The God Who Refreshes And Refines
Some days feel like Elim. The shade is generous. The water is cool. Strength returns. In Exodus 15:27, Elim is described as a place with twelve springs of water and…
God’s Plan, My Path: From Childhood to Officership
Faith often begins in small, ordinary ways before anyone notices. For Lieutenant Colonel Zakithi Mabaso, it started in quiet, everyday moments ... walking alongside her parents, learning to adjust to…
A Fond Farewell to Commissioners Eliasen at THQ
On 17 December 2025, the THQ family came together to bid farewell to Commissioners Torben and Deise Eliasen, celebrating their faithful service in the Southern Africa Territory. Lieutenant Colonel Themba…
The General’s Christmas Message
As a young boy, I suffered from chronic bronchial asthma. Often, asthma attacks would come in the dark of the night. The result: fear of the dark, panic and, as…
When God’s Plan Disrupts Yours
Mary never saw it coming. One moment she was planning a wedding, the next she was preparing for a baby she had not expected. Her hands may have trembled as…
Champions of the Mission Ordained, Commissioned, and Appointed in Southern Africa Territory
Sunday was a day of commitment and celebration for The Salvation Army Southern Africa Territory, beginning with the Ordination and Commissioning Service in the morning and continuing with the Appointment…
Celebrating a Lifetime of Service as Commissioners Eliasen Retire
Saturday afternoon of the Commissioning weekend was dedicated to a special retirement service honouring the Territorial Leaders, Commissioners Torben and Deise Eliasen. The gathering reflected gratitude to God and appreciation…
Territory Gathers to Celebrate Growth, Learning and Service
The Commissioning weekend commenced on Saturday 13 December at the Springs Civic Centre in Johannesburg, as The Salvation Army Southern Africa Territory gathered for the Academic Achievement and Mission Team…
When It Costs You Something
In life and in faith, God often calls us to follow Him not just in quiet moments of peace, but in the difficult seasons where commitment asks something of us.…
Preparing for Ordination: Covenant Day at CFOT
On Thursday 11 December, Cadets of the Champions of the Mission session, Territorial Leaders, CFOT staff, THQ Officers and Divisional Leaders gathered at the College for Officer Training for Covenant…