class displays in hurdles, dismounts and freestyles And while those competing in Tokyo are impressive, we felt the list of medal-hopefuls was
An Iraqi Christian’s desperate struggle for peace
Caught in the middle of a firefight in Baghdad. His nephew killed by a suicide bomber. His sister dying in his arms. This is the story of an Iraqi man, born and raised in Baghdad to a Chaldean-Christian family, simply trying
Faith Gives Me Life: ‘La Fe Me Da Vida’
Pedro was introduced to The Salvation Army while living with his sister in Long Beach, California. He soon became a leader at the church, serving the community faithfully for decades. With a firm foundation and a passion for service, Pedro