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The General Leads Africa Zonal Conference

General Linda Bond visits Mozambique where she shares her vision for The Salvation Army’s future

October 7, 2011 Leave a Comment


The General is welcomed on arrival at Inhambane Airport

Salvation Army leaders from all of Africa assembled in Maputo, the capital city of Mozambique, for the Africa Zonal Conference to capture General Linda Bond's vision for the future of the Salvation Army as well as to share with her the African perspective. Preceding the conference the General inaugurated Maxixe Corps hall, which is situated in a complex that will house the South Divisional … [Read more...]

General Clifton Leaves International Headquarters

General Shaw Clifton enters retirement Friday, April 1

April 4, 2011 Leave a Comment


Staff-greet-General-Clifton

General Shaw Clifton received a fond farewell from the staff of International Headquarters, London, as he left the building on Friday, April 1 for the final time before retirement. He thanked the officers and employees who gathered to see him go, assuring them that he and Commissioner Helen Clifton (World President of Women's Ministries) would continue to pray for them and for General-Elect … [Read more...]

Choices

General Shaw Clifton’s 23rd Pastoral Letter

February 17, 2011 by General Shaw Clifton Leave a Comment


Dear Fellow Salvationists, This is my penultimate Pastoral Letter and it is sent to you together with my esteem in Christ and my constant prayers for you. Commissioner Helen Clifton joins me in thanking you for your many and faithful prayers for us. We are richer in grace because of your prayers. The theme of my Letter is 'Choices'. As I compile this message to you the 2011 High Council … [Read more...]

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


highcouncil on livestream.com. Broadcast Live Free … [Read more...]

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...]