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Editorial Introduction
by
Captain Stephen Court
Greetings in Jesus' name. I trust the battle
progresses well on your front.
Welcome to JAC issue #51 – a little older, a little wiser. The
anniversary celebrations are over and we're back into the
daily warfare, dealing with real issues of the fight.
Commissioner Brian Morgan bookends this issue. He kicks things
off with notes from a lesson delivered to veteran officers on
"Holiness". The key for the Commissioner is to let the Word of
Christ dwell in you richly.
Another Commissioner, Wesley Harris, picks up the baton and
throw two short pieces as us on "Focus". This follows
helpfully from the topic of holiness and promises to aid your
war-fighting in the days ahead.
Major Richard Munn asserts, "I believe in the sanctity of
life." Both cogent and pungent, Munn verifies and edifies on
this important subject. It may well be that you are facing one
of these challenging issues this week in your community. Be
armed.
We overhear Major Raymond Finger exhorting veteran officers to
"Be Exceptional". This is a leadership presentation that leans
on varied examples as Major Milford McPherson (recently
Promoted to Glory), The Fred Factor, Ghandi, and Raving Fans.
Major Daryl Crowden addresses questions of culture and
Christianity in his thoughtful article, "Extraction or
Incarnation?" This is a hot topic for many salvos these days
and Crowden provides some foundations for your strategic
advance.
Major Gregory Morgan has done extensive research on training
for The Salvation Army and the article "Societal Change and
the Exploration of Emerging Learning Theory for Ministry
Preparation" examines some theological and philosophical
dynamics of training in relation to the nature and mission of
the Church.
Soldier Andrew Evans teaches us to Worship the Lord our God
with our whole Body in "Honour God". A professional in the
field, this article, based on a lecture at The War College,
leans on academic learning, science, and Salvation Army
teaching (Booth, Brengle, and Soldiers Orders and
Regulations). This will be a handy supplement for many around
the world who are kicking off the new Salvation Army JUSTLose
Campaign (see justsalvos.com to sign up).
Captain Andrew Miller challenges us to follow the example of
many Biblical heroes and "Step Out" of our sin and step out in
obedience to God in this preaching lesson to his corps. If you
haven't heard a good preach this month, read this and be
prepared to respond.
Major Harold Hill, author of Leadership In The Salvation Army
(Paternoster 2007), investigates the relationship of "The
Salvation Army and the Priesthood of All Believers." For those
wondering how things fit together in structure and how they
are supposed to fit together, try this article (and then the
book).
Captain Danielle Strickland gives some thought to Women
Leaders and proposes a way forward for the Christian Church.
The Salvation Army could certainly lead the way in this
century as we did two centuries ago.
And, as promised, Commissioner Morgan ends the issue with
notes from an address to veteran officers.
Please feel free to tell all of your friends and comrades
about the great articles in this issue. Pray about them; talk
about them; blog about them. And apply their lessons to your
life and warfare.
Much grace,
The Editorial Staff of Journal of Aggressive Christianity
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