Talking in Church
In a new concept of church, The Gathering in Hamilton is bringing children and adults together in a place where they can get chaotic, creative—and even talk in church.
Leaving a legacy
Mike Savage has been a funeral director for 24 years. He describes it as a mixture of event management and chaplaincy. While it seems a hard job, Mike says it’s one God’s called him to.
Boundless Salvation
General André Cox envisages a Salvation Army that is still battling for people’s lives, and reaching out a helping hand for those who are drowning in sin, despair, injustice and greed.
Serving Jesus in Pakistan
Salvationist Nazia Yousaf shares a fascinating insight into life as a Christian in Pakistan.
Committed to God's mission
150 years since its founding, The Salvation Army is still a mission movement, says Commissioner Robert Donaldson.
In God's lounge room
Neil and Gill Waugh received the grave news that Neil's cancer had spread. In the months before Neil passed away, the couple said they were living in God’s lounge room—enjoying his presence.
Rebuild Work Extends to Driver Mentoring
A Salvation Army course training people to work in the Canterbury rebuild has led to a programme mentoring young drivers.
Fifty Not Out
As her officer training session celebrates its 50-year anniversary, Major Judith Bennett shares memories of the innovative training experiences of the Defenders of the Faith cadets.
Helping the troops at home
The immensely popular Salvation Army Institutes, set up in New Zealand Army camps during World War I, were places where soldiers could find both solace and a ‘gladsome song’.