by Lt. Colonel Allen Satterlee | Jul 7, 2022 | Stories
I remember a time when it was rare to find a mission statement posted in a corporate environment, much less in the church. Today we find them everywhere, from Fortune 500 companies to fast-food restaurants, and most definitely, in churches. A stated mission can be a...
by Lt. Colonel Allen Satterlee | Jun 30, 2022 | Stories
“If there is anything of power in The Salvation Army today, it is because God has had all the adoration of my heart, all the power of my will, and all the influence of my life.” -William Booth For the first three centuries of the church’s existence, the fledgling...
by Lt. Colonel Allen Satterlee | Jun 28, 2022 | Stories
How many times have you heard the question, “Why we should witness to others the saving grace of our Lord Jesus in His sacrifice for sin and resurrection from the grave?” Why do we share the love of God with others? The usual answer is because they are lost and...
by Lt. Colonel Allen Satterlee | Jun 23, 2022 | Stories
Nearly a decade ago, Queen Williams walked into the sanctuary of The Salvation Army Bessemer Corps one Sunday morning, and instantly knew she was where the Lord had called her to be. “I was looking for a church – not just a church, but a place where I was welcomed,”...
by Lt. Colonel Allen Satterlee | Jun 22, 2022 | Stories
When you hear the word “eggs,” don’t you immediately think of how you want them cooked? Lets have them scrambled, fried, soft, or hard. Some want the yolk still a little runny while others prefer it a little more firm. Some opt for poached or hard boiled – all good....
by Lt. Colonel Allen Satterlee | Jun 22, 2022 | Stories
I’ve studied North American churches for years, and few churches do well at emphasizing evangelism. Here are some general conclusions I’ve reached about evangelistic churches: 1. The pastor must take the lead in evangelism. In close to thirty years of studies, I...
