By Bob Docter No! It’s not a mistake. It’s not even a typo. I believe that every once in awhile an organization has to examine its core values, and ask itself whether or not the membership is satisfied with its current level of commitment to its basic value structure. This is especially important at the place [...]
By Carolyn Knaggs, Commissioner One of the annual events of the territory is the command review of each division, when the territorial review team speaks with each divisional commander and staff. A painstaking process for the division, it provides the opportunity to take a deep look at the programming accomplishments of the year. We [...]
By Linda Manhardt, Major Close to 200 children from the five outreaches of the Training College in the Philippines attend our meetings, so we decided to have a special “Children’s Festival” and bring the children to the college for a time of games, entertainment, Bible stories, snacks and a chance to perform a special number for [...]
By Sharon Robertson, Lt. Colonel Quick: How many sermons have you heard (or preached) on the Book of Malachi? Wow—that many? So, another question: What percentage of those messages had tithing as the main topic? My guess is that the majority, if not all, have focused on Malachi 3:10: Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, [...]
By Shawn McDaniel, Lt. As we walked across the stage to receive our appointment, my husband, Lt. David McDaniel, and I prayed for ministry opportunity in the Adult Rehabilitation Centers (ARC). When Commissioner Knaggs joked that we were staying close to home, our minds started racing. Finally, he announced our appointment as trainees at the Anaheim [...]
By Bob Docter As the thunder fired cannons and the torrential rain lashed Southern California this past week, I thanked God not only for blessing us with his nurturance, but also for a good roof. I guess I’m grateful for blessings and practicalities. Then, I became aware of something to work on. If I analyze the [...]
By Tim Foley, Major A few months ago, Western Territorial Chief Secretary Colonel Dave Hudson notified me that I had been invited to be an instructor at a Brengle Institute in the India South Eastern Territory. Major Steve Bradley, Southern California divisional secretary for program, and I went to team teach on the doctrine of holiness [...]
By Glen Doss, Major As I rise to retrieve a book from the shelf, the man’s eyes follow me across the room. Settling back into my chair, I see distrust written large upon his face. Assigned as chaplain at an adult rehabilitation center (ARC), I find such an attitude common during my first session with beneficiaries, [...]
By Ian Robinson, Major On walking into a parish church in California, a visiting bishop noticed a large banner that said, “Come Holy Spirit,” against a background of long, bright red tongues of fire. Underneath the banner he observed another sign that said, “Fire Extinguisher.” Someone has been extinguishing the fire in our churches. Look at [...]
By Victor Leslie, Lt. Colonel There is something hypnotic about the undulating lines of the land. Our plane descends over the undisturbed, sleepy mountains and we arrive, mid-afternoon, in what is left of downtown Port-au-Prince, the capital of Haiti. I watch the wind play with the coconut trees and tease the leaves of the lush vegetation. [...]
