A couple of days ago, Commissioner Joe Noland sent me his DVD ‘Altars in the Street’ which outlines his plea for Christian people to step in to the lives of children in their communities, especially considering that many children are ‘at risk.’ The DVD carries the true story of a boy, Joey and a girl … More Be a hero to a child

I’ve been thinking deeply about mission and ministry over the last couple of days, a sort of personal assessment if you like. I remember in Bible College, my practical theology lecturer, Rev Dr Rory McKenzie used to say (maybe quoting someone) ‘the unreflective life is not worth living.’ It struck me as true at that … More Selah

So, apologies for the lack of blogging over the last month. I’ve been away for two weeks on furlough as well as away attending my mother-in-laws graduation from University before that too. Also had a family wedding! Been a hectic month! Holiday was very busy…drove around 3600 miles, visited 6 countries, several towns/cities, slept in … More Summer Furlough/Mission Trip 2009!

“Great crowds of working people came to hear me preach; a large number were convinced of sin by the Holy Spirit, and many of them responded to my invitations to come to Christ for salvation. Encouraged by what I saw in Whitechapel, and finding other parts of the Metropolis equally necessitous, I visited some of … More Booth on Discipleship

Borrowed from Captain David Collinson on Founders Day, today, 2nd July. Salvationists in Nottingham, William Booth’s birthplace, honoured the Founder’s memory by a demonstration in the public parks. The plural, Founders’ Day, was adopted to recognize the part played not only by William and Catherine Booth but by all the Christian Mission pioneers. From 1924 … More Happy Founders Day

5. Organic Systems This is about appropriate structures for metabolic growth. Phenomenal Jesus movements grow precisely because they do not have centralized institutions to block growth through control. Here we will find that remarkable Jesus movements have (1) the feel of a movement, (2) structure as a network, and (3) spread like viruses. Now, this … More Unleashing the Apostolic Genius in The Salvation Army – Part 5

I’ve no problem with the Sovereignty of God and his choice to take Jo home. It leaves many with sadness, but I know her experience is now a fulness she was yearning for her whole life. No problem with that. My questions is around the bare fact that there are precious few voices left to … More The Questions

A huge Armyrenewal salute to Major Jo Norton who was promoted to Glory this afternoon after a short illness. Jo’s ministry was a mighty Kingdom ministry, she was a true woman of God and a mighty prayer warrior and leader. There are precious few like her. Jo Norton has had a profound impact on my … More Major Jo Norton

4. Apostolic Environment William Booth was, without a doubt, a man with an apostolic ministry. His visionary leadership, along with that of his closest encouragers, launched a spectacular expansion of the Christian faith around the world. Its a legacy that continues today as our current General, Shaw Clifton, launches us into more and more nations.Essentially, … More Unleashing the Apostolic Genius in The Salvation Army – Part 4

Apparently, here in the UKT we have a new set of values….or maybe its just that we’re trying to articulate the ones we’ve had for a while. Anyway….Xander Coleman is blogging on them over at his blog. You’ll want to check it out.