The Voice of The Salvation Army

Interview with General-Elect Commissioner Linda Bond

Spiritual leadership and the strengths of the Army

February 7, 2011 Interview by Lt-Colonel Laurie Robertson 16 Comments


General-Elect Commissioner Linda Bond with General Shaw Clifton at International Headquarters

Following her election as the 19th General of The Salvation Army, General-Elect Linda Bond spoke with Lt-Colonel Laurie Robertson, Communications Secretary, Editor-in-Chief and Literary Secretary, International Headquarters. Please tell us about yourself and your background. Recently I contributed to a book in the Australia Eastern Territory, and this is how I described my background. I … [Read more...]

Video of General-Elect Commissioner Linda Bond

Commissioner Linda Bond speaks to Salvationists following the 17th High Council that elected her to be the 19th General of The Salvation Army

February 2, 2011 1 Comment


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High Council 2011 Concludes

The final day of the 17th High Council began in prayer with all council members seeking the will of God. It concluded with the election of Commissioner Linda Bond as the 19th General of The Salvation Army

February 2, 2011 by Lieut-Colonel Laurie Robertson Leave a Comment


The final day of the 17th High Council began in prayer with all council members seeking the will of God. It concluded with the election of Commissioner Linda Bond as the 19th General of The Salvation Army – the announcement being live-streamed worldwide via the Internet. Calm assurance permeated the High Council chamber from commencement to conclusion on this 11th day that included quiet … [Read more...]

Commissioner Linda Bond is General-Elect

New world leader announced for The Salvation Army

January 31, 2011 77 Comments


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The Salvation Army has today announced its new world leader and the 19th General will be Canadian-born Commissioner Linda Bond. Commissioner Bond becomes the third woman and the fourth Canadian to hold the post of General of The Salvation Army since the international church and charity organization was founded 146 years ago. The Commissioner, who currently heads up the church and registered … [Read more...]

General-Elect to be Announced

The official announcement of the General-elect will be made on January 31, 2011

January 31, 2011 by Lieut-Colonel Laurie Robertson 1 Comment


A live webcast of the announcement will be available at around 15:30 GMT. This will be available on the High Council website at http://bit.ly/GenEl or via http://bit.ly/f3Lb5y and will be followed by a short speech from the commissioner  who will become The Salvation Army's nineteenth General on 2 April this year. For those unable to watch live, a recording of the announcement - to include … [Read more...]

Tenth Report From High Council

Many Sacred Moments on Day Prior to Voting Commencing

January 30, 2011 by Lieut-Colonel Laurie Robertson 1 Comment


There were many sacred moments at the 2011 High Council on Sunday 30 January – from the joyous African style dancing, enthusiastic singing and fervent praying in many languages during worship, to the candidates’ humility when addressing the council. However, the sight of Salvation Army leaders from around the world kneeling in earnest prayer at the three mercy seats, an Army drum and their … [Read more...]

Ninth Report From the High Council

Mutual Grace and Encouragement

January 30, 2011 by Lieut-Colonel Laurie Robertson 1 Comment


A hallmark of the 2011 High Council has been the mutual grace and encouragement reciprocally shared among the members. In the tradition of previous high councils the election for the nineteenth General of The Salvation Army is being conducted graciously, prayerfully and carefully. There has been no sense of rivalry, instead each candidate (and where applicable their spouse) has transparently … [Read more...]

Eight Report From the High Council

Ever-present spirituality deepens

January 29, 2011 by Lieut-Colonel Laurie Robertson 1 Comment


Throughout the 2011 High Council there has been an ever-present spirituality. From the first morning more than a week ago the intentional reliance of the council members on the power of the Holy Spirit has been obvious. Today, during the opening question answering sessions, this connection with God appeared to deepen. There was a definite sense of holy responsibility throughout the … [Read more...]

Profiles of the Candidates for General

Profiles of the candidates for General of The Salvation Army in alphabetical order (by surname)

January 28, 2011 6 Comments


Commissioner Linda Bond

Please be in prayer for each candidate and for all members of the High Council as they continue to seek God's guidance. Commissioner Linda Bond Territorial Commander and Territorial President of Women’s Ministries, Australia Eastern Territory Date of Birth: 22 June 1946 Nationality: Canadian Home Corps: St James, Winnipeg, Canada and Bermuda Territory Commissioned: 21 June … [Read more...]

Seventh Report from the High Council

Candidates for General working on written answers to questions

January 27, 2011 by Lieut-Colonel Laurie Robertson Leave a Comment


No sessions of the 2011 High Council were conducted on Thursday, 27 January. This day was set aside for the candidates and, where applicable, their spouses to compile written answers to the list of questions presented to them by the High Council. The council members are deeply grateful for the many expressions of prayerful support from all around the world through letters, email and social … [Read more...]