At 23 years old, Shawn Nenichka had been an alcohol abuser for almost half his life, going in and out of 30-day recovery programs in Texas since his teens. But at The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, he found a program that felt like a second home. He’s now the business director for the Scranton ARC and wouldn’t want to be anywhere else.
Commissioner Nancy Moretz followed her calling to a life full of love, learning, and faithful service. Her journey in ministry took her across the Eastern Territory, into the boardroom, and beyond, a testament to what can unfold when a woman trusts the Lord with her whole heart. Read her inspiring story in her own words: “I learned to bow low and stand tall as a spiritual leader wherever God placed me.”
We dive into the rich history of this landmark building, the Centennial Memorial Temple, which has stood in the heart of New York City as a gathering place, worship space, and community hub of The Salvation Army for almost 100 years. You’ll read how this amazing concert hall also served as a sanctuary for preaching the gospel of Christ and an altar for the saving of lost souls.
Imagine being part of a dynamic instrumental group and playing the latest trends in music sweeping the nation. You’re also wearing clothes that make an even bolder statement, catching the attention and imagination of young people. And the year is 1887. For the past 138 years, the New York Staff Band has served as the musical cornerstone of The Salvation Army in the United States. Read how it is still going strong, not just to please the ear, but to transform the spiritual lives of young musicians, who please the heart of their Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
What does being a Christian really mean? This piece invites you to dive in and find out. Regardless of where you stand in your relationship with Christ, you can show Jesus’ love by being patient, compassionate, and fully present for others: an example “in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity.”
As Salvationists, when we talk about our beliefs, we’re tapping into a vibrant tradition of faith. Even though it happened 1,700 years ago, the First Council of Nicaea still plays a key role in shaping Christian beliefs today. How does the Nicene Creed inform your faith as a Christian and a Salvationist? Rob Jeffery, director of the Eastern Territory’s Heritage Museum, explores the meaning behind this meeting of the early Church.
There is nothing to fear as we ask the Holy Spirit, both personally and corporately, for a deeper infilling of Himself. For instance, on the day of Pentecost, our brothers and sisters experienced a spiritual wind and fire, but they were not knocked off their feet nor did they receive any first-degree burns. And neither will we when we come together (Acts 2:6) in the presence of an almighty God.
Some view her as the ideal to live by, but can or should every Christian woman set out to be just like this hardworking, strong, courageous, but imaginary person? That’s right: She is not real. She is make-believe. Only One sets a perfect example of godliness; only One gives us a complete picture. Let us always identify ourselves with Jesus.
To call it simply a cemetery or a graveyard feels incorrect. The size of a small town, it is a resting place for thousands of people, with many communities represented among the orderly plots. Salvationists “promoted to Glory” lay buried in countless cemeteries across the country, but the beautiful grounds of Kensico help tell the story of The Salvation Army in America.
When The Salvation Army ventured into the United States, a young woman in her teens led the way, circa 1880. Her name was Eliza Shirley, and her ministry to people of all ages lit a spiritual flame in Philadelphia that spread across the nation and still burns brightly today.
The Salvation Army Mission Statement
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
The Salvation Army Eastern Territory Headquarters
Serving communities in Connecticut, Delaware, Northeast Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Puerto Rico, and Virgin Islands.
440 West Nyack Road, West Nyack, New York 10994 | 1-800-SAL-ARMY | Privacy Policy | © The Salvation Army Eastern Territory
