Words by Colonel Jostein Nielsen. I love to greet people with ‘peace’. In Norway people look at me whit a smile when I do it, however, in Eastern Europe it is a good tradition shared by many. We find peace among the attributes on Paul’s list of what he considers a walk‘worthy of the calling[…]
Words by Colonel Jostein Nielsen. The phrase “less is more”fits well in several settings. A vicar in the Norwegian church visited Jeløy Folkhighschool (1) when I was a teacher there almost 30 years ago. Addressing a large group of teenage students, he first shared some brief thoughts on how important it is to be gentle and kind to[…]
Words by Colonel Jostein Nielsen. I love to move around on foot. Therefore, I cherish walking instead of driving a car. When I add some running, the benefit is that I keep fit. The principles are the same in God’s Kingdom. The three first chapters in Paul’s letter to Ephesians are very much focused on[…]
London, 6 June 2018/IHQ/ –THE Salvation Army in Guatemala is helping people affected by the eruption of the Fuego volcano, which has claimed at least 75 lives. Thousands of people are now living in temporary shelter, The number of fatalities is likely to rise significantly once emergency responders can dig through the layers of ash[…]
Lieut-Colonel Brian Venables: We have a very good outline of your history with The Salvation Army, but we want to know a little bit about you. What excites you? What gets you up in the morning? What makes your day? Commissioner Brian Peddle: What gets me up in the morning? Sleep and rest are a[…]
Words by Colonel Jostein Nielsen. When we were installed as territorial leaders in Eastern Europe territory in January 2018, I said the following in my sermon: “If I do not know who I am and why I am here, I am a danger for the mission of The Salvation Army!” You cannot go into a spiritual[…]
GENERAL André Cox has sent out the following announcement to Salvation Army leaders around the world. Following discussion with the General-elect, I am happy to announce that Commissioner Lyndon Buckingham has been appointed as Chief of the Staff, with effect from 3 August 2018, and Commissioner Bronwyn Buckingham as World Secretary for Women’s Ministries. Commissioned[…]
Words by Colonel Jostein Nielsen. In my last two blogs I have used the chess game as an illustration for spiritual warfare – and I take the chance to use it again: The # 1 ranked chess-player in the world and reigning world champion Magnus Carlsen (1) says that he needs to be fit to win his[…]
London, 24 May 2018/IHQ/ – ON the day voting would begin to elect the 21st General of The Salvation Army it was symbolic that the morning began with the worldwide prayer meeting. Led by the Chaplain (Commissioner Mark Tillsley, IHQ) the five zones into which the international Army is divided administratively became a focus for prayer,[…]
London, 23 May 2018/IHQ/ – THE candidates and their spouses were given further time on Wednesday morning to finish their questionnaires and write their speeches (see Retired General John Larsson’s Inside a High Council Chapter 8: sar.my/iahc8). When the council resumed, Commissioner Willis Howell (Territorial Commander, USA Southern Territory) began the time of devotion with Song[…]
Commissioner Brad BaileyTerritorial Commander, USA Central Territory Date of birth: May 1958Nationality: AmericanHome territory: USA CentralCommissioned: June 1982Married: Heidi Chandler, August 1978Appointments USA Central TerritoryCorps (June 1982)South America WestCorps (July 1988), Territorial Headquarters (June 1992),Divisional Commander (February 1997)USA Central TerritoryCorps (March 2001)Spain CommandOfficer Commanding (August 2005)South America West TerritoryChief Secretary (July 2008)International HeadquartersUnder Secretary (May 2010)USA Southern TerritoryChief Secretary[…]
London, 21 May 2018/IHQ/ – FOLLOWING a day of worship on Pentecost Sunday, including an afternoon of prayer, the 2018 High Council resumed its work on Monday morning. Commissioner Prema Wilfred (Territorial President of Women’s Ministries, India Northern Territory) brought the Bible reading from Luke 5:1-11 about Jesus calling fishermen as his first disciples, on[…]