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Editorial Introduction
by Major Stephen Court
Welcome to the April- May edition of the Journal of Aggressive
Christianity.
We’ve got a wide variety of articles this edition, from
pastoral care through missionary service, from fund-raising
through risk management (yes, and holiness, Bible, Prophecy,
repentance, history, surrender, justice, love, and more).
There is even a bit of controversy here – all intended to
stimulate love and zeal for our Lord and Saviour, Jesus
Christ.
Captain Andrew Bale, a corps officer in UKI, asks, “Have I
Grieved Thee With An Ill Kept Vow?” Bale picks up on General
Clifton’s introductory remarks upon his election, a powerful
prophetic word, and applies it biblically to The Salvation
Army.
Soldier Casey O’Brien is the social justice coordinator in AUE
Territory. She asks, “What Is Social Justice?” and
answers. This will be a handy primer for those
interested in plunging in to this aspect of the salvation war.
Lieutenant Olivia Munn is a corps officer in USE. She
describes ‘Leilani’s Response’ in a short holiness picture to
stir your heart.
Major Harold Hill’s (NZF) Comrades In Arms is a taste of some
historical research on The Salvation Army during the Great
War. It is one of a series being produced by a group of
writers in New Zealand in connection with the centenary of the
First World War. Fascinating stuff.
Commissioner Wesley Harris’s first of two contributions to
JAC90 is Intentional. And you’ve got to be.
His second is called
Involvement. Remember, ‘no soldiers? No Army.’
Cadet Nicola Poore (AUE) writes about God Images and how they
can inform our pastoral care. Ask yourself what your
‘God Images’ are and how they affect your relationship with
Him. And then you can ask the same question about those
you meet and serve.
Major Danielle Strickland (Canada and Bermuda) thinks about
Catching Monkeys: On how to let go. And she suggests
that we all let go.
Major Robert Evans (AUS) stirs it up a little with The Risk
Management And Mission Conflict and a proposed solution.
Everyone who has experienced the tension on this front will
want to consider Evans’s take.
Captain Scott Strissel (USC) does it For The Love Of God.
And He’s relentless about it all. Thank God.
Commissioner Frederick Booth-Tucker (heaven) gave a lecture in
India more than a century ago called An Ideal Missionary
Policy. It stood the test of time. For those with
a vision that encompasses other nations, here’s a plan.
General William Booth left us with a couple of recordings, one
of which is called A Rope Wanted. Gordon Moyles
transcribed it and we’re presenting what appears (see google)
to be the world salvosphere premiere of the written version.
Oh, it’s the ‘fund-raising’ component of JAC90.
So, read up. Share liberally. Apply religiously.
Repeat (with the previous 89 issues). And Godspeed.
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