We need a theology of immigration. This post is a stepping stone towards exploring what that could look like. Why is a Theology of Immigration Needed? This is an age of increasing nationalism, hatred, jingoism, wars, and economic strife. We need a reminder of the way of the Gospel. Jesus teaches us to love the …
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William Booth Decides – Politics or Religion
There was a moment in William Booth's life when he was still a young man. This moment defined the rest of his life. If William Booth had chosen differently then the world would have been a very different place. He had to decide between becoming a political activist, or becoming an evangelist. The young Booth …
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By Love Serve – The Mission of the Army
'Mission' is one of those terms that can end up being reduced to something trotted out to justify a new activity or project, or used to either raise or reduce the perceived value of a church depending on whether it is being 'missional' or not. For the Army, this boils down to a simple phrase. …
Why William Booth Was Scared of Brengle
Why was William Booth scared of Brengle? This question reveals a culture of anti-education that existed win the Army for almost a hundred years. Samuel Logan Brengle is one of the most significant figures in Salvation Army theology. His writing inspired, and continues to inspire, Salvationist holiness theology around the world. He was famous as …
Will The Salvation Army Ever Have Gender Equality?
Yes, but only if it makes it happen. It will not happen naturally. If The Salvation Army is going to have gender equality it will need to choose to change things. The Salvation Army has a responsibility to do better with gender equality. Particularly for women in ministry. This is a theological imperative. The Army …
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General Buckingham’s ‘Call to Action’ is a Call to Sanctification
On the 14th of October 2025 General Lyndon Buckingham gave a call to action to the international Salvation Army. The link for it is directly below. I think we need to best understand this call as a call to sanctification. https://www.salvationarmy.org/news/general-lyndon-buckingham-speaks-heart-salvation-army-global-call-action?fbclid=IwT01FWANcr5dleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHsAP_SoJ99MjPOVM-sJb9jvIlTK36LF1BCHcDYXICej0W_h8iyvyNs8-LJYp_aem_xq3emrCI31baXPBu0vgWew The General is calling Salvationists to rediscover their personal excitement, enthusiasm, and commitment to …
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Brass Bands Were Urban Street Music – The Working Class Culture of the Early Salvation Army
The use of brass bands by the early Salvation Army became an iconic part of its identity and public image. It is commonly known that the use of brass bands slowly developed in the Army in response to its need to have sufficient volume of music to be able to draw attention and cut through …
What is The Vocation of salvation army Soldiership?
Being a soldier is more than a form of membership or a way to belong. It is a vocation. It is not the only vocation that God calls people to, nor is it a higher or more important vocation than any other vocation. However, it is a distinct vocation. What is a Vocation? Vocation is …
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Covenant Unto Death
*Disclaimer - this is a personal reflection and presents my own opinions and beliefs, not anyone else's.* The call to follow Jesus is not one that we can put down when the going gets difficult or when life becomes complicated. When Jesus commands us to come and follow him, it is a demand which transforms …
Hell Will Be Empty – A Salvationist Universalism
The eleventh doctrine of The Salvation Army includes a belief that the wicked will receive eternal punishment in hell. Is it possible to hold to this doctrine while also believing that all people will be saved? I think so. I happily and confidently affirm the Army's doctrines. But I also believe that in the end …
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