Salvation Army International Doctrine Council Meeting

Members of The Salvation Army’s International Doctrine Council met at Lake Junaluska, USA

FOLLOWING the fourth session of bilateral dialogue with representatives of the World Methodist Council, members of The Salvation Army’s International Doctrine Council met at Lake Junaluska, USA, from 23 to 26 March 2011.

Major Elsa Oalang (Philippines Territory) and Captain Milon Dias (Bangladesh Command) were welcomed to their first meeting as members of the International Doctrine Council. The group comprises members from each of the five Salvation Army zones, which ensures that the perspective of different cultures and Salvation Army traditions is represented in discussion.

During the meeting work on a number of writing projects was reviewed and discussed as the group seeks to explore ways in which Salvation Army doctrine can be effectively communicated and taught.

 

Lieut.-Colonel Karen Shakespeare
Secretary to the International Doctrine Council

 

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