The Salvation Army has endured through storms, threats, and trials and has been described as the most effective organization in the United States. With such an accolade, it would be easy to think of the Army as a big ship at sea, easily traversing the waves, constant and sure of its direction, but that was not always so.
To say that women have played a vital role in the history of the Church is the understatement of the millennia. But in the Western evangelical tradition of which The Salvation Army is part, women in many denominations are seemingly relegated to the sidelines of ministry. They are welcomed to serve, they are welcomed to teach children, they are welcomed to feed others—yet they are sadly unwelcomed in the pulpit.
by Dr. Bill Ury We all know that pornography is sinful and destructive. Only the willfully blind would argue otherwise. Any research into the devastation porn produces reveals the tentacles of sin—grasping one of God’s gifts out of His time and place for that gift to be used (Genesis 3:6).
For more than two weeks last February, the Asbury University campus was transformed—and the global effects of the event are still evident. In February of 2023, a small group of praying students expanded to include an estimated 50,000 to 80,000 visitors from all over the United States and nearly 40 countries. They came to witness what is known among Christians as an outpouring—the moving of the Holy Spirit.
BY JOANNA POLAREK
Whatever your resolution is, statistically speaking (thank you, InsideOutMastery.com), there is a good chance that you will not stick to the resolution. Keeping a resolution can be hard, but if you trust the process and put your trust in the Lord, He will provide.
By Colonel Richard Munn
It is with profound love and heartfelt grief that we acknowledge the promotion to glory of Salvationist soldier, professional performer, artistic director, and creative arts pioneer, Carol Jaudes.
BY JOYCE HODGSON POST
Volunteers freely give up their time and labor for the greater good of their community and are the backbone of many organizations, including The Salvation Army.
by Katie Perrett
For volunteers, the desire to serve, help, and reach others in need comes from an internal focus on their everyday mission rather than from a mandate. Such service aligns with their core values and belief systems.
by Captains Danielle and Yuco Hall One of the many things that make NYC unique is that it is a cultural melting pot. From Washington Heights to Forest Hills, one can see the many cultural influences that thread NYC’s beautiful tapestry.
by Colonel (Dr) Janet Munn A historical account of gender equality among evangelical church leaders of the Wesleyan—Holiness movement. I was born and raised in the Church of the Nazarene, where my mother was a powerful spiritual influence.
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
