I sigh a sigh of relief as I move on from discussion of what I consider to be a devilish doctrine of clericalism to promote and, maybe even to some people, introduce the concept of officership as ‘apostolic’ in function. Let me introduce here, again, my model from the second post in this series which … More Thinking out loud about leadership (4) The officer as ‘apostolic overseer’

Now, having said what I’ve said in the previous two articles in this series, I now move on to something which sits on the nest of these. I propose to you that the concept of clergy should not exist in The Salvation Army. I want to present the problem and an alternative in this post. … More Thinking out loud about leadership (3) Non-clericalised leadership

So, having got the confession and the negative out in the open in where I’ve not been my best as a leader, I want to begin sharing how I see leadership. I will start by stating that I’m saying this in response to how I see things taking shape in the world around us and … More Thinking out loud about leadership (2) Shape and Structure

I want to start back here at Army Renewal in confession mode. I’ve been thinking a lot about leadership. More specificially leadership I’ve given and leadership that is the current ‘flavour’ in the Army at the moment. I’m going to spend a few blogs exploring leadership, because it is key for our movement in these … More Thinking out loud about leadership (1) A confession

The recess was shorter than expected…the time was all I needed really for a perspective on some of the things I have been thinking through. I want to share with you a few things that have been on my heart and mind for some time now and wil begin doing so later. Thanks for your … More Back

Galatians 2:20 (The Message) 19-21What actually took place is this: I tried keeping rules and working my head off to please God, and it didn’t work. So I quit being a “law man” so that I could be God’s man. Christ’s life showed me how, and enabled me to do it. I identified myself completely … More My testimony for these days

I’ve been blogging here for around 6 years. Blogging has been a discipline that has been really useful to me over the years and its certainly not my intention to give up. The topic of this blog is to comment on Salvationism, the Army and to speak into issues which perhaps warrant comment with the … More In Recess!

“GENERAL Shaw Clifton is pleased to announce that the work of The Salvation Army has been officially established in the west African country of Sierra Leone, bringing the total number of countries in which the Army operates to 119. “An enquiry was first made as to the possibility of The Salvation Army establishing a presence … More Salvation Army Opens Work in 119th Country

Again, from Stephen Court’s blog. So good it has to be shared wider. Here is his five recommended and needful advances for this decade. What will you part in it be? 1. Finish the ‘every nation’ part of the great commission by 2020. 82 are left. That’s just over eight each year. If we are … More Five Key advances for the Decade

From Stephen Court at armybarmy blog (at right): New Year is a good time to assess what is important and avail ourselves of the means of grace to enable us to live up to what we have already attained, and in some cases have yet to attain. Here are Five For Fighting: – rations – … More Resolutions