We’re halfway through Dry July—an initiative launched in New Zealand five years ago—where participants go alcohol-free for a month to raise funds...
Scott and Aimee Noakes have been accepted for training at Booth College of Mission. They share their journey from officers’ kids, but discovering...
It’s not like we don’t already know this, but a survey released last month found that fewer and fewer New Zealanders are attending church.
Saying yes to God has led to a life of adventure for a Kiwi couple, who are about to face their biggest challenge yet! It doesn’t take long after...
Ingrid Barratt finds a treasure trove of stories at The Salvation Army’s Heritage Centre and Archives. As we celebrate Founders’ Day on Sunday,...
It may be no fault of the parent, but some of the most silent sufferers of mental illness are the children.
Peter Hennessy grew up in Brazil, as the son of Salvation Army officers—and from a young age learnt that it was all about loving people.
For thousands of years, throughout Aotearoa and the Pacific, the coldest and darkest time of the year is also one of its most special times. We...
This issue, War Cry turns 135 years old—which is a nice symmetry with Founders Day on Sunday. For this week’s feature, I visited the Archives and...
In this instalment of our occasional series, we ask: Did Jesus really advocate violence?
A reflection on the Māori ward referendum results, by Colson Verdonk—who led the Army’s work in supporting Māori wards.
Lynette Mapson’s world fell apart when she lost her job, but she found a new life at The Salvation Army’s Family Store in Thames.
